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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,

Rachel Cook on Sanix

To USJF and Mrs Julie Koyama Thank you so much for supporting my judo training and travel. I would like to especially thank you for not just one, but two Sanix opportunities. I love the Sanix trip....

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Kai Wallace on Sanix 2019

Before anything, I would like to thank Saito Sensei for giving me my second opportunity going to take part in Sanix. I also give my thanks to Sensei Richard and the parents: Rueben, Patrick, John,...

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Clyde Worthen

Clyde Worthen Inducted 2020 Clyde Worthen Hudson Judo Yudanshakai wroteWe wish to nominate Sensei Clyde Worthen, 6th Dan, for inclusion in the USJF Hall of Fame in the competitor, coaching, and...

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Sanctioned Events

Rachel Cook on Sanix

To USJF and Mrs Julie Koyama Thank you so much for supporting my judo training and travel. I would like to especially thank you for not just one, but two Sanix opportunities. I love the Sanix trip. The judo I experienced on the trip was unlike anything I see in...

Kai Wallace on Sanix 2019

Before anything, I would like to thank Saito Sensei for giving me my second opportunity going to take part in Sanix. I also give my thanks to Sensei Richard and the parents: Rueben, Patrick, John, Karen. US Team at Taisei with Coach Richard Kai third from left For me...

Clyde Worthen

Clyde Worthen Inducted 2020 Clyde Worthen Hudson Judo Yudanshakai wroteWe wish to nominate Sensei Clyde Worthen, 6th Dan, for inclusion in the USJF Hall of Fame in the competitor, coaching, and program administrator categories. Sensei Worthen has devoted his adult...

Results USJA/USJF Winter Nationals® 2019

Link to all results Overall statistics USJA/USJF Winter Nationals® 2019 Link to Photos on Facebook Link to Photos by Jerry Hays and Stephanie Varela Competitors Female Male Juniors 568 162 406 5-6 Years 35 5 30 7-8 Years 95 22 73 9-10 Years 145 60 85 11-12 Years 150...

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