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Death of Henry Okamura
Dear Judoka Everywhere, It is a sad task indeed to have to relay that Sensei Henry K. Okamura passed away yesterday evening at 9:25. He was experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the day and was taken to the hospital. His passing brought an end to his valiant...
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....
Kata Committee Meeting Minutes
Kata Development Committee Minutes 18 April 2005 Coral Room E, Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach, VA Meeting called to order The meeting was called to order by Eiko Shepherd at 8:00 PM 18 April 2005 Members in Attendance: John Anderson, Frances Glaze, Jan Graden, Mike...
Minutes of April 2005 Development Committee Meeting
USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Thursday, 21 April 2005 Virginia Beach, VA Call to Order The meeting was called to order by David Matsumoto at 12:30 pm. In attendance were the following members: Matsumoto, Vaughn Imada, Karen Mackey, Ann Marie...
Minutes from April Teachers Institute Meeting
MINUTES USJF National Teachers' Institute Sub-Committee Meeting April 18, 2005 Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, Coral E. 1 pm -2 pm AGENDA ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS. None ATTENDANCE: Members: Dean Markovics, Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, John Anderson, Bryan Matsuoka...
Minutes from April Junior Youth Development Meeting
Minutes JYDS April 18, 2005 2pm - 3:30 PM Virginia Beach, VA Attendance: Members: Dean Markovics, Bryan Matsuoka, Chris Mitsuoka (Chair) Observers: Todd Jones(CSCVB), Felix Lanier(CJBBA), Greg Goebel(Shufu), Helen McProuty(Shufu), Jeff Takeda(Chuka), Robert...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2026 | Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval | Shufu | ✉ Diane Jackson |
| Aug 15, 2026 | PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 2026 Northwest Summer Girls and Women's Workout | Northwest | ✉ Leslie Mizuki Lo |
| Aug 22, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic | Konan | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
