Paris 2024 Olympian Jack Yonezuka (West Long Branch, N.J. / NYAC / Cranford JKC) captured a bronze medal in the men's 73 kg division on Saturday at the European Open in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It marked the fifth Continental Open medal and first European ...
As we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day this week, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto shares her story of learning from the highest-ranked female judoka in history, Keiko Fukuda.Keiko Fukuda was a Japanese-American martial artist who held the ...
Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day!Commemorated annually, National Girls & Women in Sports Day honors the achievements of girls and women in sports as well as the positive impact sports can have in their lives.To celebrate, USA Judo caught up w...
Paris 2024 Olympian Maria Laborde (Kenosha, Wis. / NYAC / Ki-Itsu-Sai National Training Center) returned to the French capital this past weekend and placed seventh in the women’s 48 kg division at the Paris Grand Slam, the highest finish for a U.S. jud...
Colorado Springs, CO — Jan. 16, 2025 — The USA Judo Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Corinne Shigemoto as the new Chief Executive Officer of USA Judo, effective January 13, 2025. Shigemoto replaces outgoing CEO Keith Bryant who has l...
(Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Judo is pleased to announce that 19 tournaments have been named as USA Judo point tournaments for the 2025 season.The 2025 lineup includes tournaments in 12 states, including Junior Level 5 tournaments to be held in Wiscons...
The 2024 USA Judo Winter National Training Camp wrapped up a successful three days of activity in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 22. The annual camp brings together top athletes, with the younger generation of judoka having the opportunity to train alongside...
USA Judo announced today that National Resident Team (NRT) Program Head Coach Robert Eriksson has accepted a new coaching position in Europe starting in February 2025. A search for his replacement will begin immediately.“Resigning as Head Coach of USA ...
