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2026 USJF Summer Nationals

Smoothcomp Registration in Now Open 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...

Honoring Excellence in American Judo

Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future The USJF Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Banquet is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the values, dedication, and community that define judo in the United States. As we honor these remarkable individuals, we...

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...

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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Kyu Ha Kim

Kyu Ha Kim Inducted 1994 Kyu Ha Kim began his martial arts training in his home village at the age of five; his first teacher was his elder half-brother, Kyu Tae Kim. At fifteen, Kyu Ha Km entered...

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Jim Onchi

Jim Onchi Inducted 1994 In 1932 Jim met and attended a Judo clinic that Japan’s Judo founder, Professor Jigoro Kano, presented when he came to Portland. This must have been a pivotal time for Jim to...

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Sanctioned Events

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...

Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison Inducted 2015 Kayla Harrison made history at the 2012 Olympics in London by winning the first Gold Medal by any American (man or woman) in the history of the sport of judo. Her victory marks another step in a career characterized by success at the...

Kyu Ha Kim

Kyu Ha Kim Inducted 1994 Kyu Ha Kim began his martial arts training in his home village at the age of five; his first teacher was his elder half-brother, Kyu Tae Kim. At fifteen, Kyu Ha Km entered Tae Jon High School and began formal martial arts training under Han...

Jim Onchi

Jim Onchi Inducted 1994 In 1932 Jim met and attended a Judo clinic that Japan’s Judo founder, Professor Jigoro Kano, presented when he came to Portland. This must have been a pivotal time for Jim to meet and train directly from the founder of Judo and to learn his...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jun 07, 2026Kumi Kata with Nabil Elalem
Southfield, MI
KonanChris Reid
(213) 447-8322
Jun 22, 20262026 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp
Seattle, WA
NorthwestLeslie Mizuki-Lo
(206) 715-5903
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
Jul 17, 2026Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp
San Jose, CA
Central CoastAlaine Abad
(510) 468-3417
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI
Konan