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Death of Nobuo Hayashi, 5 December 2018

Dec 7, 2018 |

Nobuo Hayashi founder of Shinnanbu Yudanshakai and President for over 45 years. Born 4/11/1933 in Japan moved to US in early 1960s. Retired professor from Tulane University. He is survived by wife Janice and three children: Mark, Amy and Keiku…and...

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Honoring Joon Chi and Frank Morales

Nov 14, 2018 |

At a luncheon on 10 November 2018 in Seattle, Washington, Joon Chi and Frank Morales, both IJF A Referees, were recognized for their years of dedication to Judo by the referee commisssion. Many were there to celebrate Mr Chi and Mr Morales. Frank...

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2018 USJF Kata Conference Report

Aug 21, 2018 |

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...

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Lamont Darrell Saunders

Aug 19, 2018 |

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...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jul 11, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele
Jul 17, 2026Keiko Fukuda Joshi CampCentral CoastAlaine Abad
(510) 468-3417
Aug 09, 2026Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge EvalShufu✉ Diane Jackson
Aug 15, 2026PSJA Katame no Kata SeminarPacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Aug 22, 2026JBBAH Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional ClinicKonan
Aug 29, 20262026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 333-9909
Oct 24, 202617th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo TournamentChicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782