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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...

Steve Viera

© 2025, Arjun Ramesh, all rights reserved Steve Viera “The USJF Lifetime Achievement Award (“LAA”) recognizes the local heroes of Judo, those who have worked behind the scenes...

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Janet Yoshie Ashida Johnson

© 2025 Don Johnson, all rights reserved. Janet Yoshie Ashida Johnson Judo Beginnings Janet began her Judo training at the Ann Arbor Judo Club in 1968 at the age of 10 under the instruction of...

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Open Invitation

Open Invitation

OPEN INVITATION to all SOUTH FLORIDA JUDO SCHOOLS in Miami. Come and join us in the presence of Senseis and students from the United States Judo Federation, Annual Spring Meeting and Florida State...

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Dr. Diba Mani

Dr. Diba Mani

The USJF has appointed Dr. Diba Mani as Chair of its Referee Development and Certification Committee.

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Sanctioned Events

Steve Viera

© 2025, Arjun Ramesh, all rights reserved Steve Viera “The USJF Lifetime Achievement Award (“LAA”) recognizes the local heroes of Judo, those who have worked behind the scenes for Judo but without whom Judo would be a pale shadow of what it...

Janet Yoshie Ashida Johnson

© 2025 Don Johnson, all rights reserved. Janet Yoshie Ashida Johnson Judo Beginnings Janet began her Judo training at the Ann Arbor Judo Club in 1968 at the age of 10 under the instruction of her father, Dr. Sachio Ashida. When Miss Keiko Fukuda visited the...

Tom Sheehan

© 2025, Tom Sheehan, all rights reserved. Tom Sheehan Judo Biography A Lifetime of Judo and Leadership Tom Sheehan has dedicated over five decades to the art and sport of Judo, making a profound impact as an instructor, referee, administrator, and mentor. His...

Open Invitation

Open Invitation

OPEN INVITATION to all SOUTH FLORIDA JUDO SCHOOLS in Miami. Come and join us in the presence of Senseis and students from the United States Judo Federation, Annual Spring Meeting and Florida State Judo Yudanshakai for a Sunday morning practice together with an Elite...

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