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Congratulations to Corinne Shigemoto

It is my great honor, on behalf of the United States Judo Federation, to congratulate Corinne Shigemoto on her induction into the U.S. Judo Hall of Fame.

USJF and USA Judo Agree for a Partnership

The United States Judo Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto and USJF Executive Director Robert for their collaboration in establishing this reciprocal membership agreement.

2026 USJF Summer Nationals

Smoothcomp Registration in Now Open 2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco!  July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco.  Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA.  This tournament will also be a USA Judo point...

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...

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Sanctioned Events

Member Portal – YDK and Dojo Renewals

Renewal payments for dojos and yudanshakais can now be made online via the USJF website. FYI Overview… There is now a functional single portal where all members: individual, dojo, and yudanshakais may access their information. Access will be controlled by email...

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...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 14, 2026Winter Ju No Kata Clinic50th State✉ Mark Langberg
Nov 14, 2026JBBAH Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Nov 14, 2026PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Nov 14, 2026Goshin Jutsu ClinicCentral Coast
Nov 14, 20262026 Arlington Fall TournamentShufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Dec 05, 2026Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SENSHI JUDONanka✉ Jason Uno
(323) 793-2151
Dec 06, 20262026 Nanka Itsutsu-no-Kata ClinicNanka✉ 
Jan 09, 20272027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's CliniDaiheigen✉ Michael Eldred
Jan 09, 20272027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKANanka✉ 
Jan 16, 2027Seiwakan PNW Kata ClinicHokusei✉ Bennet Frech
Jan 23, 2027Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SAN GABRIEL JUDONanka✉ Jason Uno
(323) 793-2151
Feb 20, 2027Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - GARDENA JUDO DOJONanka✉ Jason Uno
(323) 793-2151
Feb 21, 2027Konan PromotionalKonanPeter Stanek
(989) 330-0072
Feb 26, 20275th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei ShepherdChicago✉ John Bailey