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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

Obituary for Dr. Sachio Ashida

Ashida, Sachio Ph.D. Brockport, NY Dr. Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009.  Predeceased by his parents Giichiro and Yoshie Ashida, brothers Tadao and Masao, and his beloved wife...

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Grassroots Judo™ Webpage Up

The new Grassroots Judo™ webpage is up. General information and the point rosters for 2008 are available for downloading. Please add this URL to your bookmarks: ...

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Sanctioned Events

2009 USJF Nationals Special Awards

Congratulations to all the recipients of the special awards at this years USJF Nationals.  It was difficult to select the award winners as the judo was very good and continues to improve.   Congratulations as all your work and training has made you...

Jeremy Glick Award to Mr. John Anderson

At the 2009 USJF Nationals at City College of San Francisco, Mr. John Anderson was awarded the 2009 Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane crash on 9/11. Many people were in awe...

Obituary for Dr. Sachio Ashida

Ashida, Sachio Ph.D. Brockport, NY Dr. Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009.  Predeceased by his parents Giichiro and Yoshie Ashida, brothers Tadao and Masao, and his beloved wife Ellie.  He is survived by his daughters Margaret Ashida and Janet...

Grassroots Judo™ Webpage Up

The new Grassroots Judo™ webpage is up. General information and the point rosters for 2008 are available for downloading. Please add this URL to your bookmarks:  http://www.usja-judo.org/GrassRoots/ Thank you very much for your continued support of the USJF...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD
Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
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