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2008 USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award
The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the "USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award". First prize is $1000, second prize $750, and third prize $500. The money will be paid directly to the College or University...
‘Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ‘ (The Japan Times)
Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He is better known for political maneuvers, but soon anyone with a DVD player will be able to check out Russian President Vladimir Putin's moves in another area of expertise: judo . . . Click the link...
‘The Art of Discipline’ (Profile of Ms. Lillian Tom – Hudson Yudanshakai)
The link below provides a profile of Ms Lillian Tom, from Kokushi Budo Institute of N.Y., Inc. Judo club, in the Hudson Yudanshakai as written in the January issue of the ASRT Scanner, a magazine for radiologic science professionals. She is the Hudson...
Passing of Mr. Masao Yamashita
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Mr. Masao Yamashita of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away today. Yamashita Sensei turned 92 last Saturday.At this time there is no information regarding services for Yamashita Sensei. As we receive it, we will post information...
Passing of Mrs. Laureen Anderson (John)
On Wednesday January 2, 2008, John Anderson's wife, Laureen, passed away after a long illness. There will be a visitation for Laureen Anderson Friday, January 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc., 8728...
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO “HOW TO DO IT” IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO "HOW TO DO IT" IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Judo will never grow into a national sport in this country if we keep our sport a secret from the communities in which we live. When you have a tournament prepare a press release and give it on the...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament Coeur d'Alene, ID | Northwest | ✉ Jennifer Badertscher (470) 629-1220 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI | 50th State | Guy Yoshimoto |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |