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Reports on two Kata Clinics
The Pacific Southwest Yudanshakai has reported on the USJF Kata Clinic in San Diego. Here is the report. The Chuka Yudanshakai has sent a report on their USJF Kata Clinic in Fresno. Here is the report. Two photos from Chuka
New Officers
Elections for our officers for the term 2020-2022 were held on 6 December and the results are: President: Mr. Mitchell Palacio / Central Coast 1st Vice-President: Mr. Edward Hanashiro / 50th State 2nd Vice-President: Mr. Boris Munoz / Hudson Secretary: Ms. Krista...
USJF Lifetime Achievement Award to Ken Tamai
What makes a great judoka is not only what he did in his lifetime but the direct influence he made that continues to grow and develop judo for many decades after. He lived judo in every sense of what makes an outstanding judoka – Jita Kyoei, mutual welfare and...
Ken Tamai
Ken Tamai Inaugural class of 2020 What makes a great judoka is not only what he did in his lifetime but the direct influence he made that continues to grow and develop judo for many decades after. He lived judo in every sense of what makes an outstanding judoka – Jita...
Rank Requirements update
The USJF Ad-Hoc Committee is announcing the new version of the USJF Sr. & Jr Rank Requirements Recommendations. It is now on the website to download.
New Background Screening Information Memo
Years ago, USJF adopted the US Center for SafeSport’s programs and standards for education and training to protect athletes and participants from abuse. SafeSport has begun to require more rigorous background screens. Thus, our background screening has been updated to...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Fall Tournament | Nanka | ✉ Scott Momii |
| Oct 04, 2026 | JMAC Kata Classic | Konan | ✉ Peter Stanek |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Clinic | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Invitational | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
