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USJF International Coach Opportunity
USJF International Coach Opportunity In collobration with USA Judo, USJF will have an opportunity to place a developmental coach (One coach for each tournament) on the US Judo Delegation to the 2026...
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 regional, national or international team roles,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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USJF International Coach Opportunity
USJF International Coach Opportunity In collobration with USA Judo, USJF will have an opportunity to place a developmental coach (One coach for each tournament) on the US Judo Delegation to the 2026 Prague/Paks Junior European Cup with the associate training camp....
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 regional, national or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall...
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...
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....
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI | 50th State | Guy Yoshimoto |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |