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USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops

by | January 26, 2026 | Feature Post | 0 Comments

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...
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In memory of Neil Simon

by | January 23, 2026 | News, Obituary | 0 Comments

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...
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USA Judo and US Judo Federation Breaking News

by | January 6, 2026 | Feature Post | 0 Comments

(Colorado Springs, CO) – In an effort to improve and propel Judo forward as the sport prepares for the LA28 Games and beyond, and with the support of USA Judo’s Board of Directors and the United States Judo Federation’s Executive Committee, both organizations have...
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Prof. Wally Jay passed away May 29th

Jun 25, 2011 |

Prof. Wally Jay a Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:00 pm. Kofman Auditorium, Alameda High School 2200 Central Ave. Alameda, California 94501 Friends, students...

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The El Toro Judo Club Ukemi-athon

Apr 18, 2011 |

On Saturday April 2nd the Students of El Toro Judo Club (Laguna Niguel, CA) held an event to raise funds for the Red Cross Relief efforts in Japan. Many club members have friends and families...

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Sanctioned Events

Prof. Wally Jay passed away May 29th

by | Jun 25, 2011 |

Prof. Wally Jay a Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:00 pm. Kofman Auditorium, Alameda High School 2200 Central Ave. Alameda, California 94501 Friends, students and family are invited. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, the family...

The top ten clubs and the Century clubs

by | Jun 2, 2011 |

Here is a table of membership showing the top 10 clubs and Century clubs (clubs with 100 or more members) in the USJF RankDojoYDKMembers 1San Jose Buddhist Judo ClubCentral Coast259 2Sawtelle Judo DojoNanka222 3Oishi Judo ClubHudson192 4Gardena Judo ClubNanka180...

The El Toro Judo Club Ukemi-athon

by | Apr 18, 2011 |

On Saturday April 2nd the Students of El Toro Judo Club (Laguna Niguel, CA) held an event to raise funds for the Red Cross Relief efforts in Japan. Many club members have friends and families affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. To raise funds the junior...

USA Judo teams up with US Olympic Committee

by | Apr 15, 2011 |

Colorado Springs, CO – The United States Olympic Committee has approached USA Judo to professionally film and broadcast the upcoming Senior National Championships LIVE over the internet later this month from Orlando, FL. "Streaming the action live for this...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 31, 2026Konan Promotional Clinic
Northville, MI		Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 01, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA		Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
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
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812