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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...

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...

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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Mrs Judo at film festivals

Mrs Judo will screen at these film festivals this autumn. Cincinnati International Film Festival (Cincinnati Ohio, Sept 6-13) DOCUTAH FF (St. George, Utah September 7, 2012) – Red Cliffs...

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Irwin Cohen Sensei

From a post by Pat Adams on Facebook – Judo lost one of its greats this morning. Irwin Cohen passed away at 5:30 this morning. His fight the last 12 years was an inspiration to all. He will be...

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A thank you letter to USJF

To the USJF Membership, Please follow this link to view the closing report of the recent Michigan Judo Development Association fund raising effort to help send Robert Fukuda, Teri Fukuda and Teri's...

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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 and judo will be one of the prominent sports. If you are a Jewish US...

Mrs Judo at film festivals

Mrs Judo will screen at these film festivals this autumn. Cincinnati International Film Festival (Cincinnati Ohio, Sept 6-13) DOCUTAH FF (St. George, Utah September 7, 2012) – Red Cliffs Cinema #3 Mrs. Judo, Starts: 5:35 pm – Ends: 6:55 pm Guam...

Irwin Cohen Sensei

From a post by Pat Adams on Facebook – Judo lost one of its greats this morning. Irwin Cohen passed away at 5:30 this morning. His fight the last 12 years was an inspiration to all. He will be sorely missed by his judo family throughout the world. RIP Irwin. Our...

A thank you letter to USJF

To the USJF Membership, Please follow this link to view the closing report of the recent Michigan Judo Development Association fund raising effort to help send Robert Fukuda, Teri Fukuda and Teri's mother to London to watch Robert referee at the Olympics. The report...

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