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Two interesting videos on youtube
From Edward Szrejter - video on meaning of judo by Dr. Kano This video sums up what Judo is to the Traditionalist Kodokan instructor. Not a condemnation on what others do in the name of Judo however, most often the full term, Kodokan Judo" is not emphasized, only the...
Sensei Eddie Stewart
It is with a sad heart that I report to you the passing of Sensei Eddie Stewart, founder of the Bojuka Ryu Martial Arts Club (1970) this past Friday, March 7th. Like many Sensei, he was a great instructor, role model, a mentor, counselor, and friend. Services will be...
John Pyle
Big John Pyle passed peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Feb. 27, 2014. A memorial celebration will be held at Mountain Life Church in McCall, Idaho, on Saturday March 8, 2014, at 2 p.m. A Celebration of Life reception and pot luck will follow at...
Dan Israel passes IJF-A Referee Exam
On behalf of the USJF Referee Development and Certification Committee, I would like to announce that Dan Israel, long time USJF member and supporter, has passed the IJF-A (International) referee exam in Oberwart, Austria. Congratulations to Dan for this...
An Inspirational Clinic with Kevin Asano
“You don't have win a gold medal, to know what it feels like to be a gold medal winner in your heart” is the message Kevin Asano brought to City College of San Francisco. On Saturday, January 25th 2014, CENCO and HOKKA yudanshakai co-sponsored a clinic...
The 2014 Kagami Biraki
On January 18, 2014, three Central Coast clubs (Soko Joshi, Palo Alto, and San Jose Buddhist Judo Clubs) celebrated Kagami Biraki in Palo Alto, California. The late Sensei Keiko Fukuda, 10th dan, started Kagami Biraki as a New Year celebration 43 years ago. This year...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament Coeur d'Alene, ID | Northwest | ✉ Jennifer Badertscher (470) 629-1220 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI | 50th State | Guy Yoshimoto |
| 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 |