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In memory of Neil Simon

by | January 23, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

Neil Simon Past President, United States Judo Federation & Konan Yudanshakai Neil Simon, past president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and Konan Yudanshakai, passed away on Friday, January 23, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and deep...
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USA Judo and US Judo Federation Breaking News

by | January 6, 2026 | Feature Post | 0 Comments

(Colorado Springs, CO) – In an effort to improve and propel Judo forward as the sport prepares for the LA28 Games and beyond, and with the support of USA Judo’s Board of Directors and the United States Judo Federation’s Executive Committee, both organizations have...
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Tone Shimizu

by | November 28, 2025 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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....
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Albert Aoki

Jan 6, 2016 | ,

Albert Aoki Class of 2018 Albert Aoki Inducted 2018 Albert Masaji Aoki was born on January 28, 1933, and died on April 21, 2021 (see his obituary here). The Aoki Family judo tradition originated in...

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Thank you letter

Dec 22, 2015 |

Lisa Capriotti and Robert Gouthro have written to the Elizabeth Lee Scholarship Committee expressing their thanks for its support for their Kata training.

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Alan Shiosaki Obituary

Nov 16, 2015 |

Alan Shiosaki, the middle brother to Ed and Milton Shiosaki, passed away on Nov 8, 2015 after a long illness. Alan was once a member of the old time "Gardena Valley YMCA Judo Club" in Gardena during...

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Obituary of Jack Kiyoto Tono

Nov 15, 2015 |

Jack Kiyoto Tono, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home in Thornton, CO. on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the age of 94. Born and raised in California, he and his family were forced to...

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AnnMaria De Mars

by | Feb 20, 2016 | ,

AnnMaria De Mars Class of 1993 AnnMaria De Mars AnnMaria De Mars (born August 15, 1958), formerly known as Ann-Maria Burns is an English American judoka. She was the first American to win at the World Judo Championships, winning the 1984 tournament in the -56 kg...

Albert Aoki

by | Jan 6, 2016 | ,

Albert Aoki Class of 2018 Albert Aoki Inducted 2018 Albert Masaji Aoki was born on January 28, 1933, and died on April 21, 2021 (see his obituary here). The Aoki Family judo tradition originated in Kumamoto, Japan. Aoki states in the second edition of his...

Thank you letter

by | Dec 22, 2015 |

Lisa Capriotti and Robert Gouthro have written to the Elizabeth Lee Scholarship Committee expressing their thanks for its support for their Kata training.

Alan Shiosaki Obituary

by | Nov 16, 2015 |

Alan Shiosaki, the middle brother to Ed and Milton Shiosaki, passed away on Nov 8, 2015 after a long illness. Alan was once a member of the old time "Gardena Valley YMCA Judo Club" in Gardena during his teen years, Alan was a great judo player and traveled to many...

Obituary of Jack Kiyoto Tono

by | Nov 15, 2015 |

Jack Kiyoto Tono, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home in Thornton, CO. on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the age of 94. Born and raised in California, he and his family were forced to relocate from the San Jose area and interned at the Heart Mountain...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 24, 2026January 2026 Winter Tournament
Anchorage, AK		50th State✉ Mark Langberg
(907) 250-7895
Jan 24, 2026Intermountain Judo Teacher Certification Course
Caldwell, ID		Intermountain✉ Bret Gerthe
(986) 895-2077
Jan 31, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI		Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 01, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA		Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Feb 21, 20262026 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids , MI		Konan✉ Neil Redding
(616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026Konan Promotional
Northville, MI		Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR		Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV		Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812