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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....

FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases

M E M O R A N D U M TO: Individual Members, Member Dojos, Yudanshakais, USJF BOD, USJF BOE, USJF Committees, USJF Exco FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: FY 2026 USJF Fee Increases ** Effective 09/01/2025 ** DATE: August 23, 2025 We hope that this...

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USJF Point Roster Scholarship Program

USJF Point Roster Scholarship Program

Breaking News:
The USJF recently introduced an exciting scholarship initiative—the USJF National Point Roster Scholarship/Grant program. This program aims to annually grant college scholarships to the top three performers (both male and female) in championship categories including Bantam(s) 4-5-6, Intermediate, Juvenile, IJF Jr., USJF Youth Referees, and Jr. Kata, all within the age range of up to 17 years old.

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USJF Statement On USAJudo Your Choice

USJF Statement On USAJudo Your Choice

In response to USA Judo’s withdrawal from the AJAA and USA Judo’s recent announcement about a “Your Choice” Participation/Membership Plan with a No Insurance Participation Waiver (NIPW).

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USJF Point Roster Scholarship Program

USJF Point Roster Scholarship Program

Breaking News:
The USJF recently introduced an exciting scholarship initiative—the USJF National Point Roster Scholarship/Grant program. This program aims to annually grant college scholarships to the top three performers (both male and female) in championship categories including Bantam(s) 4-5-6, Intermediate, Juvenile, IJF Jr., USJF Youth Referees, and Jr. Kata, all within the age range of up to 17 years old.

USJF Fall National Championships

USJF Fall National Championships

The USJF is delighted to announce the upcoming National Championships scheduled for this Fall, taking place at City College of San Francisco on October 28, 2023. This event will coincide with national committee meetings of the USJF Board of Directors, and Board of...

USJF Statement On USAJudo Your Choice

USJF Statement On USAJudo Your Choice

In response to USA Judo’s withdrawal from the AJAA and USA Judo’s recent announcement about a “Your Choice” Participation/Membership Plan with a No Insurance Participation Waiver (NIPW).

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 24, 2026January 2026 Winter Tournament
Anchorage, AK
50th State✉ Mark Langberg
(907) 250-7895
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