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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...

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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Onchi Sensei has taken his last bow

Onchi Sensei's family have asked me to post that all are welcome to the viewing and the services honoring Onchi Sensei. There will be a viewing at Rose City Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 25th from noon...

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Judo Rap Song Update

Erik Bean wrote: The video your team posted has nearly 5,500 hits, 29 likes and 3 dislikes. While likes are not scientific, generally, I think most viewers enjoy watching the video and most...

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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 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.

Onchi Sensei has taken his last bow

Onchi Sensei's family have asked me to post that all are welcome to the viewing and the services honoring Onchi Sensei. There will be a viewing at Rose City Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 25th from noon to 5pm, Sat. From 9 - 4pm, Sun. 1pm - 4pm & Mon. - Thurs 9:30am - 5pm....

Judo Rap Song Update

Erik Bean wrote: The video your team posted has nearly 5,500 hits, 29 likes and 3 dislikes. While likes are not scientific, generally, I think most viewers enjoy watching the video and most importantly it demonstrates the USJF is able to cross age, race, and culture...

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