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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...

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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Eichi Koiwai

Eichi Koiwai Inducted 1993 Eichi Karl Koiwai, M.D. (February 21, 1920 – February 23, 2009) was the president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) in 1973 and 1974 and the chairman of the...

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Mas Yamashita

Mas Yamashita Inducted 1994 Beyond his devotion to family, Mas had two passions: judo and service to youth. For more than seventy years, Mas combined these two passions as an instructor of judo to...

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Isamu Shishido

Isamu Shishido Inducted 1994 In 1976, he and two other local residents — Genkichi Okazaki and Kizo Suzuki — were honored by the emperor of Japan for their contributions toward promoting Japanese...

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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 meet and train directly from the founder of Judo and to learn his...

Eichi Koiwai

Eichi Koiwai Inducted 1993 Eichi Karl Koiwai, M.D. (February 21, 1920 – February 23, 2009) was the president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) in 1973 and 1974 and the chairman of the United States Olympic Committee in 1973. Koiwai was the chairman of the...

Joseph Fitzsimmons

Joseph Fitzsimmons Inducted 2016 Dr Fitzsimmons tells his own story. I was born in Piqua, Ohio, a small farming community, on January 31, 1924. I am now 92 years of age. I attended St. Mary’s Grade school. I flunked the second grade, probably because I was deaf in the...

Mas Yamashita

Mas Yamashita Inducted 1994 Beyond his devotion to family, Mas had two passions: judo and service to youth. For more than seventy years, Mas combined these two passions as an instructor of judo to the youth of Treasure Valley. In 1939, Mas was instrumental in founding...

Hayward Nishioka

Hayward Nishioka Inducted 2015 Hayward Nishioka is the retired Professor of Kinesiology and Health, Los Angeles City College for 41 years teaching judo as a credit course. His education culminated in an MA. in Physical Education and MA. Administrative Education,...

Isamu Shishido

Isamu Shishido Inducted 1994 In 1976, he and two other local residents — Genkichi Okazaki and Kizo Suzuki — were honored by the emperor of Japan for their contributions toward promoting Japanese martial arts in Hawai’i. Each was awarded a kun rokuto zunihosho (sixth...

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