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Frank Morales
© 2024, USJF, all rights reserved Frank N. Morales Jr. Judo Biography Sometimes in life it is easy to overlook the influence and consistency of some people, maybe it is because of their ubiquity or their quiet, humble and behind the scenes presence....
Karen Whilden
© 2024 Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Karen Whilden Judo Biography Karen started judo in college in 1970 and has continued practicing judo ever since. Upon returning home from college, she found a wealth of judo in Los Angeles (Nanka) which meant that judo did...
Fran Vall
Fran Vall © 2024 photo courtesy of Chuck Medani Judo Biography Fran Vall is one of those small, quiet people who are easily missed in a dojo, but she has created an outsized and outstanding impact as a kata competitor, instructor, technical official,...
Edwin Takemori
© 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Edwin Takemori Judo Biography Edwin Takemori, a highly accomplished judoka, achieved his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1957 and currently holds the prestigious rank of Hachidan (8th degree black belt). His journey in...
Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club
Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He trained extensively at...

Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt
Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C., Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and lifelong commitment...
Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
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Jun 07, 2025 | Arlington Junior Spring Tournament Arlington, VA | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (517) 216-8992 |
Jun 08, 2025 | JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
Jun 23, 2025 | 2025 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp Seattle, WA | Northwest | Leslie Mizuki-Lo |
Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 National Kata Conference Boise, ID | Intermountain | ✉ Ben Ott |
Jul 11, 2025 | Keiko Fukuda's Joshi Judo Camp San Jose, CA | Central Coast | ✉ Elaine Abad (510) 458-3417 |
Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |