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Masataka Hirayama

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did...

Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...

Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo

Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,

Prof. Wally Jay passed away May 29th

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

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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Sanix Trip 2010 Observations

Travel Diary Daniela Gomez, Judoka Sanix Trip 2010 Observer Even though I was not part of the U.S Sanix Team (I am sixteen), I was lucky enough to be able to accompany my sister to Japan. I think...

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Prof. Wally Jay passed away May 29th

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

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

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

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...

Sanix Trip 2010 Observations

Travel Diary Daniela Gomez, Judoka Sanix Trip 2010 Observer Even though I was not part of the U.S Sanix Team (I am sixteen), I was lucky enough to be able to accompany my sister to Japan. I think the Sanix Trip was a great experience for my sister and I, and our Judo...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026Warriors Quest
Honolulu, HI
50th StateGuy Yoshimoto
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD
Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA
ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
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