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Thank you note from Karen Whilden
Dear Mr. Simon, Mr. Fukuda and Mrs. Shepard,I would like to thank the USJF for their support of my competition at the Pan American Judo Championship in the Argentina. It was a wonderful opportunity for my partner, Diane Jackson, and me to compete in the...
Passing of Radomir Kovacevic
Radomir Kovacevic passed away on June 15 in Belgrade after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Savka and 3 children. Cards and donations for the family may be sent directly to: Savka Kovacevic 93-09 68 th Ave Forest Hills, NY 11375
Death of Fukushima Sensei
It is with sadness that I bring you the news of the passing of Tsuruo Fukushima. He was operated on for a blockage in his intestines. While recovering, he was stricken with pneumonia and died on 05-12-2006 (81 years old). He started teaching...
THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland
THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland; Published by AuthorHouse332 pages; ISBN 9781434341792; Available at:www.authorhouse.com for $16.99 plus shippingBookstores or Amazon.com for $22.99 plus shipping Call 888-280-7715 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
Death of Mark Pasquinelly
Mark E. Pasquinelly November 10, 1955 - November 13, 2005 “World Masters Judo Champion” Just two days after his 50th birthday, Mark E. Pasquinelly, of Corey St., Maumee collapsed, late Saturday evening and passed away just after midnight on Sunday morning,...
USJF Funds team to Irish Open
United States Judo Federation Funds Team to Irish Open A team of eleven athletes will represent the United States Judo Federation at the Irish Open Judo Championships in Dublin, Ireland October 22-23. Through a rigorous selection process, a team of 22 ‘bright...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | 2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI | Konan | ✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Konan Promotional Northville, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR | Intermountain | ✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV | Intermountain | ✉ Christopher Sakodas |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Virginia Open Championships Sterling, VA | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8992 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2026 Spring University Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Kevin Asano |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 70th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR | Northwest | ✉ Rod Conduragis |
| 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 |