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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...
Letter from Robert Fukuda
Here is a letter from Robert about his trip to the London Olympics where he officiated. Here are the pictures.
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...
Athlete Scholar of the Year
The Athlete Scholar of the Year Mr Jeff Takeda awarded this prize to Elaine Tandjung from Vallejo Judo Club from Hokka Yudanshakai. She is the 1st place winner of $1000.
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...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - South Bay Judo | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Ju no Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Allan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2026 PSJA Fall Novice Tournament | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshakai Promotional Testing | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - Valley Judo Insti | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | 2026 Shufu North Junior/Senior Promotional Event | Shufu | ✉ Miki Takemori |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Warriors Quest 50th SJA Judo Tournament hosted by | 50th State | ✉ |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Central Coast | |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's Clini | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKA | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
