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Open letter from Joon K. Chi about the Festival in Busan
This will be the 5th time USJF high school development program will attend the Festival in Busan, Korea. See the revised schedule. If you are interested in attending, here are the requirements: USJF member 10 – 12th grade in high school 70 kg or more (because...
New Referee Licenses Granted at the US Open
The following individuals passed the Pan American Judo Confederation examination for “C” Referee Licenses at the US Open in Dural, Florida on May 12, 2012. Mr. David Malek, WI Mr. David Allen, MT Mr. Ryan Shimokawa, HI Mr. Sheldon Konno, HI On behalf of the USJF...
Yoshihiro Uchida article in the NY Times
Yoshihiro Uchida celebrated his 92nd birthday on Sunday. Even more impressive is that for 66 of his years, Uchida has been coaching judo at San Jose State University. He built the program into a national power and has almost single-handedly elevated the stature and...
My Trip to Japan
When I first got there I was very cold. But as soon as my mom and I got the room heated up we were good. The first day of practice was very hard. We had 20 rounds of randori and 12 rounds of newaza 3minutes each. There were about twice as many Japanese people as there...
Sensei Shuzo Chris Kato
We are sad to announce that Sensei Shuzo Chris Kato, 7th Dan, Seattle Dojo has passed away. For his obituary, please click here
Guy Matsuoka
Guy Matsuoka, one of the founders of the Twin Falls Judo Club and the judo program at the College of Southern Idaho, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Matsuoka Sensei was 95 years old. Guy's obituary
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Fall Tournament | Nanka | ✉ Scott Momii |
| Oct 04, 2026 | JMAC Kata Classic | Konan | ✉ Peter Stanek |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Clinic | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Invitational | San Joaquin | ✉ Hannah Tsutsui |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
