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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...

Honoring Excellence in American Judo

Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future The USJF Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Banquet is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the values, dedication, and community that define judo in the United States. As we honor these remarkable individuals, we...

Tony Grisanti

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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Award for Ken Kokka

On Monday Ken Kokka, Sensei, (along with this colleagues) is getting the Home Front Award from the National Park Service. The National Park Service Home Front Award is to recognize people, projects,...

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Tony Grisanti

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?

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

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...

Sode Tsurikomi Goshi and A Farewell to Aiko Sato

It is with some sadness that I write this article. It has been a 3 weeks since we have seen Sensei Aiko Sato at her last open mat at San Jose State. We had arrived early hoping to get a few moments to say good bye to Sensei Sato and the room was already packed. It...

Award for Ken Kokka

On Monday Ken Kokka, Sensei, (along with this colleagues) is getting the Home Front Award from the National Park Service. The National Park Service Home Front Award is to recognize people, projects, programs or publications that preserve a home front site or...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jun 22, 20262026 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp
Seattle, WA
NorthwestLeslie Mizuki-Lo
(206) 715-5903
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
Jul 17, 2026Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp
San Jose, CA
Central CoastAlaine Abad
(510) 468-3417
Aug 15, 2026PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI
Konan