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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

Sensei Robert Bonner obituary

Sensei Robert Bonner passed away on 11 October. Robert Bonner established the Yomeikan Judo Club in Defiance, OH during the early 1990s. Dr. Sachio Ashida named Sensei Bonner’s club Yomeikan Judo....

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2015 Members of USJF Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame Committee have announced four new names: Kayla Harrison, Marti Malloy, Howard Nishioka and James Tekemori. Their profiles follow here. Kayla Harrison Kayla Harrison made history at...

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2015 USJF Korean Training Trip

Hello Mr. Asano Hope all is well for you and your family. First of all, you and USJF Executive Committee let USJF High School Student Judokas to participate Special Training in Kyungmin High School...

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Sanctioned Events

Sensei Robert Bonner obituary

Sensei Robert Bonner passed away on 11 October. Robert Bonner established the Yomeikan Judo Club in Defiance, OH during the early 1990s. Dr. Sachio Ashida named Sensei Bonner’s club Yomeikan Judo. Yomeikan is translated as meaning “The Hall of Enlightenment.” Sensei...

2015 Members of USJF Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame Committee have announced four new names: Kayla Harrison, Marti Malloy, Howard Nishioka and James Tekemori. Their profiles follow here. Kayla Harrison Kayla Harrison made history at the 2012 Olympics in London by winning the first Gold Medal by any...

2015 USJF Korean Training Trip

Hello Mr. Asano Hope all is well for you and your family. First of all, you and USJF Executive Committee let USJF High School Student Judokas to participate Special Training in Kyungmin High School Korea. I am very proud to be member of this year team because they did...

Academic Scholars of the Year Oishi

First place Chase Oishi He has experience in many different aspects of judo, competing in national and regional shiai competitions, a certified N3 national referee, as a shodan he teaches shonen and yonen classes and he competes in all seven katas. He is on the...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Mar 29, 20262026 Nanka Spring Development Tournament
Westminster, CA
Nanka✉ Scott Momii
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
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