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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,

Special awards in Hawaii

Special Awards Day 1 (Friday) Outstanding Technique Female: Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan. Male: Masami Blayze Sumie, Hawaii Tenri. Sportsmanship AwardFemale: Michaela Barnes, USA Stars. Male: Myles...

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Results in Hawaii (Day Two)

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Saturday Male Juvenile A Under 36 kg 1. Aizayah Maka Yacapin, Ippon Judo 2. Brayden Bella, Hawaii Tenri 3. Braden...

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Results in Hawaii (Day One)

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Friday Male Bantam 1 Under 23 kg 1. Bryson Rubio, Shobukan 2. Thor Guerrero, Hawaii Judo Academy 3, Ashton Creveling,...

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2014 Glick Award

Sensei George Tsubota recipient of the USJF's Jeremy Glick Award with his wife at the USJA/USJF Grassroots Judo™ Summer Nationals in Hawaii with USJF President & Olympic Silver Medalist,...

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Sanctioned Events

Special awards in Hawaii

Special Awards Day 1 (Friday) Outstanding Technique Female: Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan. Male: Masami Blayze Sumie, Hawaii Tenri. Sportsmanship AwardFemale: Michaela Barnes, USA Stars. Male: Myles Honda, South Bay Judo. Fighting Spirit Award Female: Monica Reyes,...

Results in Hawaii (Day Three)

First Annual United States Judo Federation Senior and Masters National Championships Sunday Male Seniors Brown Belt Under 55 kg 1. Ronnie Wise III, Vacaville PAL Makimoto Judo 2. Jason Wong, PAL Makimoto Judo 3. Nathan Lee, Wadokan Judo Under 66 kg 1. Jordan...

Results in Hawaii (Day Two)

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Saturday Male Juvenile A Under 36 kg 1. Aizayah Maka Yacapin, Ippon Judo 2. Brayden Bella, Hawaii Tenri 3. Braden Goucher, Yushido Judo Under 40 kg 1. Justin Yuen, Kaimuki YMCA 2. Dan...

Results in Hawaii (Day One)

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Friday Male Bantam 1 Under 23 kg 1. Bryson Rubio, Shobukan 2. Thor Guerrero, Hawaii Judo Academy 3, Ashton Creveling, Bojuka Ryuu Under 27 kg 1. Tyger Taam, Hawaii Tenri 2. Sam Odom,...

2014 Glick Award

Sensei George Tsubota recipient of the USJF's Jeremy Glick Award with his wife at the USJA/USJF Grassroots Judo™ Summer Nationals in Hawaii with USJF President & Olympic Silver Medalist, Kevin Asano as well as USJA President, Gary Goltz. The Tournament brought...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
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