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Albert Aoki

Jan 6, 2016 | Class of 2018, Hall of Fame Class

Albert Aoki Class of 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...

Thank you letter

Dec 22, 2015 | Testimonials

Lisa Capriotti and Robert Gouthro have written to the Elizabeth Lee Scholarship Committee expressing their thanks for its support for their Kata training.

Gus Costa Piperakis – 5th Dan, October 31, 1932 – April 10, 2015

Nov 29, 2015 | Obituary

Sensei Gus Costa Piperakis, Godan, of Sacramento Judo Club passed peacefully on April 10, 2015 after a long illness. He was a life-long member of the US Judo community. He has been a member and contributing instructor of Sacramento Judo Club, a...

Alan Shiosaki Obituary

Nov 16, 2015 | Obituary

Alan Shiosaki, the middle brother to Ed and Milton Shiosaki, passed away on Nov 8, 2015 after a long illness. Alan was once a member of the old time "Gardena Valley YMCA Judo Club" in Gardena during his teen years, Alan was a great judo player and...

Obituary of Jack Kiyoto Tono

Nov 15, 2015 | Obituary

Jack Kiyoto Tono, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home in Thornton, CO. on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the age of 94. Born and raised in California, he and his family were forced to relocate from the San Jose area and interned at the...

The B.C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant

Nov 9, 2015 | Scholarship & Grants

NEXT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 The B.C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant has been established by a generous donation to USJF to support travel for competition or training for up-and-coming USJF athletes. There is also a separate application...

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Sanctioned Events

Date	Event	Yudanshakai	Contact
Jul 11, 2026	JBBAH Nage no Kata Exam	Hawaii	✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881
Jul 13, 2026	Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026	San Joaquin	✉ Krista Steele
Jul 17, 2026	Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp	Central Coast	Alaine Abad (510) 468-3417
Aug 09, 2026	Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval	Shufu	✉ Diane Jackson
Aug 15, 2026	PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar	Pacific Southwest	✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812
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