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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3rd Boise Valley Fall Newaza Annual | Intermountain | Phillip Stoaks |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Midwest Judo Kata Championship Clinic 2026 | Chicago | ✉ Eiko Shepherd (618) 781-5157 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Clinic | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Midwest Judo Kata Championship 2026 | Chicago | ✉ Doug Tono |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Invitational | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Cascade Judo Acadamey Grand Opening with Nick Delp | Hokusei | ✉ Mark Glaser (360) 410-3697 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - South Bay Judo | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Northwest | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Ju no Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Allan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2026 PSJA Fall Novice Tournament | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshakai Promotional Testing | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - Valley Judo Insti | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
