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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall into six core areas....

USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and strengthen leadership...

In memory of Neil Simon

Neil Simon Past President, United States Judo Federation & Konan Yudanshakai Neil Simon, past president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and Konan Yudanshakai, passed away on Friday, January 23, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and deep...

Some pictures from Pittsburgh

Glick award – Mr. James Takemori Photo is by Mr Chris Mitsuoka left is USJF president Kevin Asano, second from the left is Jeremy Glick award recipient Mr. James Takemori, third from the left...

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Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai

Dear Judo Friends, It grieves me to report the passing yesterday of our long-time Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai (the last of the founders of the Chicago Yudanshai), reported to me by his wife...

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New area of web site – Judo Studies

We are putting up short articles written by senior sensei of the USJF. The title of the area is Judo Studies David Matsumoto has written the first of the archive. Dr. David Matsumoto, Director of Humintell, is a renowned expert in the field of microexpressions, facial...

Some pictures from Pittsburgh

Glick award – Mr. James Takemori Photo is by Mr Chris Mitsuoka left is USJF president Kevin Asano, second from the left is Jeremy Glick award recipient Mr. James Takemori, third from the left Vaughn Imada, USJF vice president, and on the right is USJA president...

To those who would teach and coach Judo

The Teachers Institute Committee's goal is – "Implementation of a systematic method of instruction that insures that its participants will be able to not only perform the techniques of judo but to instruct others as well, in addition to being knowledgeable in...

2013 USJA-USJF Junior National Results

Gary Goltz wrote: Over 500 competitors participated this past weekend at the 4th Annual USJA / USJF Junior Nationals in Greater Pittsburgh, PA. It was hosted by Eugene Kim of Kim’s Martial Arts who graciously provided this Complete List of Results. NAGE NO KATA YOUTH...

Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai

Dear Judo Friends, It grieves me to report the passing yesterday of our long-time Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai (the last of the founders of the Chicago Yudanshai), reported to me by his wife Peggy. Sensei is also survived by his daughters Diane (Mike) Furuta,...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA
Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Feb 15, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, Hi
50th State✉ Everett Pavo
Feb 21, 20262026 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids , MI
Konan✉ Neil Redding
(616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026Konan Promotional
Northville, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR
Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE
Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV
Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA
Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR
Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
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