Description
Please Note: All Ranks Are Welcome to Participate or Observe. However, Kata Certification and Testing is Limited to Dan Ranks.
The following katas will be given instruction by Sensei Eiko Shepherd, 8th dan:
Nage no Kata, Katame no Kata and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu
Please take the time to review the kata before the clinic on Youtube Kodokan kata videos or Kodokan website pdf manuals. We will have the names of the techniques on display at the dojo.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for parking and check-in at the location below:
Fresno Judo Club
105 W. Dakota
Suite # 106
Clovis CA 93612
Online Registration Deadline January 17, 2026
3 Day Fee: $90.00
2 Day Fee: $75.00
1 Day Fee: $55.00
Kata Certification Testing Fee Separate
This clinic is open to USJF, USA Judo and USJA members.
Lunch will not be be provided.
Dinner on Saturday, January 17th: There will be a no host dinner at Golden Harbor Buffet on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30 PM. Golden Harbor Buffet 3273 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno.
The 3 Day Event is Scheduled as Follows:
Saturday January 17, 2026: Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata
7:45 AM - Check in
8:00 AM - Opening and Nage no Kata
12:30 PM -Lunch break
1:45 PM - Katame no Kata
6:00 PM - Closing
Dinner
7:30 PM - No host dinner at the following location–
Golden Harbor Buffet
3273 W. Shaw Ave
Fresno CA 93711
Sunday, January 18, 2026: Kodokan Goshin Jutsu
8:45 AM - Check in
9:00 AM - Opening and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu
12:30 PM - Lunch break
1:45 PM - Resume Kodokan Goshin Jutsu
6:00 PM -Closing
Monday, January 19, 2026: Kata Certification Testing and Time allowing, Q and A with Sensei Shepherd
8:30 AM -Start
12:00 PM -Closing
