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USJF and USA Judo Agree for a Partnership

The United States Judo Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto and USJF Executive Director Robert for their collaboration in establishing this reciprocal membership agreement.

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...

George Tsubota Sensei

We are extremely saddened to inform you that George Tsubota Sensei passed away on the 17th September. Tsubota Sensei was the head instructor at Hodokan Judo Club in Honolulu, Hawaiil and one of the...

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Haruo Imamura Sensei

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Haruo Imamura Sensei passed away at 00:30 this morning due to his illness. Imamura Sensei was the Team Captain of the Inaugural Judo Team at Tenri...

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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

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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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Sanctioned Events

Television film of “Escape from Manchuria”

Jerry Hays has written: Hello Everyone, As you may recall, Paul Murayama, member of the 1964 US Judo Olympic Team and coach of USA Judo Olympic team in 1980 and 1984, wrote a book called Escape from Manchuria: The Rescue of 1.7 Million Japanese Civilians Trapped in...

George Tsubota Sensei

We are extremely saddened to inform you that George Tsubota Sensei passed away on the 17th September. Tsubota Sensei was the head instructor at Hodokan Judo Club in Honolulu, Hawaiil and one of the pillars of 50th State Judo Association. Tsubota Sensei was very...

Haruo Imamura Sensei

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Haruo Imamura Sensei passed away at 00:30 this morning due to his illness. Imamura Sensei was the Team Captain of the Inaugural Judo Team at Tenri University. After moving to Fresno, California, Imamura Sensei was the...

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...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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