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National Kata Conference

Jul 3, 2018 |

Gary Hashiro writes: This year’s USJF National Kata Conference will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 2, 3, and 4. The early bird discount deadline for the hotel and the conference have been extended to July 7. Come and attend the Kata...

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Reminder — Traditions of the Kodokan

Jul 2, 2018 |

Here follows information from the brochure Traditions of the Kodokan Clinic On Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids MI, host hotel for the 2018 USJF/USJA Junior Nationals, there will be a unique judo opportunity. Lecture and...

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Albert Aoki

Jun 30, 2018 | ,

Albert Aoki Inducted 2018 Albert Masaji Aoki was born on January 28, 1933, and died on April 21, 2021 (see his obituary here). The Aoki Family judo tradition originated in Kumamoto, Japan. Aoki states in the second edition of his autobiography,...

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Passing of Sensei Virgil Goodwine

May 1, 2018 |

Tom Sheehan writes: As many of you know, Virgil Goodwine recently passed away.  Virgil obtained the rank of Rokudan.  He was student under George Funakoshi Ohio State University.  When George retired Virgil took over as head instructor at OSU.  He...

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2018 Study Abroad Japan Camp

Apr 20, 2018 |

Open to male and female USJF Judoka with demonstrated competitive experience Participant requirements: Must have been a USJF member for at least 3 years Club must be a USJF-registered club Recommendation from their sesnsei describing good character...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR		Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV		Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA		Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 08, 2026Taishi Judo Club 15th Anniversay Invitational Tour
Westminster, CA		Nanka✉ Scott Vang
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 14, 202688th Anniversary Boise Valley/Owyhee County Judo T
Homedale, ID		Intermountain✉ Ryan Nash
(208) 412-2065
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR		Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID		Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026Budokan Summer Camp 2026
Seattle, WA		Northwest✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026
Clovis, CA		San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele