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About the five star San Jose Buddhist Judo Club

Mar 3, 2020 | News

San Jose Buddhist Judo Club web site The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club was established in 1947. The club has two locations in San Jose, CA. The club is a member of Central Coast Judo Association. Currently approximately 185 members with 22...

Johnny Osako

Feb 21, 2020 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class

Johnny Osako Inducted 1993 In 2002 the fiftieth anniversary was celebrated with a book of USJF history. In it were a number of biographies. including this: MR. JOHN OSAKO Konan Yudanshakai At the scene of the first Pan American Judo Tournament at...

Athlete Scholar of the Year applications

Feb 13, 2020 | Scholarship & Grants

Attention All Athlete Scholars The applications are due to the National Office no later than March 29, 2020. If you have Spring Break in March, we need to see your excellence on paper prior to your Break! USJF has a great success story by Chanin...

Tyler Speir on Sanix

Jan 28, 2020 | Testimonials

Dear USJF and Mrs. Julie Koyama, Thank you for sponsoring my judo trip to Japan. The trip was very fun, and I enjoyed it a lot. The judo in Japan is almost all technique and very little strength. They did foot sweeps very fluidly and their uchi...

John Baylock on Sanix

Jan 19, 2020 | Testimonials

The Sanix/Taisei competition and training was an experience that I will truly never forget. I met so many great people, learned so many great things, and most importantly I gained new life skills for my future. This experience gave me insight into...

Rachel Cook on Sanix

Jan 18, 2020 | Testimonials

To USJF and Mrs Julie Koyama Thank you so much for supporting my judo training and travel. I would like to especially thank you for not just one, but two Sanix opportunities. I love the Sanix trip. The judo I experienced on the trip was unlike...

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Jul 13, 2026	Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026	San Joaquin	✉ Krista Steele
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Aug 09, 2026	Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval	Shufu	✉ Diane Jackson
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Aug 22, 2026	JBBAH Kata Exam	Hawaii	✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881
Aug 23, 2026	Konan Promotional Clinic	Konan
Aug 29, 2026	2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic	50th State	✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909
Oct 24, 2026	17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament	Chicago	✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782