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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,

Marty Grisanti

The Service for Marty Grisanti is going to be on Saturday from 1:00-3:00 with a memorial immediately after. It will be at Bible Fellowship on Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 Janet Johnson

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Why Judo?

A Neil Adams Judo email has been forwarded from Richardo Joseph, MD, Chair of the Medical Committee. The latest Neil Adams article is out and it is one we NEED you to read and share. In this article...

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Paul K. Maruyama, a Hero of Colorado

Paul K. Maruyama has been feted in Asian Avenue Magazine one of the Asian American Heroes of CO in 2017. Read the article reproduced with permission from Asian Avenue Magazine A member of the first...

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Marty Grisanti

The Service for Marty Grisanti is going to be on Saturday from 1:00-3:00 with a memorial immediately after. It will be at Bible Fellowship on Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 Janet Johnson

Why Judo?

A Neil Adams Judo email has been forwarded from Richardo Joseph, MD, Chair of the Medical Committee. The latest Neil Adams article is out and it is one we NEED you to read and share. In this article Neil provides you with the reasons you should train in Judo. I know...

Paul K. Maruyama, a Hero of Colorado

Paul K. Maruyama has been feted in Asian Avenue Magazine one of the Asian American Heroes of CO in 2017. Read the article reproduced with permission from Asian Avenue Magazine A member of the first U.S. Olympic judo team, founding member of the Japan-America Society...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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