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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...

Judo on stamps and coins

Check out the world's largest collection of judo and other martial arts stamps, coins, and phonecards This stamps/coins/phonecards site is unique and comprehensive, cross-referenced, and a great...

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Sanix thank-you letter (3)

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama and USJF I would like to thank Mrs. Julie Koyama/USJF, Sensei Jim, Saito Sensei, Mr. Fukuda, Konan, and everyone who helped and supported me to go to Japan. Also I would like...

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Sanix thank-you letter (2)

Dear Mrs. Koyama, Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to attend the 2014 SANIX International Juvenile Judo Camp and Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan last month. It was an opportunity for...

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Sanix thank-you letter

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama, Hello my name is Michael Ramos and this past December I was given the opportunity to go to Japan and compete in the Sanix judo tournament in Global Arena, I would like to...

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Sanctioned Events

Judo on stamps and coins

Check out the world's largest collection of judo and other martial arts stamps, coins, and phonecards This stamps/coins/phonecards site is unique and comprehensive, cross-referenced, and a great resource for collectors of judo items. Kindly peruse the stamp site. It’s...

Sanix thank-you letter (3)

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama and USJF I would like to thank Mrs. Julie Koyama/USJF, Sensei Jim, Saito Sensei, Mr. Fukuda, Konan, and everyone who helped and supported me to go to Japan. Also I would like to thank Coach Eldred for advice and direction.  To all the judo...

Sanix thank-you letter (2)

Dear Mrs. Koyama, Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to attend the 2014 SANIX International Juvenile Judo Camp and Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan last month. It was an opportunity for me to visit the country where my great grandparents were born, where...

Sanix thank-you letter

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama, Hello my name is Michael Ramos and this past December I was given the opportunity to go to Japan and compete in the Sanix judo tournament in Global Arena, I would like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity to train and compete in Japan. It...

Hayward Nishioka on physical education and Judo

When Colleges Abandon Phys Ed, What Else Is Lost? is an article on the fact that colleges are cutting back on physical education and a growing body of research suggests that regular physical activity helps cognitive development, so people can focus and process...

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