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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall into six core areas....

USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and strengthen leadership...

In memory of Neil Simon

Neil Simon Past President, United States Judo Federation & Konan Yudanshakai Neil Simon, past president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and Konan Yudanshakai, passed away on Friday, January 23, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and deep...

Passing of Mr. Frank Fullerton

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Frank Fullerton, President Emeritus of USA Judo and Sports Director of the Pan American Judo Union, passed away yesterday evening in...

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Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa

It is with the deepest saddness that I forward the appended message. I just received an email from Sensei Ishikawa's daughter Atsuko that he passed away in Yokohama, Japan at the age of 91. Sensei...

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Sanctioned Events

2008 Junior National Award Winners

USJF Junior Nationals - Chicago, IL USJF has provided an exceptional national event for 45 years and this year was no exception. Host Chicago Judo Black Belt Association had over 300 volunteers providing a fun, well organized and safe event under the leadership of...

Results 2008 USJF Junior Nationals

Congratulations to the participants, officials, and volunteers of the Chicago Judo Black Belt Association on an outstanding event.  Find the results for the 45th Annual Junior, Youth, Team & Kata Judo National Championship at http://www.2008usjfjrnationals.com

Passing of Mr. Frank Fullerton

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Frank Fullerton, President Emeritus of USA Judo and Sports Director of the Pan American Judo Union, passed away yesterday evening in Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas, due to cardiac complications.We will...

Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa

It is with the deepest saddness that I forward the appended message. I just received an email from Sensei Ishikawa's daughter Atsuko that he passed away in Yokohama, Japan at the age of 91. Sensei was the highest ranking black belt in the United States for so many...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 21, 20262026 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids , MI
Konan✉ Neil Redding
(616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026Konan Promotional
Northville, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
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 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR
Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
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