Kagami Biraki 2009

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.


2010 USJF / USJA Junior National JUDO Championships

Hosted by Nanka Judo Yudanshakai
July 2-4, 2010 in Irvine, CA

Nanka Judo is excited to be hosting the upcoming first every USJF/USJA joint junior nationals in sunny Southern California.

Besides hosting the Jr National Championships, we will be hosting the first USJF/USJA Novice tournament, open to White and Yellow belts. This will allow those competitors who may not be ready to compete in the championships a venue to show their skills also. Learn More

2010 Kagami Biraki

2010 Kagami Biraki

Three San Francisco Bay Area judo clubs celebrated the New Year in the Kodokan tradition. Ms. Keiko Fukuda, Kodokan 9th Dan, started the Kagami Biraki tradition in the SF Bay Area 38 years ago.

Kagami Biraki, meaning mirror opening, is a time to reflect on the past year and re-dedicate yourself to the study of judo. The celebration included a demonstration of many katas, a randori session, and was followed by a potluck.

Photos courtesy of Arik Dao of San Jose Buddhist Judo.
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2009 Fukuda Kata Championships

Fukuda Kata Championships 2009

The 21st Annual Fukuda Kata Championships, which was held at San Jose Buddhist on October 17th. Photos courtesy of Arik Dao of San Jose Buddhist Judo. Learn More

Promotional Exam & Kata Clinic

Next Exam: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Paperwork Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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)
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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