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Eiko Saito Shepherd
Copyright 2020 USJF. All rights reserved. Eiko Saito Shepherd Inducted 2020 USJF connections USJF member since 1988 USJF President Life Membership since August 20, 2003 Kodokan Judo Institute member from 1962 - present International Judo Federation member from 2014 -...
Noboru Saito
Copyright 2020 USJF. All rights reserved. Noboru Saito Inducted 2020 Born in Yokohama, Japan in 1948, Saito Sensei started judo when he was 12 years old because his father was concerned about his health and wanted him to get in shape. He was fortunate to meet Yoshio...
Richard (Dick) Hugh
Copyright 2020 Charles Medani. All rights reserved. Richard (Dick) Hugh Inducted 2020 In 1953, while serving in the U.S. Air Force, during a tour of duty with the Strategic Air Command (SAC) at Puerto Rico Ramey Air Force Base, Richard Hugh enrolled in a sport judo...
AJDM information
Looking to brush up on some new and tried & true coaching techniques? Please check out the AJDM’s on-line course and website. The skill-based advancement levels can accommodate entry to the sport at any age and allows ANYONE to learn more about the sport of judo.You...
Wataru Namba, hibakusha
Dear all, There was story with the headline, "Wataru Namba, 93, is among an estimated 3,000 Japanese American hibakusha, survivors of the U.S. atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki." I was asked by Barbara Shimizu Sensei whether this is the same Wataru Namba Sensei...
Retirement of Sensei Kenneth Oda
Kenneth Oda of the Aiea Taiheiji Judo Club has announced his retirement. He wrote to the USJF National Office This announcement comes with mixed emotions of sadness and happiness. I will be retiring as Head Sensai for Aiea Taiheiji Judo Club on June 30, 2020 Judo has...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Big Island Nage no Kata Examination Hilo, HI | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 330-9909 |
| 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 |