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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...

2026 USJF Summer Nationals

SAVE THE DATE!  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 event.  Registration...

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...

Death of Takeda Sensei

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Jeffrey Takeda passed away suddenly earlier today. Takeda Sensei was the Head Instructor for the West Clovis Judo Club and also the...

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2016 Summer Nationals – Results 2nd Day

2ND DAY - OUTSTANDING AWARDS MALE OUTSTANDING - ANTHONY URREA, PACIFIC MALE OUTSTANDING TECHINQUE - ANTHONY BRETT, PEARL CITY MALE SPORTMANSHIP - ISAIAH RAMIREZ, BARSTOW MALE SPIRIT - RAYSEN MOTOYAMA, MILIANI FEMALE OUTSTANDING - DAVINA NONO, SOUTHWEST JUDO FEMALE...

2016 Summer Nationals – Results 1st Day

1ST DAY - OUTSTANDING AWARDS MALE OUTSTANDING - RYDER YOSHITAKE, SAN GABRIEL MALE OUTSTANDING TECHINQUE - ARTHER LO, INDUSTRY SHERIFF MALE SPORTMANSHIP - RICKY MARIN, MOJICA MALE SPIRIT - BRANDON CHAQOLLA, OKUBO FEMALE OUTSTANDING - MARJORII MCDONALD, SAKURAKAN FEMALE...

Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda

Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda

Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda Inducted 2016 Head Instructor 7th dan at the Sacramento Judo Club, Inc. Born December 14, 1944 at the Internment Camp, Gila Rivers, Arizona Raised in the Fowler and Fresno area on a farm Education 1967– BS Degree, Agribusiness-Agronomy, California...

Death of Takeda Sensei

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Jeffrey Takeda passed away suddenly earlier today. Takeda Sensei was the Head Instructor for the West Clovis Judo Club and also the President of Chuka Judo Yudanshakai. He also served as the Chairperson for the...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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