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Documentary on Teen Judoka, Teshya Alo
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. We recently reached out to you on behalf of America ReFramed, a documentary series on public television. Thank you for helping to promote the national broadcast premiere of WINNING GIRL. Check local listings for air...
Lessons learned from judoka
A note from Vaughn Imada I believe that in this article Doug Berninger has very eloquently captured what so many of us in the sport believe.
Sensei Jimmy Takemori
To the judo community: Our friend and Sensei Jimmy Takemori passed away this morning (May 15th) after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. I will send the details to everyone on this distribution list as soon as I receive them from the family....
Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award for 2014
On behalf of the Committee, thank you to all of the USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award for 2014 Academic applicants! We encourage all eligible students to continue your academic and judo studies and to apply again next year. The committee received 10 applications...
Gus Costa Piperakis – 5th DanOctober 31, 1932 – April 10, 2015
Sensei Gus Costa Piperakis, Godan, of Sacramento Judo Club passed peacefully on April 10, 2015 after a long illness. He was a life-long member of the US Judo community. He has been a member and contributing instructor of Sacramento Judo Club, a member of the...
Latest deadline for the B.C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant
The B.C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant has been established by a generous donation to USJF to support travel for competition or training for up-and-coming USJF athletes. Applications available – NOW Applications due – 4/16/15 for events happening...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Fall Tournament | Nanka | ✉ Scott Momii |
| Oct 04, 2026 | JMAC Kata Classic | Konan | ✉ Peter Stanek |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Clinic | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Invitational | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
