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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall into six core areas....

USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and strengthen leadership...

In memory of Neil Simon

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...
Allan Coage

Allan Coage

Allan Coage Inducted 1993 Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring...

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Albert Aoki

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

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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Allan Coage

Allan Coage

Allan Coage Inducted 1993 Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring names Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. He won a bronze medal in...

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Ben Nighthorse Campbell Class of 1993 Ben Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is an American politician. He was a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1993 until 2005. Campbell was a three-term U.S. Representative from 1987 to 1993, when he was sworn into office as a...

AnnMaria De Mars

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

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

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

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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 15, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, Hi
50th State✉ Everett Pavo
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
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA
Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR
Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
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