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USA Judo and US Judo Federation Breaking News

(Colorado Springs, CO) – In an effort to improve and propel Judo forward as the sport prepares for the LA28 Games and beyond, and with the support of USA Judo’s Board of Directors and the United States Judo Federation’s Executive Committee, both organizations have...

Tone Shimizu

Tone Shimizu died peacefully in hospice care on November 4, 2025, after suffering a stroke. Tone was born to Kameki Shimizu and Sotera Fernandez in Negros Oriental, Philippines on March 30, 1938. Tone moved with his family to Japan after the war....

FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases

M E M O R A N D U M TO: Individual Members, Member Dojos, Yudanshakais, USJF BOD, USJF BOE, USJF Committees, USJF Exco FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases ** Effective 09/01/2025 ** DATE: August 23, 2025 We hope that this...
COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 Update

COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 Update

Dr. Eric Chen, Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto, Dr. Steven Isono, and Dr. Ricardo Joseph of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in helping to put together this information along with recommendations for our community.

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President’s Message

Season’s Greetings from the United States Judo Federation! The pandemic has changed how we do things today and how we will do things tomorrow, separating communities in some areas and bringing us...

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Fresno Judo Club

Fresno Judo Club

Fresno Judo Club Fresno, California   Sensei Larry Tsutsui The Fresno Judo Club is a non-profit organization, a member of the San Joaquin Valley Judo Yudanshakai, United States Judo Federation,...

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David Matsumoto

David Matsumoto

David Matsumoto Class of 2021 David Matsumoto proposed by Daiheigen Yudanshakai Current Positions Founder and Program Director, East Bay Judo Institute (2015-current) Daiheigen Yudanshakai, Board of...

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Darlene Anaya

Darlene Anaya

Darlene Anaya Class 1993 proposed by the Hall of Fame committee Darlene Anaya Darlene Anaya wrote:At the age of 6, my father and sensei, Tony Anaya, introduced me to the art of Judo. He began...

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USJF Coach Conference

Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at 1pm Pacific The United States Judo Federation and the USJF Coach Committee are excited to present our second USJF Virtual Coach Conference on Sunday, October 24th. This...

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Sanctioned Events

COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 Update

COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 Update

Dr. Eric Chen, Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto, Dr. Steven Isono, and Dr. Ricardo Joseph of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in helping to put together this information along with recommendations for our community.

President’s Message

Season’s Greetings from the United States Judo Federation! The pandemic has changed how we do things today and how we will do things tomorrow, separating communities in some areas and bringing us closer together in others. We want you to know that even though we have...

Fresno Judo Club

Fresno Judo Club

Fresno Judo Club Fresno, California   Sensei Larry Tsutsui The Fresno Judo Club is a non-profit organization, a member of the San Joaquin Valley Judo Yudanshakai, United States Judo Federation, California Judo Incorporated, and USA Judo. In 1952, the dojo was started...

David Matsumoto

David Matsumoto

David Matsumoto Class of 2021 David Matsumoto proposed by Daiheigen Yudanshakai Current Positions Founder and Program Director, East Bay Judo Institute (2015-current) Daiheigen Yudanshakai, Board of Examiners Chair (2020-current) Judo Awards, Honors, and Fellowships...

Darlene Anaya

Darlene Anaya

Darlene Anaya Class 1993 proposed by the Hall of Fame committee Darlene Anaya Darlene Anaya wrote:At the age of 6, my father and sensei, Tony Anaya, introduced me to the art of Judo. He began teaching me basic moves on our living room carpet and by the age of 9, my...

USJF Coach Conference

Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at 1pm Pacific The United States Judo Federation and the USJF Coach Committee are excited to present our second USJF Virtual Coach Conference on Sunday, October 24th. This event will focus on the tournament experience with Sensei Richie...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 24, 2026January 2026 Winter Tournament
Anchorage, AK
50th State✉ Mark Langberg
(907) 250-7895
Jan 24, 2026Intermountain Judo Teacher Certification Course
Caldwell, ID
Intermountain✉ Bret Gerthe
(986) 895-2077
Feb 01, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA
Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
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
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812