Select Page

Stay Up to Date

USJF News & Events

News

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,

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...

read more

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),...

read more

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,...

read more

Sanctioned Events

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
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