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2026 USJF Summer Nationals

Smoothcomp Registration in Now Open 2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco!  July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco.  Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA.  This tournament will also be a USA Judo point...

Honoring Excellence in American Judo

Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future The USJF Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Banquet is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the values, dedication, and community that define judo in the United States. As we honor these remarkable individuals, we...

Sensei Ray Imada

The United States Judo Federation and 50th State Judo Association mourns the passing of Ray Imada, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong contributor to the art and community of judo in Hawaii. Ray devoted his life to the growth and promotion of judo, leaving a...

Passing of Ed Alseika

It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ed Alseika. Ed was 73 years old and at his bedside was his wife, Shoko. Ed was raised in an Orphan Home in Massachusetts. He joined the US Navy...

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Guidelines for Developing Kata in your area

USJF Kata Development Committee Yudanshakai Development Guidelines RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUILDING KATA IN THE YUDANSHAKAI Introduce kata to beginning players. Let them observe kata being performed and require that they go through the motions of set one of Nage no Kata....

Passing of Ed Alseika

It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ed Alseika. Ed was 73 years old and at his bedside was his wife, Shoko. Ed was raised in an Orphan Home in Massachusetts. He joined the US Navy at the age of 17. During his twenty years of service to the Nation, he...

A simple How-To for 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 same...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 22, 20262026 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp
Seattle, WA
NorthwestLeslie Mizuki-Lo
(206) 715-5903
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
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI
Konan