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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...

USA Judo and US Judo Federation Breaking News

(Colorado Springs, CO) – In an effort to improve and propel Judo forward as the sport prepares for the LA28 Games and beyond, and with the support of USA Judo’s Board of Directors and the United States Judo Federation’s Executive Committee, both organizations have...

Tone Shimizu

Tone Shimizu died peacefully in hospice care on November 4, 2025, after suffering a stroke. Tone was born to Kameki Shimizu and Sotera Fernandez in Negros Oriental, Philippines on March 30, 1938. Tone moved with his family to Japan after the war....

Yone now available in English

Yoshisada Yonezuka, Sensei, 9th Dan, came to the USA in the early 1960's after graduating from Nihon University in Japan. 'Yone', as many of his students and friends call him has recently published...

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All-American Judo Membership (AAJM)

The All-American Judo Membership is available for purchase though USJF. Please download the application form. The All-American Judo Membership (AAJM) is a cooperative program between USA Judo,...

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Jim Onchi tribute

This story appeared in The Oregonian written by John Canzano, the sports columnist of that paper. The strips of sod placed over the soil on his cemetery plot haven't yet taken root. It's been a...

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Keiko Fukuda Sensei

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Keiko Fukuda Sensei passed away at about 2:30 PM today, Saturday, 2/9/13. Fukuda Sensei was 99 years of age. We will provide more information as we...

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Sanctioned Events

Yone now available in English

Yoshisada Yonezuka, Sensei, 9th Dan, came to the USA in the early 1960's after graduating from Nihon University in Japan. 'Yone', as many of his students and friends call him has recently published the English version of his book titled, Yone. The book is full of...

All-American Judo Membership (AAJM)

The All-American Judo Membership is available for purchase though USJF. Please download the application form. The All-American Judo Membership (AAJM) is a cooperative program between USA Judo, United States Judo Association, and the USJF. It allows those who wish to...

Memorial Service in Honor of Keiko Fukuda Sensei

A memorial service in honor of Keiko Fukuda Sensei will be held at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102 on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM. If you wish to send a donation in honor of Fukuda Sensei it would be greatly appreciated...

Jim Onchi tribute

This story appeared in The Oregonian written by John Canzano, the sports columnist of that paper. The strips of sod placed over the soil on his cemetery plot haven't yet taken root. It's been a couple of weeks since 94-year-old Jim Onchi was buried at Lincoln Memorial...

Keiko Fukuda Sensei

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Keiko Fukuda Sensei passed away at about 2:30 PM today, Saturday, 2/9/13. Fukuda Sensei was 99 years of age. We will provide more information as we receive it.

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 31, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 01, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA
Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
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
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812