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Tone Shimizu

Tone Shimizu died peacefully in hospice care on November 4, 2025, after suffering a stroke. Tone was born to Kameki Shimizu and Sotera Fernandez in Negros Oriental, Philippines on March 30, 1938. Tone moved with his family to Japan after the war....

FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases

M E M O R A N D U M TO: Individual Members, Member Dojos, Yudanshakais, USJF BOD, USJF BOE, USJF Committees, USJF Exco FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases ** Effective 09/01/2025 ** DATE: August 23, 2025 We hope that this...

James Baker

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Interview with Kevin Asano

On Saturday, May 3rd, your USJF Roving Reporter (RR) was able to catch up with Kevin Asano, president of the USJF and Olympic silver medalist, to ask about some of the issues that are important for...

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Richard Muller’s service

Here is the info for Richard Muller's service: Friday, May 16th, 11:30-13:30. Navy Reserve Center 6735 N Basin Ave Portland, OR 97217 Richard's survivors are: Wife of 61 years, Mertie Muller....

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2014 Korean Training Trip

The 2014 USJF High School Male Judoka special training camp in Korea High School from 11–19 July, 2014. last year's travelling judoka This year will be 10th year of this special training camp....

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Richard Muller, Sensei

Obukan, the USJF, and indeed all of American judo has lost a great judoka with the passing of Richard Muller Sensei. He has been a constant voice of reason for our dojo and for the USJF. A friend,...

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Sanctioned Events

Interview with Kevin Asano

On Saturday, May 3rd, your USJF Roving Reporter (RR) was able to catch up with Kevin Asano, president of the USJF and Olympic silver medalist, to ask about some of the issues that are important for the members of USJF. RR and Kevin Asano, USJF President, were in Reno,...

Richard Muller’s service

Here is the info for Richard Muller's service: Friday, May 16th, 11:30-13:30. Navy Reserve Center 6735 N Basin Ave Portland, OR 97217 Richard's survivors are: Wife of 61 years, Mertie Muller. Children Karla (Rick), Lisa (Bill), Johann (Kristine) and Heidi (Leigh)....

2014 Korean Training Trip

The 2014 USJF High School Male Judoka special training camp in Korea High School from 11–19 July, 2014. last year's travelling judoka This year will be 10th year of this special training camp. All interested male high school judoka (14-19years old) should...

Richard Muller, Sensei

Obukan, the USJF, and indeed all of American judo has lost a great judoka with the passing of Richard Muller Sensei. He has been a constant voice of reason for our dojo and for the USJF. A friend, and a mentor, an all around great man. He will be missed. From a...

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Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA
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Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI
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