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USA Judo and US Judo Federation Breaking News
(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 agreed to move forward with meaningful discussion on reactivating the former relationship between USA Judo and the USJF.
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Seminar on Judo Rules
Florida State Judo Yudanshakai, Florida Judo Yudanshakai, Florida Judo, Inc. & A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation are pleased to announce our first seminar of the year 2025, to update everyone on the new Judo rules for this new Olympic cycle. We are calling the entire Judo...
Nominations for the USJF Lifetime Achievement Award for the Class of 2025 is now open
The USJF Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Class of 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award (USJF LAA) is now open. The US Judo Hall of Fame Committee is soliciting nominations of individuals for consideration for induction to the USJF...
Western U.S. Kata Championships
If you're interested in attending or competing in the Western U.S. Kata Championships on February 8, 2025, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills! Sponsored by the USJF and hosted at City College of San Francisco, the event offers a wide range of...
Florida Judo Teacher Certification
Save the date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 Join us for a Judo Teacher Certification event, covering essential topics for all Judo instructors and school owners: Location: A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation, Inc., Phone: 305-275-1370 Address: 9664 Sunset Drive, Miami FL...
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The USJF Development committee has align its Jr Rank Requirements with SHAPE America. SHAPE America is our national standards framework for K-12 Physical Education that defines what a student should know and be able to do at each stage of developing physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity.
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Judo Profiles
Interview with Sensei Hayward Nishioka
Sensei Nishioka will be talking about his own development as a judoka.
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink January 23, 2022 Sensei Robert Brink - 50th State Yudanshakai United States Judo Federation Webinar Series Interview with Sensei Robert Brink Former: USJF President, Board of Examiners - Chair, Hall of Fame inductee, and author of...
Fresno Judo Club
Fresno Judo Club Fresno, California Sensei Larry Tsutsui The Fresno Judo Club is a non-profit organization, a member of the San Joaquin Valley Judo Yudanshakai, United States Judo Federation, California Judo Incorporated, and USA Judo. In 1952, the dojo was started...
“Developing Good Judoka” – Kevin Tamai
Sensei Kevin Tamai Hui-O-Judo, Beltsville - Maryland Sensei Kevin Tamai, head sensei of Hui-O-Judo Beltsville in Beltsville Maryland, is the oldest son of Ken Tamai, the first USJF lifetime achievement honoree. Kevin is currently a Rokudan and Life member in both USJF...
“Story of a Successful Dojo” Sensei Roy Kawaji
July 11, 2021 Sensei Roy Kawaji - Portland Judo Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time. He will share his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and retains members. Sensei Kawaji's guidance promises to be an...
Webinar on July 11, 2021
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