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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,

Jason Morris

Jason Morris Inducted 2010 Jason started his Judo Journey in 1975 at the age of 8 and retired after his fourth appearance at the Olympics in 2000. Jason’s competition career spanned 26 years....

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Eddie Yamaki

Eddie Yamaki Inducted 1994 In 2002 the fiftieth anniversary was celebrated with a book of USJF history. In it were a number of biographies. including this: PROFESSOR EDDIE B. YAMAKI Hawaii State...

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Jimmy Pedro

Jimmy Pedro Inducted 2010 Jimmy was born October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts and coaches and teaches in nearby Wakefield. Jimmy is one of the most successful American judo competitors, having...

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Eddie Liddie

Eddie Liddie Inducted 1993 Edward (“Ed”) J. Liddie (born July 21, 1959 in Union City, Georgia) is an American former judoka. He represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los...

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James Takemori

James H Takemori Inducted 2015 James H. Takemori wrote the following about his judo experiences. In 1937 at the age of 11, I had my first taste of judo in the small town of Parlier, California. My...

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Sanctioned Events

Jason Morris

Jason Morris Inducted 2010 Jason started his Judo Journey in 1975 at the age of 8 and retired after his fourth appearance at the Olympics in 2000. Jason’s competition career spanned 26 years. Included among the many awards and titles Jason won is a Silver medal in the...

Harold (Hal) Sharp

Harold (Hal) Sharp Inducted 2016 Sensei Sharp, 9th Dan (USA Judo, USJF & USJA), born in 1927, has been active in judo for 65 years, starting at the Kodokan Judo Institute where he earned the rank of Yodan through intensive competition. Chu Kawakami, 9th Dan, and...

Eddie Yamaki

Eddie Yamaki Inducted 1994 In 2002 the fiftieth anniversary was celebrated with a book of USJF history. In it were a number of biographies. including this: PROFESSOR EDDIE B. YAMAKI Hawaii State Judo Association Date of Birth March 6, 1919 Shunyo Kan Judo Club...

Jimmy Pedro

Jimmy Pedro Inducted 2010 Jimmy was born October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts and coaches and teaches in nearby Wakefield. Jimmy is one of the most successful American judo competitors, having won two bronze medals in the Olympics. He was the World Champion at...

Eddie Liddie

Eddie Liddie Inducted 1993 Edward (“Ed”) J. Liddie (born July 21, 1959 in Union City, Georgia) is an American former judoka. He represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and was the bronze medalist in the men’s...

James Takemori

James H Takemori Inducted 2015 James H. Takemori wrote the following about his judo experiences. In 1937 at the age of 11, I had my first taste of judo in the small town of Parlier, California. My sensei was a Buddhist reverend. When I first started practicing ukemi...

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