Judo United Staff

California Athletes Qualify for Cadet & Junior Pan American Championships Four standout athletes with strong ties to the California judo community have earned the opportunity to represent the United States at the Cadet and Junior Pan American Championships , taking place April 27–29 in Guayaquil, Ecuador . Sascha Leviano (Griffin Judo), Liam Kesler (CJ Judo), Jonathan Yang (NYAC), and Iya Sadanchikova (San Jose State University)  all secured their spots on the U.S. team after impressive...

2025 San Jose Open – Event Review A Record-Setting Third Edition for One of America’s Premier Judo Events The third annual San Jose Open delivered another unforgettable weekend of world-class judo, bringing nearly 1,100 competitors  and more than 120 teams  from across the United States to Northern California. The energy inside The Plex  was electric from start to finish, fueled by powerhouse clubs, rising stars, and veteran champions who showed up ready to battle. A National Event With...

Thank You, Judo Community – The San Jose Open is Almost Here As we prepare to welcome athletes, coaches, referees, and families from...