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Congratulations to Corinne Shigemoto

by | June 19, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

It is my great honor, on behalf of the United States Judo Federation, to congratulate Corinne Shigemoto on her induction into the U.S. Judo Hall of Fame.

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USJF and USA Judo Agree for a Partnership

by | June 10, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

The United States Judo Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto and USJF Executive Director Robert for their collaboration in establishing this reciprocal membership agreement.

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2026 USJF Summer Nationals

by | April 27, 2026 | Nationals | 0 Comments

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...
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Death of Henry Okamura

May 25, 2005 |

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...

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Kata Committee Meeting Minutes

May 3, 2005 |

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...

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Sanctioned Events

Death of Henry Okamura

by | May 25, 2005 |

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

by | May 3, 2005 |

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

by | May 3, 2005 |

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...

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