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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....

USJA / USJF 2012 Winter Nationals

The first weekend in December 2012 saw the town of La Verne, a suburb of Los Angeles come alive with another highly successful USJA / USJF Winter Nationals. The 7-year success of this event can be...

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Promote Judo with a poster from USJF

USJF is pleased that these posters are now available to help promote Judo. Display them at your dojo as well as elsewhere. Contact the USJF National Office to order: email (), phone (541) 889-8753),...

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Everybody Can Learn Judo music video

"Everybody Can Learn Judo" was originally an anti-bully rap music video dubbed, "Nobody Likes a Bully". "Everybody Can Learn Judo" was rewritten by Deadline Communications, LLC’s (of W. Bloomfield,...

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USJA / USJF 2012 Winter Nationals

The first weekend in December 2012 saw the town of La Verne, a suburb of Los Angeles come alive with another highly successful USJA / USJF Winter Nationals. The 7-year success of this event can be attributed to the hard work of the Goltz Judo crew, the Nanka referees...

Promote Judo with a poster from USJF

USJF is pleased that these posters are now available to help promote Judo. Display them at your dojo as well as elsewhere. Contact the USJF National Office to order: email (), phone (541) 889-8753), fax (541 889-5836 or 413 502-4983or by postUnited States Judo...

Everybody Can Learn Judo music video

"Everybody Can Learn Judo" was originally an anti-bully rap music video dubbed, "Nobody Likes a Bully". "Everybody Can Learn Judo" was rewritten by Deadline Communications, LLC’s (of W. Bloomfield, Michigan) Kyle Wilson, Jr. (Sir K). Sir K. wrote the gothic musical...

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