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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

by | February 9, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

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....
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USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

by | January 26, 2026 | Feature Post | 0 Comments

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...
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In memory of Neil Simon

by | January 23, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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...
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Passing of Ken Tamai

Jul 6, 2004 |

Passing of Ken Tamai It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Ken Tamai.? Ken passed away a approximately 9 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time this morning June 30, 2004, in...

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October NTIS Minutes

Nov 22, 2003 |

  USJF National Teachers' Institute Sub-Committee Meeting October 8, 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada Riviera Hotel Minutes ATTENDANCE: Margaret Catt, Dean Markovics, Kuniko Takeuchi, Bryan Matsuoka,...

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Sanctioned Events

Passing of Ken Tamai

by | Jul 6, 2004 |

Passing of Ken Tamai It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Ken Tamai.? Ken passed away a approximately 9 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time this morning June 30, 2004, in Honolulu, Hawaii.??Interment will be in Honolulu, Hawaii at the convenience...

NEWSBIT: Leaping into minds-Thompson

by | Jan 20, 2004 |

Leaping to mold minds Jump-roper, judo champ tells students to stay off drugs ON THE SPOT: Grant Elementary School second grader Ivory Milfs, 9, gives James Thompson a look as he holds a pack of cigarettes out during his anti-drug performance Friday. Thompson told the...

October NTIS Minutes

by | Nov 22, 2003 |

  USJF National Teachers' Institute Sub-Committee Meeting October 8, 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada Riviera Hotel Minutes ATTENDANCE: Margaret Catt, Dean Markovics, Kuniko Takeuchi, Bryan Matsuoka, Hayward Nishioka.Observers: Ed Shiosaki, Mitchell Palacio ADDITIONAL...

October Development Committee Minutes

by | Oct 22, 2003 |

  USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Wednesday 8 October 2003 Las Vegas, NV Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by David Matsumoto (DM). In attendance were the following individuals: Members: David Matsumoto, Vaughn Imada,...

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