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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

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
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD
Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
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