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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

Lloyd Migita

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved Lloyd Migita inducted 2021 Sensei, Dr. Lloyd K. Migita has devoted over 74 years to the study of judo. Sensei Migita was designated as an assistant instructor in...

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Darlene Anaya

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved. Darlene Anaya class of 1993 Darlene Anaya wrote:At the age of 6, my father and sensei, Tony Anaya, introduced me to the art of Judo. He began teaching me basic...

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John R Bassano

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved John R Bassano Inducted 2021 His life John Bassano has dedicated fifty years of his life to Judo. It was in his blood. He took to the sport in his early twenties....

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Eve Aronoff Trivella

Eve Aronoff Trivella

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved Eve Aronoff Trivella Class of 1993 Eve Aronoff Trivella was born July 10, 1963 in Bronx, New York. She was raised in Hartsdale, New York. She attended Woodlands High School and Westchester Community College. From a young age, Aronoff...

Lloyd Migita

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved Lloyd Migita inducted 2021 Sensei, Dr. Lloyd K. Migita has devoted over 74 years to the study of judo. Sensei Migita was designated as an assistant instructor in 1957 at the age of 17. Born and educated in Hawaii, Dr. Migita started...

Darlene Anaya

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved. Darlene Anaya class of 1993 Darlene Anaya wrote:At the age of 6, my father and sensei, Tony Anaya, introduced me to the art of Judo. He began teaching me basic moves on our living room carpet and by the age of 9, my father enrolled...

Maureen Braziel

© 2021, USJF all rights reserved Maureen Braziel Inducted 2021 Sensei Maureen began studying judo in 1964, at age 19. She trained under Sensei Kiyoshi Shiina in Brooklyn, NY until he closed his dojo. She also trained in Japan for six weeks. In 1984, Sensei Maureen...

John R Bassano

© 2021, USJF, all rights reserved John R Bassano Inducted 2021 His life John Bassano has dedicated fifty years of his life to Judo. It was in his blood. He took to the sport in his early twenties. He trained as a young student, a fierce competitor, a counter...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Mar 22, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Dean Shiraki
Mar 29, 20262026 Nanka Spring Development Tournament
Westminster, CA
Nanka✉ Scott Momii
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD
Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026Budokan Summer Camp 2026
Seattle, WA
Northwest✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026
Clovis, CA
San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele