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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

The 2012 Junior Nationals awards

USJF Special Awards The day 1 awards were presented by USJF President Kevin Asano. The day 2 awards were presented by USJF Vice President Vaughn Imada. Day OneLast Name, First NameName of Dojo/Club...

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Blind Judo on CNN

A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy...

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USJF Special Awards at the 2012 Junior Nationals

The Jeremy Glick Award Pictured with the Glick Trophy are USJF President Kevin Asano and the recipient, Mr. Richard Muller. The Glick award ceremony for Mr. Richard Muller was a touching moment for those who could reflect on the 9/11 disaster. As a retired military...

Marti Malloy Night at San Jose Buddhist Judo Club

This past Monday July 2nd, USA Judo Team member to the 2012 London Olympics, Marti Malloy, visited our weekly practice at the San Jose Buddhist Judo Club. With her final training preparations these next few weeks, she took time from her demanding schedule for a “Photo...

The 2012 Junior Nationals awards

USJF Special Awards The day 1 awards were presented by USJF President Kevin Asano. The day 2 awards were presented by USJF Vice President Vaughn Imada. Day OneLast Name, First NameName of Dojo/Club Male OutstandingSalangdron, RodanKapolei Judo (HI) Fighting...

Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful

Dear U.S. Judo Federation, Thank you so much for your continued generous production support. Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful had its world premiere in March, to a packed house at the Castro Theater, for the San Francisco International Asian American Film...

Blind Judo on CNN

A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy Cahill. Her film was the Editor’s Pick at CNN’s iReport. Take a look. Our...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD
Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026Budokan Summer Camp 2026
Seattle, WA
Northwest✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026
Clovis, CA
San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele