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2026 USJF Summer Nationals

SAVE THE DATE!  2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco!  July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco.  Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA.  This tournament will also be a USA Judo point event.  Registration...

Sensei Ray Imada

The United States Judo Federation and 50th State Judo Association mourns the passing of Ray Imada, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong contributor to the art and community of judo in Hawaii. Ray devoted his life to the growth and promotion of judo, leaving a...

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...

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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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...

Allen James Coage

Allan Coage Class of 1993 Allan Coage Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring names Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. He won a bronze...

Death of Nobuo Hayashi, 5 December 2018

Nobuo Hayashi founder of Shinnanbu Yudanshakai and President for over 45 years. Born 4/11/1933 in Japan moved to US in early 1960s. Retired professor from Tulane University. He is survived by wife Janice and three children: Mark, Amy and Keiku…and grandchildren....

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
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