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Marti Malloy wins Olympic bronze medal
You can find some good pictures and stories of this amazing moment at: San Jose Mercury News NBCOlympics USA Today
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...
The passing of Ralph Reyes
I am saddened to report the passing of Ralph Reyes, national referee and long time friend to many in all segments of the judo community. Ralph produced many national champions at the Jamie Towers Judo Club where he was the head instructor, traveled with them around...
| 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 |
