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Tone Shimizu

Tone Shimizu died peacefully in hospice care on November 4, 2025, after suffering a stroke. Tone was born to Kameki Shimizu and Sotera Fernandez in Negros Oriental, Philippines on March 30, 1938. Tone moved with his family to Japan after the war....

FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases

M E M O R A N D U M TO: Individual Members, Member Dojos, Yudanshakais, USJF BOD, USJF BOE, USJF Committees, USJF Exco FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases ** Effective 09/01/2025 ** DATE: August 23, 2025 We hope that this...

James Baker

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Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club

Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began...

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22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025

Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information: [pdf-embedder url="https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22nd-Maccabiah-Games-judo-updated-w-logo.pdf" title="22nd Maccabiah...

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Sanctioned Events

Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club

Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He trained extensively at...

Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt

Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt

Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.,  Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and lifelong commitment...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 29, 2025Big Island Nage no Kata Examination
Hilo, HI
50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 330-9909
Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA
Nanka
Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Shintaro Taniguchi
(808) 931-0738