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Donald Eric Spears

May 25, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award Class

© 2024, Eric Spears, all rights reserved Judo Biography Eric is a sixth degree USJF black belt (Rokudan). He is currently certified as a self Defense Trainer and Master Level Instructor by USJF as well as a Continental Coach with USA Judo and...

James Murray

May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award Class

James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast commitment to community service and youth...

Roy Englert

May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Hall of Fame Class

Roy Englert © 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Roy Englert Judo Biography Roy Englert was born in December 1958 in Alexandria, VA. He received a degree in Mathematics from Princeton at age 19 and followed with a Juris Doctor Degree from...

Frances M Glaze

May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Hall of Fame

Frances Glaze © 2024, Frances Glaze, all rights reserved Judo Biography Frances Glaze’s journey in the world of Judo is a testament to resilience, dedication, and unwavering passion for the sport. Her odyssey began amidst the halls of the YMCA...

Tad Nalls

May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Hall of Fame

Michael Tad Nalls © 2024, Roy Nanjo, all rights reserved Judo Biography USJF Rokudan, IJF- B level referee, International Coach, Sensei at Georgetown/Washington Judo Club (WJC) at Georgetown University Past competitor in Collegiate and Masters...

Frank Morales

May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award

© 2024, USJF, all rights reserved Frank N. Morales Jr. Judo Biography Sometimes in life it is easy to overlook the influence and consistency of some people, maybe it is because of their ubiquity or their quiet, humble and behind the...

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Sanctioned Events

Date	Event	Yudanshakai	Contact
May 24, 2025	2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic Spokane, WA	Northwest	✉ Leigh Yamada
Jun 01, 2025	Puna Hongwanji Judo Club Referee Clinic Keaau, HI	50th State	David Nishioka
Jul 21, 2025	2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI	50th State	✉ Rena Asano