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Let The Worlds Begin!
The 30th Judo World Championships is about to begin in Chelyabinsk, a city of 1.1 million people, WAY out here east of the Ural Mountains of Russia. The site of the 2012 European judo championships, Chelyabinsk (che-LYA-binsk) is called the “Gateway to...
Memorial Service for Larry Kaneshiro Sensei
Dear Friends of Judo, It is with extreme sadness we announce that Larry Kaneshiro Sensei passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 26, after almost a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry has been with San Jose Buddhist Judo Club since 1989. A true Judoka...
Jesse Jones
It is my sad duty to inform you that Mr. Jesse Jones passed away in his sleep earlier this morning. Memorial Service are pending, but most likely will be held on Saturday 9 August. Details will be provided when known.
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...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic Northville, MI | Konan | |