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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....

Passing of Bob Johnson

I regret to inform you of the passing of Robert (Bob) Johnson of the Pacific Northwest, on October 3, 2012. Bob was a silent supporter of judo. Working in the back room, helping with pooling or...

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Marti Malloy thanks USJF

Thank you so much to the USJF for their encouragement along this amazing journey! It has been a life long one and the USJF has been there the whole way. I even managed to attend almost all of the...

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JUDO IN THE 19TH MACCABIAH GAMES

Every four years Jewish athletes from around the world gather in Israel to compete in their respective sports in the Maccabiah Games. Next year will be the 19th time these games will be conducted...

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Passing of Bob Johnson

I regret to inform you of the passing of Robert (Bob) Johnson of the Pacific Northwest, on October 3, 2012. Bob was a silent supporter of judo. Working in the back room, helping with pooling or registration or kata or writing articles on both local and national judo...

Judo redefining athletics at Boys and Girls Club

Harold Yamada's introduction into teaching Judo was only partially by choice. After years of training with his father, Yamada earned his own black belt and when he did, immediately understood the responsibility that comes with such a distinction. "When you get a black...

Program for 2012 National Development Conference

The National Development Conference will be held in Irving, Texas, from Sunday, October 28, 2012, thru Tuesday, October 30, 2012. This year's featured programs are: Nage no Kata - In Depth with Eiko Shepherd Coach Certification & Master Coach Certification with...

Marti Malloy thanks USJF

Thank you so much to the USJF for their encouragement along this amazing journey! It has been a life long one and the USJF has been there the whole way. I even managed to attend almost all of the Shintaro Nakano clinics put on by the USJF in order to show my support....

Report on Korea Summer Training 2012

The last trip to Korea was our 6th participation. Once again it was very worth while trip and very much learned and enjoyed ( See attachment letters from students). The training session was four session per day, first day we cannot follow due to lack of training...

JUDO IN THE 19TH MACCABIAH GAMES

Every four years Jewish athletes from around the world gather in Israel to compete in their respective sports in the Maccabiah Games. Next year will be the 19th time these games will be conducted and judo will be one of the prominent sports. If you are a Jewish US...

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