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USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop

by | February 9, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

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....
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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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George Harris

Jan 7, 2011 |

George Harris, a member of the inaugural 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, spent time with many of us in San Dimas, California last month at the Winter Nationals. It was a shock to hear that George had an...

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ESIX Fast Facts Report

Sep 20, 2010 |

For the attention of all senseis Attached is an ESIX Fast Facts article regarding the recent medical report indicating a link between concussions and Lou Gehrig's disease, and the need for...

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Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste

Sep 7, 2010 |

Bernard Edwin Baptiste September 8, 1920 — September 1, 2010 I regret to inform you that Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste, Sichidan, passed away, at his home in Pacific Grove on Wednesday evening,...

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Sanctioned Events

George Harris

by | Jan 7, 2011 |

George Harris, a member of the inaugural 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, spent time with many of us in San Dimas, California last month at the Winter Nationals. It was a shock to hear that George had an aggressive form of cancer and that he was hospitalized and had been...

ESIX Fast Facts Report

by | Sep 20, 2010 |

For the attention of all senseis Attached is an ESIX Fast Facts article regarding the recent medical report indicating a link between concussions and Lou Gehrig's disease, and the need for concussion management by sports organizations. Please take a few minutes to...

Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste

by | Sep 7, 2010 |

Bernard Edwin Baptiste September 8, 1920 — September 1, 2010 I regret to inform you that Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste, Sichidan, passed away, at his home in Pacific Grove on Wednesday evening, September 1, just before 7:00pm. He would have been 90 on September 8....

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