This is the oldest Judo Organization in Northern California. Since 1935 the Sacramento Judo Club has been developing youth and adults through the sport of Judo. The Club follows the teachings of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo. It is a non profit (501c3) charitable organization. All instructors and other members volunteer their time for the mutual benefit of the community. The Club is a member of the Hokka Yudanshakai (the Northern California Judo Association) and is affiliated with the United States Judo Federation (USJF), California Judo Inc.(CJI), and United States Judo Inc. (USJI), and the Kodokan. Currently the Club has 24 Blackbelt members, and an active Club membership of over 100 members. Most of the past 10 years the Club has ranked amongst the top ten judo organizations in the United States , based upon success of it's competitors in national competitions. The Club has a rich history with many National Champions to it's credit. The Sacramento Judo Club is host each year to the Capital Open Judo Tournament. Hosted State and National Judo Championships 1997 California State Judo Championships 2002 California State Judo Championships 2002 USJF Junior, Youth, Team, and Kata National Judo Championships The training program that the Club employs emphasizes safe, but disciplined training environment for beginners and experienced judo players alike. Traditional judo is emphasized, along with the most current competitive techniques successful in National and World competition.