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Sanix 2016 — Nikita Harvey
Dear Sanix, Taisei, USJF and Sensei Saito, Firstly, I would like to say a big “thank you” to the whole Sanix organization for giving me the opportunity to participate in an extraordinary trip to Japan. I had an amazing time traveling with my teammates and competing...
Sanix 2016 — Isaiah Thor
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go to Japan. It was a really fun experience for me. Although the plane ride was a little long, I had a blast touring Japan and competing in the judo tournament. When we first arrived to Japan around noon, my friend (and his...
Juan Carlos Barcos Talks about the New Rules of Competition at the Paris Grand Slam
by Chuck Medani, for the USJF Juan Carlos Barcos Paris, February 12, 2017. Juan Carlos Barcos is the Head Refereeing Director of the International Judo Federation (IJF), and the President of the Spanish Judo Federation. He started his international refereeing career...
Sanix 2016 — Narek Manucharyan
Dear Sensei Saito, USJF, and The Global Arena, Thank you for giving me the opportunity of going to Japan and seeing different styles of the art judo. Japan was a once in a lifetime experience. Without your help, I would of never visited Japan; thus, missing a glorious...
2016 Olympian Angie Delgado Talks About Her Preparation, Fights, and the New Rules at the 2017 Paris Grand Slam
by Chuck Medani, for the USJF Paris, February 13, 2017. Four-time National US Champion Angela Delgado, who trains under Jhonny Prado and Germann Velazco at Ki-Itsu–Sai, (the National Judo Training Center in Coconut Creek, Florida) has been a top US Women’s competitor...
US Team Disappointed on Second Day of Paris Grand Slam
by Chuck Medani, for the USJF Paris, February 12 – The United States judo team ran into a wall today, and was unable to match the success of their lighter weight teammates from the day before at the Paris Grand Slam judo championships. Koch vs World Champion Gwak...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |