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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,...
Dage Travel Grant Announcement and Forms
Please note that applications for the Dave Travel Grant will close on 6 July 2013 and decisions should be made during the weekend of Junior Nationals Please click on this link for the Travel Grant Announcement and Forms Further information can be found on the Dage...
SJSU Honors Judo Legend Yoshihiro Uchida
Yoshihiro Uchida – local boy, World War II veteran, alumnus, part-time instructor and the driving force behind judo's rise to an Olympic sport – was honored for an astounding 65 years of service to the university. This is a record not just for San Jose...
William “Bill” John Castro, President of Southern Pacific Judo Yudanshaki
William "Bill" John Castro, Sr., 87, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2nd. Bill was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 26, 1926 to Frank and Elizabeth Castro and was raised in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood where he attended Likelike Grammar School, Kalihi Kai...
| 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 |