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Dan Israel passes IJF-A Referee Exam

Feb 28, 2014 |

On behalf of the USJF  Referee Development and Certification Committee, I would like to announce that Dan Israel, long time USJF member and supporter, has passed the IJF-A (International) referee exam in Oberwart, Austria. Congratulations to Dan...

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An Inspirational Clinic with Kevin Asano

Feb 4, 2014 |

“You don't have win a gold medal, to know what it feels like to be a gold medal winner in your heart” is the message Kevin Asano brought to City College of San Francisco. On Saturday, January 25th 2014, CENCO and HOKKA yudanshakai...

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The 2014 Kagami Biraki

Jan 31, 2014 |

On January 18, 2014, three Central Coast clubs (Soko Joshi, Palo Alto, and San Jose Buddhist Judo Clubs) celebrated Kagami Biraki in Palo Alto, California. The late Sensei Keiko Fukuda, 10th dan, started Kagami Biraki as a New Year celebration 43...

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In memory of William H. Wetzel

Jan 31, 2014 |

William H. Wetzel, 67, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. Bill was born December 12, 1946 at 12:14 PM at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI to Harry Fredrick Wetzel &...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 15, 20252025 Nanka Nage no Kata Clinic
Lake Elsinore, CA		NankaMary Wakabayashi
Nov 15, 2025Paul Owen Memorial Tournament
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782
Nov 29, 2025Big Island Nage no Kata Examination
Hilo, HI		50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 330-9909
Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA		Nanka
Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Shintaro Taniguchi
(808) 931-0738