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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,

2019 USJF National Kata Conference

Venue : St. Louis , Missouri Date : March 8 (Friday) & 9 (Saturday), 2019 All are welcome to attend this two-day conference with classroom and mat sessions focusing on the IJF kata scoring system...

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Sanix 2018 — from Rachel Cook

I would like to start by just saying "Wow! What a great first international experience!" Not only did I get to spend and entire week doing judo in Japan, but the cultural experience was like no...

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2018 Sanix — from Weston Uyekawa

My trip to Japan was filled with valuable learning experiences, great judo and an abundance of fun. The opportunity to compete against countries around the globe, make new friends and learn from one...

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Sanctioned Events

Sanix 2018 — from Jim Uyekawa, Coach

Looking back, I’m extremely thankful for Saito sensei’s words of encouragement to join the Sanix delegation and in turn, altering my winter comfort routine into a meaningful experience. Most of my travel outcomes in the past have been centered on the individual(s)...

2019 USJF National Kata Conference

Venue : St. Louis , Missouri Date : March 8 (Friday) & 9 (Saturday), 2019 All are welcome to attend this two-day conference with classroom and mat sessions focusing on the IJF kata scoring system Featuring : Michel Kozlowski, Sports Director Deputy - IJF Kata expert...

Sanix 2018 — from Rachel Cook

I would like to start by just saying "Wow! What a great first international experience!" Not only did I get to spend and entire week doing judo in Japan, but the cultural experience was like no other. I was extremely impressed with Japan and its customs. It was a...

2018 Sanix — from Weston Uyekawa

My trip to Japan was filled with valuable learning experiences, great judo and an abundance of fun. The opportunity to compete against countries around the globe, make new friends and learn from one of the world’s top competitors is one I will always remember. Not...

2018 Sanix — From Harun Bogdanic

2018 SANIX/TASIEI Report To summarize the 2018 SANIX/TAISEI CUP trip in one page would be nearly impossible. It was such an amazing and unique experience and I can’t thank my Sensei, Mr. Noboru Saito enough for making it possible for me to come on as a part of the U.S...

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