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2018 USJF Kata Conference Report

Aug 21, 2018 | Kata

The USJF Kata Chairman, Eiko Saito Shepherd, 8th Dan, writes: The 2018 USJF Kata Conference was held in Honolulu, Hawaii. The clinic was held August 2, 3, & 4th at Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom. This conference was sponsored by the Judo Black...

Lamont Darrell Saunders

Aug 19, 2018 | Obituary

Hello Everyone, This past Monday, Mrs. Renee Saunders’ husband, Mr. Lamont Darrell Saunders, passed away. Here is link to the obituary for Mr. Saunders: https://lienkaemper-thomason.com/obituaries/lamont-darrell-saunders/ I thought that now the...

George Funakoshi – 1935 – 2018

Jul 31, 2018 | Obituary

Jim Marshman writes: George Hiromi Funakoshi, age 83, previously of Upper Arlington, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. George was born in Kailua, Hawaii and grew up in Japan, son of the late Shomasa and Kimi Funakoshi. Also preceded in death by...

Summary of The 2018 USJF/JA Summer Junior National Tournament

Jul 24, 2018 | Tournament Results

The 2018 USJF/JA Summer Junior National Tournament is over and the results are in. The Konan Judo Association hosted the event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The results of the tournament have been posted. The Jack Hatton and Harun Bogdanic Judo...

Woman head coach for Brazil’s Judo Team

Jul 24, 2018 | Articles

Neil Simon has passed on a link to an article on coaching, Yuko Fujii, the judo coach overthrowing gender stereotypes which should be of interest to all coaches. Photo from BBC article

The 2018 Jeremy Glick Award

Jul 15, 2018 | Articles

The 2018 Jeremy Glick Award recipient was announced on July 7, at the opening ceremonies of the summer nationals in Grand Rapid, MI. This year’s recipient is Mr Jim Murray of the Konan Yudanshakai. Mr Murray is the founder of Godai Judo and through...

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Sanctioned Events

Date	Event	Yudanshakai	Contact
Feb 14, 2026	JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI	Hawaii	✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 2026	2026 IJF Rules Clinic Springfield, VA	Shufu	✉ Sharon Landstreet (571) 216-8989
Feb 21, 2026	2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI	Konan	✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026	Konan Promotional Northville, MI	Konan	✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 2026	75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR	Intermountain	✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026	Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE	Chicago	✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 2026	2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV	Intermountain	✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 2026	2026 Virginia Open Championships Sterling, VA	Shufu	✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8992
Mar 20, 2026	70th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR	Northwest	✉ Rod Conduragis
May 16, 2026	PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA	Pacific Southwest	✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026	Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA	Northwest	✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026	Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA	San Joaquin	✉ Krista Steele