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Edwin Takemori
© 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Edwin Takemori Judo Biography Edwin Takemori, a highly accomplished judoka, achieved his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1957 and currently holds the...
Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club
Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began...
Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt
Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C., Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a...
22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025
Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information: [pdf-embedder url="https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22nd-Maccabiah-Games-judo-updated-w-logo.pdf" title="22nd Maccabiah...
2024 USJF Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Presidential Recognition Awards Banquet
Spend an enjoyable Saturday evening with our USJF Judo community and help to congratulate, recognize, celebrate, honor and show our appreciation for our awardees for their expertise and service to the Judo community across the USA, with Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, and the USJF!
European Judo Union Gallery, 2008 to present
European Judo Union photos from 2008 to present. At https://www.eju.net/galleries/ the European Judo Union has posted photos, from 2008 to present. There are kata, shiai, masters, clinics and...
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Edwin Takemori
© 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Edwin Takemori Judo Biography Edwin Takemori, a highly accomplished judoka, achieved his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1957 and currently holds the prestigious rank of Hachidan (8th degree black belt). His journey in...
Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club
Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He trained extensively at...
Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt
Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C., Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and lifelong commitment...
22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025
Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information: [pdf-embedder url="https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22nd-Maccabiah-Games-judo-updated-w-logo.pdf" title="22nd Maccabiah Games judo (updated w logo)"]
2024 USJF Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Presidential Recognition Awards Banquet
Spend an enjoyable Saturday evening with our USJF Judo community and help to congratulate, recognize, celebrate, honor and show our appreciation for our awardees for their expertise and service to the Judo community across the USA, with Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, and the USJF!
European Judo Union Gallery, 2008 to present
European Judo Union photos from 2008 to present. At https://www.eju.net/galleries/ the European Judo Union has posted photos, from 2008 to present. There are kata, shiai, masters, clinics and meetings.
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Central Coast | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | 2026 Arlington Fall Tournament | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8989 |
| Dec 05, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SENSHI JUDO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Dec 06, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Itsutsu-no-Kata Clinic | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's Clini | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKA | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - SAN GABRIEL JUDO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - GARDENA JUDO DOJO | Nanka | ✉ Jason Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
