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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Central Coast | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | 2026 Arlington Fall Tournament | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8989 |
| Dec 05, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SENSHI JUDO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Dec 06, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Itsutsu-no-Kata Clinic | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's Clini | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKA | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SAN GABRIEL JUDO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - GARDENA JUDO DOJO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
