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Lifetime Achievement Gallery

In honor and with great respect and admiration of your lifetime of achievement, and your support of the USJF judo community.

Presidents Address: Regarding the Recent Withdrawal by USA Judo from the American Judo Alliance Development and Cooperation Agreement (AJADCA)

USA Judo recently announced that it was terminating their participation in the above referenced agreement. USJF leadership are disappointed by this turn of events and the refusal of USA Judo to come to the table to discuss how the agreement could have been improved for the benefit of all organizations and the American judo community. In this announcement, we would like to make clear what has happened until this point and our vision for moving forward.

Hall of Fame Gallery

The U.S. Judo Hall of Fame was established by action of the Board of Directors of USJF in 1989 to acknowledge outstanding judoka who have made major significant contributions to the sport of judo and/or achieved the highest level of success.

DOROTHY TAMAI OBITUARY

Dorothy Marie (Eichner) Tamai, age 82, from Landover, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28. Dottie was born and raised in Glenshaw, in the north hills of...

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James Bregman

James Bregman

When: Sep 11, 2022 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u7U-4_joTUi9U0-UkGhGsQ Arguably the first and best-known American judo...

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Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez

Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez

Join us on June 12th at 1PM (Pacific) for an in-depth conversation with Sensei Estevez as the guest in the ongoing USJF Seminar Series of webinars. You won’t want to miss this inspirational story of one of the most dedicated and successful judokas in the history of US judo.

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Sanctioned Events

New USJF Jr. Rank Requirements

Junior Rank RequirementsStructure and Content of the Junior Rank Promotion Requirements The Presidential Ad Hoc Committee truly appreciates all of the hard work, efforts, and products of those that have served in this capacity before us.  It is sincerely our hope that...

DOROTHY TAMAI OBITUARY

Dorothy Marie (Eichner) Tamai, age 82, from Landover, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28. Dottie was born and raised in Glenshaw, in the north hills of Pittsburgh, PA to Eugene and Marie (Blaha) Eichner. She was preceded in death by...

James Bregman

James Bregman

When: Sep 11, 2022 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u7U-4_joTUi9U0-UkGhGsQ Arguably the first and best-known American judo icon, Jim Bregman has devoted his life to the sport as a competitor,...

Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez

Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez

Join us on June 12th at 1PM (Pacific) for an in-depth conversation with Sensei Estevez as the guest in the ongoing USJF Seminar Series of webinars. You won’t want to miss this inspirational story of one of the most dedicated and successful judokas in the history of US judo.

The Imadas

The Imadas

The Imadas © 2022  United States Judo Federation (all rights reserved) Nomination from Maximillian Rayner, President, Central Coast Judo Association It is my honor to recommend not just an individual, but a couple for the USJF Lifetime Achievement Award. Vaughn and...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Apr 01, 2023Emmett Judo Tournament
Emmett, ID
DaiheigenSam Suyehira
(208) 369-0225
Apr 02, 2023PSJA spring Novice Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Temujin Matsubara
(760) 458-3129
May 06, 2023Seattle Dojo Annual Judo Tournament & Kata Competi
Bellevue, WA
Northwest✉ Alan Yamada
(206) 763-9802