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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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Pedro Kolychkine

© 2025, Pedro Kolychkine, all rights reserved. Pedro Kolychkine Judo Biography Pedro Kolychkine was born in 1964, started his Judo practice with his grandfather in Havana, Cuba at an early age. When speaking of historical and philosophical perspective as it...
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).

USJF Event Medical Professional Liability Program

USJF Event Medical Professional Liability Program

The 2023-24 USJF Event Medical Professional Liability Program Summary & Enrollment Forms are available. This program is an easy way to show your appreciation for your volunteer Medical Staff at your event and provide them with Medical Liability coverage for...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 09, 2025The Chaves in House Tournament
Cambridge, MA
Rokushu
Nov 15, 20252025 Nanka Nage no Kata Clinic
Lake Elsinore, CA
NankaMary Wakabayashi
Nov 15, 2025Paul Owen Memorial Tournament
Lincoln, NE
Chicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782
Nov 29, 2025Big Island Nage no Kata Examination
Hilo, HI
50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 330-9909
Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA
Nanka
Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Shintaro Taniguchi
(808) 931-0738