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Eldred Wins Gold – Makes USA World Judo Championship Team
Eldred Wins Gold & Makes USA’s World Judo Championship Team Hot off his bronze medal finish at the Pan American Championships, Michael Eldred of Fruitland and the Western Idaho Judo Institute, continued his pursuit of a judo berth at the London...
Eldred Wins Bronze Medal At Senior Pan American Championships
Eldred Wins Bronze Medal At Senior Pan American Championships London 2012 Olympic Hopeful, Michael Eldred, of Fruitland, Idaho and the Western Idaho Judo Institute competed at the 2009 Senior Pan American Judo Championships on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Centro...
Raymond Saito earns A Referee License
I have been informed that Raymond Saito, loyal Life Member of the USJF and 50th State yudanshakai passed the IJF "A" Referee exam in Mauritius, Africa. The Referee Development and Certification Committee would like to congratulate Raymond on this well...
RDCC Member, Calvin Terada, earns A Referee License!
Calvin Terada, a Member of the USJF Referee Committee has passed the IJF "A" Referee Test in Havana Cuba. He has been a loyal and respected Member of the USJF and the Referee Certification Committee. We Congratulate Calvin on his fantastic...
New Medical Committee Webpage includes 1st Aid Guidelines for The Dojo
First Aid Guidelines For Dojos, Released April 20, 2009, available as a pdf file The following first aid and medical guidelines are intended to set a minimum standard of readiness for Dojos. It is recommended that the First Aid materials listed should be readily...
Joon Chi inducted to the PanAmerican Judo Union Hall of Fame – Updated!
Joon Chi inducted to the PanAmerican Judo Union Hall of Fame Joon K. Chi was honored last week by induction into the PJU (PanAmerican Judo Union) Judo Hall of Fame. The PJU consists of 42 countries throughout North America, Central America, South America and the...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - South Bay Judo | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Ju no Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Allan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2026 PSJA Fall Novice Tournament | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshakai Promotional Testing | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - Valley Judo Insti | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | 2026 Shufu North Junior/Senior Promotional Event | Shufu | ✉ Miki Takemori |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Warriors Quest 50th SJA Judo Tournament hosted by | 50th State | ✉ |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Central Coast | |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's Clini | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKA | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
