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Reports on two Kata Clinics

Dec 14, 2020 | Kata

The Pacific Southwest Yudanshakai has reported on the USJF Kata Clinic in San Diego. Here is the report. The Chuka Yudanshakai has sent a report on their USJF Kata Clinic in Fresno. Here is the report. Two photos from Chuka

New Officers

Dec 8, 2020 | Administration News

Elections for our officers for the term 2020-2022 were held on 6 December and the results are: President: Mr. Mitchell Palacio / Central Coast 1st Vice-President: Mr. Edward Hanashiro / 50th State 2nd Vice-President: Mr. Boris Munoz / Hudson...

USJF Lifetime Achievement Award to Ken Tamai

Dec 8, 2020 | Class of 2021, Lifetime Achievement Award Class

What makes a great judoka is not only what he did in his lifetime but the direct influence he made that continues to grow and develop judo for many decades after. He lived judo in every sense of what makes an outstanding judoka – Jita Kyoei, mutual...

Ken Tamai

Dec 8, 2020 | Class of 2021, Lifetime Achievement Award Class

Ken Tamai Inaugural class of 2020 What makes a great judoka is not only what he did in his lifetime but the direct influence he made that continues to grow and develop judo for many decades after. He lived judo in every sense of what makes an...

Rank Requirements update

Nov 29, 2020 | Administration News

The USJF Ad-Hoc Committee is announcing the new version of the USJF Sr. & Jr Rank Requirements Recommendations. It is now on the website to download.

New Background Screening Information Memo

Nov 18, 2020 | Administration News

Years ago, USJF adopted the US Center for SafeSport’s programs and standards for education and training to protect athletes and participants from abuse. SafeSport has begun to require more rigorous background screens. Thus, our background screening...

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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