Latest News
Presidents Address: Regarding the Recent Withdrawal by USA Judo from the American Judo Alliance Development and Cooperation Agreement (AJADCA)
USA Judo recently announced that it was terminating their participation in the above referenced agreement. USJF leadership are disappointed by this turn of events and the refusal of USA Judo to come to the table to discuss how the agreement could have been improved for the benefit of all organizations and the American judo community. In this announcement, we would like to make clear what has happened until this point and our vision for moving forward.
Hall of Fame Gallery
The U.S. Judo Hall of Fame was established by action of the Board of Directors of USJF in 1989 to acknowledge outstanding judoka who have made major significant contributions to the sport of judo and/or achieved the highest level of success.
Athlete Scholar of the Year
[pdf-embedder url="https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/invitiation-2023-ASOY-20230219.pdf" title="invitiation 2023 ASOY"] Here is a link to the form to apply.
Memorial Service for Haruo Makimoto
It has been almost 3 years since Haruo had passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 12, 2020. See Makimoto Sensei’s obituary here. As you know, we had to postpone his memorial service in 2020 due to Covid 19. A Memorial Service for Haruo...
New USJF Jr. Rank Requirements
Junior Rank RequirementsStructure and Content of the Junior Rank Promotion Requirements The Presidential Ad Hoc Committee truly appreciates all of the hard work, efforts, and products of those that have served in this capacity before us. It is...
2022 USJF Fall Meeting and Legacy of Tradition Gallery
The 2022 USJF Fall Meeting and Legacy of Tradition Gallery is a gathering that epitomizes the rich tapestry of tradition within the United States Judo Federation (USJF).
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909 |
| Oct 04, 2026 | JMAC Kata Classic | Konan | ✉ Peter Stanek |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Clinic | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Invitational | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
