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USJF COVID-19 Event Planning Guidelines (September 2021)
The USJF Medical Committee has reviewed the guidelines released by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee regarding event planning and adapted these recommendations for our members. Please note...
Revision of the Reopening of Dojos Guidelines
USJF Dojo Reopening Guidelines (September 2021) These guidelines are intended to assist with dojos in re-opening and resuming training. However, due to wide variation in Covid-19 cases around the...
Covid Update, September 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 (Update September 15, 2021) Thank you very much to Dr. Ricardo Joseph, Dr. Eric Chen, and Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in...
New medical coverage forms available
Event medical professional liability coverage is available for your medical professionals providing medical service at your sanctioned events. Please visit the downloadable forms for program summary...
“Developing Good Judoka” – Kevin Tamai
Sensei Kevin Tamai Hui-O-Judo, Beltsville - Maryland Sensei Kevin Tamai, head sensei of Hui-O-Judo Beltsville in Beltsville Maryland, is the oldest son of Ken Tamai, the first USJF lifetime...
“Story of a Successful Dojo” Sensei Roy Kawaji
July 11, 2021 Sensei Roy Kawaji - Portland Judo Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time. He will share his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and...
Sanctioned Events
USJF COVID-19 Event Planning Guidelines (September 2021)
The USJF Medical Committee has reviewed the guidelines released by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee regarding event planning and adapted these recommendations for our members. Please note that the knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing...
Revision of the Reopening of Dojos Guidelines
USJF Dojo Reopening Guidelines (September 2021) These guidelines are intended to assist with dojos in re-opening and resuming training. However, due to wide variation in Covid-19 cases around the country we cannot provide a uniform one-size-fits-all recommendation for...
Covid Update, September 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21 (Update September 15, 2021) Thank you very much to Dr. Ricardo Joseph, Dr. Eric Chen, and Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in helping to put together this information along with recommendations...
New medical coverage forms available
Event medical professional liability coverage is available for your medical professionals providing medical service at your sanctioned events. Please visit the downloadable forms for program summary and enrollment forms. Please pay special attention to the...
“Developing Good Judoka” – Kevin Tamai
Sensei Kevin Tamai Hui-O-Judo, Beltsville - Maryland Sensei Kevin Tamai, head sensei of Hui-O-Judo Beltsville in Beltsville Maryland, is the oldest son of Ken Tamai, the first USJF lifetime achievement honoree. Kevin is currently a Rokudan and Life member in both USJF...
“Story of a Successful Dojo” Sensei Roy Kawaji
July 11, 2021 Sensei Roy Kawaji - Portland Judo Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time. He will share his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and retains members. Sensei Kawaji's guidance promises to be an...
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| Dec 05, 2025 | 2025 Winter Nationals Los angeles, CA | Nanka | |
| Dec 06, 2025 | 2025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Shintaro Taniguchi (808) 931-0738 |