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About the American Judo Development Model

Jul 19, 2020 |

The American Judo Alliance, consisting of the United States Judo Federation, the United States Judo Association, and USA Judo is proud to present the launch of the American Judo Development Model (AJDM); a pathway to human and Judo excellence that...

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Letter from Koka Kids

Jun 12, 2020 |

Hi to the members of the USJF Hello from Great Britain! I'm Nik Fairbrother (World judo champion and Olympic silver medalist). I'm also the creator of Koka Kids, a program that helps junior judoka learn more about judo and supplies coaches with...

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Sam S. Imoto, Sensei

May 9, 2020 |

It is with great regret to inform you of the passing of our head instructor Sam S. Imoto Sensei, who established the Visalia Judo Club in 1965. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Sam S. Imoto Sensei on April 29, 2020 after a...

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Regarding Sensei Kinya Sakamoto

Apr 23, 2020 |

On April 10, 2020, Kinya Sakamoto, Sensei, 8th dan, passed away at the age of 96. Sensei retired as a successful landscaper. He is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Sensei Sakamoto started judo at the age of 13 at...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 29, 2025Big Island Nage no Kata Examination
Hilo, HI		50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 330-9909
Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA		Nanka
Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Shintaro Taniguchi
(808) 931-0738