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Masataka Hirayama

by | March 17, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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...
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Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

by | March 2, 2026 | Articles, News | 0 Comments

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...
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Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

by | March 2, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

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Honoring Anthony Grisanti

Jun 29, 2014 |

A memorial fund for Anthony Grisanti has been started for a child care center at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Please make your checks out to and mail them to: Immanuel Lutheran Church107 Scott...

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Tony Grisanti obituary

Jun 19, 2014 |

Anthony M. “Tony” Grisanti of Buffalo, NY, died age 63 suddenly on June 17, 2014. He survived by Joyce (nee Herkimer) Gugino his best friend, love of his life and rock for the past 40...

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Tony Grisanti

Jun 17, 2014 |

Tony Grisanti from Buffalo has passed away. He will be missed by many people. Truly we have lost a great Judoka, Referee, and person.

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Sanctioned Events

Honoring Anthony Grisanti

by | Jun 29, 2014 |

A memorial fund for Anthony Grisanti has been started for a child care center at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Please make your checks out to and mail them to: Immanuel Lutheran Church107 Scott StreetTonawanda, NY 14150 Please put "Anthony Grisanti Memorial Fund" in the...

Tony Grisanti obituary

by | Jun 19, 2014 |

Anthony M. “Tony” Grisanti of Buffalo, NY, died age 63 suddenly on June 17, 2014. He survived by Joyce (nee Herkimer) Gugino his best friend, love of his life and rock for the past 40 years and three cherished stepsons Robert (Susan) Gugino, William...

Tony Grisanti

by | Jun 17, 2014 |

Tony Grisanti from Buffalo has passed away. He will be missed by many people. Truly we have lost a great Judoka, Referee, and person.

Did you miss the presentation – Takemori?

by | May 29, 2014 |

Here are some more photos from the Senior Nationals and the presentation made by Dr. Andor Paposi-Jobb. He presented his latest two paintings, one to James (Jimmy) Takemori and the other to Sergeant Major E L Beshimentob Mayfield, USMC (Retired).

Kyu rank Certificate Templates available

by | May 22, 2014 |

Kyu Rank Promotion Certificate Templates are available to download. Junior Kyu rank certificate templates for 6 kyu system Junior Kyu rank certificate templates for 11 kyu system Senior Kyu Rank Promotion Certificate Templates Please go to the download page to see all...

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