Palo Alto Judo Club Tournament – Sunday November 12, 2023

All details and registration: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/13715 For over 60 years Palo Alto Judo Club has hosted one of the West Coast's premier Judo tournaments. Tournament Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023  9:30am start time for Juniors11:00am start time for Intermediates12:30pm start time for Seniors Tournament Registration (Competitors must register by November 10 - no on-site registration!) How … Continue reading Palo Alto Judo Club Tournament – Sunday November 12, 2023

Referee Clinic – 10am Saturday June 17, 2023

USJF SANCTION # 23-06-03 Sponsored by: CENCO Yudanshakai / Hosted by: San Jose Buddhist Judo Club 1050 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 The clinic will cover the latest interpretations on rules and will be of value for Referees, Coaches, and Competitors alike: Referees => Improve your “game” and get ready for further advancementCoaches … Continue reading Referee Clinic – 10am Saturday June 17, 2023

Interview with Yoshihiro Uchida – “Pioneer of American Judo” Sunday, November 21, at 1PM Pacific 

  Sensei Yosh Uchida, 10th Degree Black Belt, San Jose State University  The USJF continues its series of collaborative presentations and information sharing. Join our Zoom webinar with Judo Legend, Sensei Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida. Sensei Uchida is an American judo coach, businessman, entrepreneur, and educator who is best known for his  contribution to judo development in … Continue reading Interview with Yoshihiro Uchida – “Pioneer of American Judo” Sunday, November 21, at 1PM Pacific 

Promotional and Ref Clinic Dates Set For This November

CENCO plans to conduct our November promotional meeting on Sunday November 22, 2020. Candidates will not attend, and the Zoom link will be sent to Board Of Examiners members prior to the meeting. Please find all the promotion details here: https://cencojudo.com/about/promotions/ In anticipation of new Shodan promotional requirements for attendance at a referee clinic, Cenco … Continue reading Promotional and Ref Clinic Dates Set For This November

USJF Teacher and Assistant Teacher Cert. Course — November 3, 2019

Course will be held on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at City College of San Francisco! Continuing education is a process by which all professional organizations maintain excellence in their field. Likewise, the United States Judo Federation, with its long-standing tradition of technical excellence, is committed to serving its members with the latest information and procedures … Continue reading USJF Teacher and Assistant Teacher Cert. Course — November 3, 2019

31st FUKUDA KATA CHAMPIONSHIP – 10/19/19

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. - ends at 8:30 a.m. Fukuda championship 2019 registration and waiverDownload Tournament Advisor: Eiko Shepherd, 8th dan. Tournament Director: Wilina Monar, 4th dan. Assistant Tournament Directors: Frances Christie, Laura Tanigawa, Pamela Mery, Kathy Ravano Head Judge: Eiko Shepherd, 8th dan Note: For this … Continue reading 31st FUKUDA KATA CHAMPIONSHIP – 10/19/19

USJF Self Defense Committee Report from Mr. Neil Simon

The Self Defense Committee has been assisting several Yudanshakai in launching their own self defense committees.  Over that last three years, the Committee has offered grants to Yudanshakai through the development committee to launch programs.  Several Yudanshakai worked together to develop their self defense programs and curricula to help consolidate resources.  Many of the smaller … Continue reading USJF Self Defense Committee Report from Mr. Neil Simon

Keiko Fukuda Joshi Judo Camp July 19-21

Be Strong, Gentle and Beautiful in Mind, Body and Spirit is Sensei’s motto. At Joshi Judo Camp, participants get instruction and practice to develop as female judoka. Joshi Judo Camp is a fun-filled weekend program that features instruction on kata as well as competitive judo. Full details are available by clicking here.