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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.


Shintaro Nakano Dynamic Judo Clinic: January 28, 2012

CENCO is proud to present the a series of judo clinics presented by Shintaro Nakano. The next clinic will be Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10am - 1:30pm at San Jose State University. There is no charge for CENCO members, $30 for non-CENCO members. This clinic series is recommended for yellow belts and higher. Please review the clinic packet for more information. Clinic Packet



CENCO Schedule of Events

The proposed schedule for 2012 is now available. Please check the calendar for any updates as the schedule is subject to change. Download the Schedule.



Board of Examiners

The CENCO Board of Examiners met on Saturday, November 19. Congratulations to the 4 Shodan candidates, 1 Yondan candidate and 2 Ikkyu candidates who were tested and recommended for promotion. See a list of the recent promotions.

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: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Paperwork Deadline: Wednesday, May 9, 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