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Interview with Sensei Hayward Nishioka
Sensei Nishioka will be talking about his own development as a judoka.
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink January 23, 2022 Sensei Robert Brink - 50th State Yudanshakai United States Judo Federation Webinar Series Interview with Sensei Robert Brink Former: USJF President, Board of Examiners - Chair, Hall of Fame...
Covid-19 Update
Check out our new Updated Covid-19 Information Page under News & Events.
Donald E. Lowe
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Presidents New Year Greeting
The U.S. Judo Federation is in its 70th year, and we celebrate the resilience of the USJF community across local, regional and national boundaries. I am excited to be able to lead us in celebration of the strengths we have demonstrated as we enter the year 2022.
USJF COVID-19 Event Planning Guidelines
The USJF Medical Committee has reviewed the guidelines released by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee regarding event planning
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp | Central Coast | Alaine Abad (510) 468-3417 |
| Aug 09, 2026 | Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval | Shufu | ✉ Diane Jackson |
| Aug 15, 2026 | PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic | Konan | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
