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Welcome to Cenco Yudanshakai!

CENCO (Central Coast Judo Association) is a USJF affliated yudanshakai with 20 member clubs. We are dedicated to development of our clubs, instructors, coaches, judoka, and various affiliated members. CENCO preserves the integrity of judo, contributes to its members personal growth, and promotes of judo in the United States through developmental tournaments, clinics, and demonstrations.


San Jose State University Dominates At USA Senior Nationals

The San Jose State University Judo Team/National Training Center continued their re-emergence as a premier National Training Center, taking Seven Medals at the USA Judo Senior Nationals held in Irving, TX this past April 21-22nd. Read more.


Photo courtesy of DeLeon Judo Club

Shintaro Nakano Dynamic Judo Clinic #3

DeLeon Judo Club was the host to an excellent clinic by Shintaro Nakano, 4th Dan, a member of the Japanese National Team, 6 time National Champion and an Olympic medalist who is currently guest instructor at San Jose State University. Read more.

Judo Games Clinic: Saturday, May 5, 2012

CENCO will be presenting a clinic for instructors and their assistants to share and learn several judo games. Games can be a key part of a practice session. Games can be used to warm up and build skills in a fun way. Clinic Packet

Keiko Fukuda Joshi Judo Camp: Friday, July 27 2012 through Sunday, July 29 2012

This year's camp guest instructor is Sayaka Matsumoto. It will be held at the Clarion Hotel San Jose Airport, 1355 North Fourth Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Registration Forms and more information are now available: Keiko Fukuda Joshi Judo Camp



Bow From the Heart

Bow From The HeartBow from the Heart The Life of Judo Master Keiko Fukuda 9th Dan by Patricia Harrington is available for purchase. The Book is $19.95 plus $5.95 shipping/handling for an unsigned copy. A signed copy is $39.95 plus $5.95 shipping/handling. Please use the attached order form. Fukuda-sensei does not personalize any books as her Parkinson's has returned.
Order Form

Promotional Exam

Next Exam: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Paperwork Deadline: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

For more information on the requirements, please visit the promotion program page.

IJF Rule Changes

The International Judo Federation recently released revisions to the rules that took effect beginning on Jan. 1, 2010 and will remain in place until Dec. 31, 2012.
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USJF

CENCO CENCO is a USJF Yudanshakai (Black Belt Association)
http://www.usjf.com

Upcoming Events


USJF Lifetime Membership

Help support the United States Judo Federation through your Life Membership. All Life Membership fees are deposited into the USJF Endowment Trust Fund; the proceeds of which, are directly channeled to USJF development programs.

Benefits Include:
  1. Free Admission to the USJF Jr. Nationals
  2. Non-insurance portion of USJF annual membership waived
  3. Receive special Life Member card & label pin
  4. All USJF promotion fees are waived (some yudanshakai may waive their fee also)
  5. Reduction in time-in-grade requirement for promotion

Lifetime Membership Application