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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...

From NY to CA by bicycle

Update Peter Kabai (19) and Janos Kabai (16) made a 4000 mile (6400km) cross-US bicycle trip. They rode unsupported, sleeping in a tent and fixing any bicycle problems using spare parts carried...

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USJF Kata Conference – 2012

Hello Everyone, Here are 239 photos that I took Saturday morning, August 4, of the USJF Kata Conference. Some pictures may seem like they are duplications, but they are not. There is a setting on my...

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Why A Senior USJF Program?

In another 20 years what will the current generation of upcoming JF judo leaders be speaking of when they refer to the "Good Old Days?" It may go something like this, " Back in the day I had a...

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From NY to CA by bicycle

Update Peter Kabai (19) and Janos Kabai (16) made a 4000 mile (6400km) cross-US bicycle trip. They rode unsupported, sleeping in a tent and fixing any bicycle problems using spare parts carried along the trip. They also rode in the hottest Summer weather ever recorded...

Documentary about The Blind Judo Foundation

A couple of months ago we were contacted by Participant Media Productions who wanted to produce a Documentary about the work and mission of the Blind Judo Foundation. They hired Bandito Brothers who recently released Act of Valor to do the filming. The Trailer for the...

USJF Kata Conference – 2012

Hello Everyone, Here are 239 photos that I took Saturday morning, August 4, of the USJF Kata Conference. Some pictures may seem like they are duplications, but they are not. There is a setting on my camera where I can capture several pictures within one second. Look...

Why A Senior USJF Program?

In another 20 years what will the current generation of upcoming JF judo leaders be speaking of when they refer to the "Good Old Days?" It may go something like this, " Back in the day I had a really tough match at the 2012 Junior Nationals. Conversations like this...

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