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Masataka Hirayama

by | March 17, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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...
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Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

by | March 2, 2026 | Articles, News | 0 Comments

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...
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Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

by | March 2, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

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Gold Patch Award

Aug 12, 2019 |

At the Senior Nationals, these referees received a prestigious award, recognizing their accomplishments in refereeing some of which are dedicated USJF members. From left to right: Boris Munoz,...

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2019 Korea Trip

Aug 2, 2019 |

From July 2-12, 2019, a group of 7 students, one coach and one leader participated in the training camp in Uijeongbu City, South Korea, at Kyungmin High School. Leader: Joon Chi, Konan, Minnesota...

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Family Membership

Aug 1, 2019 |

Family Memberships are now available About a Family Membership Family members are dependents living in the same household with the their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or not co-located but are...

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Sanctioned Events

Gold Patch Award

by | Aug 12, 2019 |

At the Senior Nationals, these referees received a prestigious award, recognizing their accomplishments in refereeing some of which are dedicated USJF members. From left to right: Boris Munoz, Marcos Batan, Jacob "Jake" Freedman, Anthony Roscoe, Nicole Ward, Scott...

2019 Korean Trip — Notes from the group

by | Aug 6, 2019 |

Joon Chi has sent notes from the attendees sharing their wonderful experiences, and there is a facebook page with more photos. From Brian No: My experience, while training at Gyung Min High School, was unbelievable. Although transitioning from California time to Korea...

2019 Korea Trip

by | Aug 2, 2019 |

From July 2-12, 2019, a group of 7 students, one coach and one leader participated in the training camp in Uijeongbu City, South Korea, at Kyungmin High School. Leader: Joon Chi, Konan, Minnesota Coach: Alex Murray, Konan, Michigan Students: Brian No, Nanka,...

Family Membership

by | Aug 1, 2019 |

Family Memberships are now available About a Family Membership Family members are dependents living in the same household with the their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or not co-located but are legally claimed as dependents for tax purposes. Please complete and sign...

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