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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall into six core areas....

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...

Archive appreciation

Dear Vaughn Imada, I have known Jerry Hays for many years (20+). I know he is very dedicated to preserving the history and documents of American Judo’s Past. Jerry provides me and many others from...

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Rap the bullies with ‘Sir K’

Royal Oak, Michigan, December 6, 2011 It's a brand new anti-bully mantra, Nobody Likes a Bully by Ypsilanti native known as "Sir K." It’s a catchy contemporary hip-hop theme with 100 percent...

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Archive appreciation

Dear Vaughn Imada, I have known Jerry Hays for many years (20+). I know he is very dedicated to preserving the history and documents of American Judo’s Past. Jerry provides me and many others from time to time articles and pictures from the Past. I enjoy very much...

2011 Sanix – a report on my experiences

When I was told that I was chosen to represent the United States at the 2011 Sanix Judo Tournament, in Fukuoka, Japan, I was in complete shock. At first, I didn't believe that I was selected. Once I realized my sensei, Eiko Shepherd, wasn't joking I started thinking...

The history of Judo in Panamerican countries

Prof. Luis Guardia has published a book titled: "Origen del Judo Panamericano [The Origin of Judo in Pananamerica]" with plenty of photographs about the history of Judo in Panamerican countries and Cuba dating back 50 or 60 years, including a table with all...

Rap the bullies with ‘Sir K’

Royal Oak, Michigan, December 6, 2011 It's a brand new anti-bully mantra, Nobody Likes a Bully by Ypsilanti native known as "Sir K." It’s a catchy contemporary hip-hop theme with 100 percent positive lyrics leaving listeners humming the Nobody Likes a Bully chorus for...

Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka now published in English

Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka's book originally in Japanese has now been published in English. It is available now at Cranford Judo Karate Center107 South Avenue W.,Cranford, NJ 07016 You can order itby phone: (908) 276-3544or The price is $21 plus $4.41 for shipping book...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA
Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI
50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR
Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
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