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Joon Chi

Jun 28, 2021 | ,

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved KwiJoon (Joon) K. Chi inducted 2021 In high school he began training in judo as part of his mandatory physical education class. He didn’t really like judo so much back then. His GPA was lower due to judo so he...

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Athlete Scholar of the Year

Jun 10, 2021 |

The closing date for this year's award is 30 June 2021. Please download this year's application form and submit it by that date. All instructions for application are included in the file.The winners will be announced at the 2021 Grassroots...

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USJF SafeSport

Jun 6, 2021 |

Dear All, SafeSport training & certification through the U.S. Center for SafeSport (USCSS) is now available. A number of us have been able to successfully take and complete the training ourselves. Here are two pdf's which detail the use of the...

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Memorial for Albert M. Aoki Sensei

May 29, 2021 |

There will be a private/virtual memorial service for Albert M. Aoki Sensei on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 1700 hawaiian time. If you wish to attend virtually, please register to attend by sending an email. Koden for the Aoki Family may be made payable...

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USJF Virtual Coach Conference

May 23, 2021 |

Scheduled for Sunday, June 6th at 10:00 AM Hawaii // 1:00 PM Pacific // 2:00 PM Mountain // 3:00 PM Central // 4:00 pm Eastern Click the link to join Meeting ID: 843 7405 9058 Passcode: USJF The United States Judo Federation and the USJF Coach...

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Albert M. Aoki

May 13, 2021 |

Albert M. Aoki, 89 years old, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on April 21, 2021. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, to Tamotsu and Mitsuko Aoki. A Korean War veteran, Albert graduated from Iowa State University. Upon his return, he worked alongside his father...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Oct 31, 2026Shufu Yudanshakai Promotional TestingShufu✉ Kevin Tamai
Nov 01, 20262026 California Judo Inc. State ChampionshipsCentral Coast✉ Mitchell Palacio
Nov 01, 20262026 Nanka Novice TournamentNanka✉ 
Nov 07, 2026Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - Valley Judo InstiNanka✉ James Uno
(323) 793-2151
Nov 08, 20262026 Shufu North Junior/Senior Promotional EventShufu✉ Miki Takemori
Nov 08, 2026Warriors Quest 50th SJA Judo Tournament hosted by 50th State✉ 
Nov 08, 2026JBBAH Nage and Katame no Kata ClinicHawaii✉ Karla Kurokawa
(808) 296-7776
Nov 14, 2026Winter Ju No Kata Clinic50th State✉ Mark Langberg
Nov 14, 2026JBBAH Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Nov 14, 2026PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Nov 14, 2026Goshin Jutsu ClinicCentral Coast
Jan 09, 20272027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's CliniDaiheigen✉ Michael Eldred
Jan 09, 20272027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKANanka✉ 
Jan 16, 2027Seiwakan PNW Kata ClinicHokusei✉ Bennet Frech
Feb 21, 2027Konan PromotionalKonanPeter Stanek
(989) 330-0072
Feb 26, 20275th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei ShepherdChicago✉ John Bailey