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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

by | February 9, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall into six core areas....
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USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

by | January 26, 2026 | Feature Post | 0 Comments

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...
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In memory of Neil Simon

by | January 23, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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...
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USJF President’s February Message

Feb 17, 2021 |

“Making a Difference” On Sunday, February 21 at 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Pacific), I will host a “Making a Difference”, zoom meeting. I want to hear from you, the sensei,...

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USJF President New Year Message

Feb 3, 2021 |

Mitchell Palacio, President USJF President (1996-2000) Professor of Kinesiology at City College of San Francisco. Happy New Year to all USJF members and your families. It is an honor to be elected...

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James Colgan

Dec 30, 2020 |

Russ Scherer wrote: I am extremely saddened to have to relay notification of the passing of Jim Colgan - a Judo Great. Jim was well known throughout the U.S. and indeed most of the world. He had...

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Karen DuPage

Dec 28, 2020 |

Noboru Saito wrote about the passing of Karen DuPage, a long time supporter of Konan and Michigan Judo. Her obituary has been published on line.

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Sanctioned Events

Jerry Hays

by | Feb 20, 2021 | ,

Jerry Hays Class of 2021 © 2021, USJF, all rights reserved Jerry Hays In 1986, he was the manager for the Armed Forces Judo Team that went to the CISM  (World Military) Judo Championship in Brussel, Belgium.  In 1984, he was host to the Irish and Belgium Olympic team...

USJF President’s February Message

by | Feb 17, 2021 |

“Making a Difference” On Sunday, February 21 at 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Pacific), I will host a “Making a Difference”, zoom meeting. I want to hear from you, the sensei, coach, teacher, assistant teacher and member. Share your experiences and...

USJF President New Year Message

by | Feb 3, 2021 |

Mitchell Palacio, President USJF President (1996-2000) Professor of Kinesiology at City College of San Francisco. Happy New Year to all USJF members and your families. It is an honor to be elected again, to lead our organization into the New Year. I appreciate your...

James Colgan

by | Dec 30, 2020 |

Russ Scherer wrote: I am extremely saddened to have to relay notification of the passing of Jim Colgan - a Judo Great. Jim was well known throughout the U.S. and indeed most of the world. He had major accomplishments as a competitor, coach, manager, referee and...

Karen DuPage

by | Dec 28, 2020 |

Noboru Saito wrote about the passing of Karen DuPage, a long time supporter of Konan and Michigan Judo. Her obituary has been published on line.

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA		Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Feb 21, 20262026 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids , MI		Konan✉ Neil Redding
(616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026Konan Promotional
Northville, MI		Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR		Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV		Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA		Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR		Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
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