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Congratulations to Corinne Shigemoto

It is my great honor, on behalf of the United States Judo Federation, to congratulate Corinne Shigemoto on her induction into the U.S. Judo Hall of Fame.

USJF and USA Judo Agree for a Partnership

The United States Judo Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto and USJF Executive Director Robert for their collaboration in establishing this reciprocal membership agreement.

2026 USJF Summer Nationals

Smoothcomp Registration in Now Open 2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco!  July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco.  Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA.  This tournament will also be a USA Judo point...

The 2015 Shufu Clinic

On Saturday, February 7th, DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland was the site of the 30th annual Shufu Rules Clinic (formerly the Shufu Referees Clinic). This event, considered one of the...

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Sanix thank-you letter (4)

January 31, 2015 Dear Mrs. Koyama, For the second year in a row, I had the honor of representing the United States of America as part of the Konan Judo Club at the Sanix 2014 International Junior...

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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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Sanctioned Events

The 2015 Shufu Clinic

On Saturday, February 7th, DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland was the site of the 30th annual Shufu Rules Clinic (formerly the Shufu Referees Clinic). This event, considered one of the most important of the year, was founded by former Olympic Referee Gail...

Sanix thank-you letter (4)

January 31, 2015 Dear Mrs. Koyama, For the second year in a row, I had the honor of representing the United States of America as part of the Konan Judo Club at the Sanix 2014 International Junior Judo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan. I wish to thank the USJF for allowing...

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...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Aug 09, 2026Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge EvalShufu✉ Diane Jackson
Aug 15, 2026PSJA Katame no Kata SeminarPacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Aug 15, 20262026 Northwest Summer Girls and Women's Workout Northwest✉ Leslie Mizuki Lo
Aug 22, 2026JBBAH Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional ClinicKonan
Aug 29, 20262026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 333-9909
Oct 24, 202617th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo TournamentChicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782