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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

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....

USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

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...

In memory of Neil Simon

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...

Passing of Yonetani Sensei

  Tatsuo "Kay" Yonetani passed away on October 19, 2003 in Ogden, Utah. Born in Christopher, Washington on January 7, 1917 to Tatsujiro and Iwa Yonetani. He was raised in Shiga-ken,...

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July Development Minutes

  USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Friday 25 July 2003 Boca Raton, FL Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by David Matsumoto. In attendance were the...

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Passing of Tamo Kitaura

  MEMORANDUM TO: American Judo Community FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: Passing of Tamo Kitaura DATE: August 6, 2003 Hello Everyone, Long-time USJF & Central Coast Judo Yudanshakai...

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Jeremy Glick Award Presented

  August 3, 2003 Keiko Fukuda 475 Hoffman Avenue San Francisco, CA Dear Sensei, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the second recipient...

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Sanctioned Events

Passing of Yonetani Sensei

  Tatsuo "Kay" Yonetani passed away on October 19, 2003 in Ogden, Utah. Born in Christopher, Washington on January 7, 1917 to Tatsujiro and Iwa Yonetani. He was raised in Shiga-ken, Japan and later returned to Auburn, Washington. He attended and...

July Development Minutes

  USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Friday 25 July 2003 Boca Raton, FL Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by David Matsumoto. In attendance were the following individuals: David Matsumoto, Co-Chair Vaughn Imada, Co-Chair...

Passing of Tamo Kitaura

  MEMORANDUM TO: American Judo Community FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: Passing of Tamo Kitaura DATE: August 6, 2003 Hello Everyone, Long-time USJF & Central Coast Judo Yudanshakai pillar, Tamo Kitaura, passed away in the hospital at about 5:00 PM on...

Jeremy Glick Award Presented

  August 3, 2003 Keiko Fukuda 475 Hoffman Avenue San Francisco, CA Dear Sensei, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the second recipient of this award. The first recipient of this award was Mr. Nagayasu...

Report from Fukuda Sensei Birthday Party

  Fukuda Scholarship Committee Thank You Very Much! Report by Eiko Shepherd On behalf of Fukuda Sensei and the Fukuda Scholarship Committee a sincere thank you is extended to all those who participated in Fukuda Sensei's 90th Birthday Fundraising Celebration!...

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