UNITED STATESJUDO ASSOCIATION Members, With the close of the first quarter of 2026, I am pleased to update you on the financial state of the United States Judo Association. First and foremost – the USJA is strong. Due to the conservative fiscal stewardship of your Board of Directors, combined with increased promotion of Judo nationwide, […]
As USJA Corporate Counsel and Chair of the Standards and Ethics Committee, it is my pleasure to announce the results of the election for the USJA Board of Directors. Consistent with USJA Resolution of 1-26 and the nomination process it established for candidates, (requiring 100 wet ink signatures of annual or and sustaining adult members
January 10, 2026 — USJA Resolution 1-26 (Board Election Notice & Nominations) The USJA Board approved a temporary bylaw amendment after required election notices under Article 7 were missed due to major changes in Board composition. The resolution directs the USJA to post immediate notice on the USJA website and open nominations for Board Director
For all purposes where sexual harassment and/or concussion training is required by the USJA, satisfactory completion as evidenced by a certificate of completion shall be acceptable if issued by the US Center for SafeSport, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the National Federation of State High School Associations. See https://nfhslearn.com/courses?role=coach for more information
Dear USJA Members and Friends, As the year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the incredible moments, achievements, and camaraderie shared within our judo community. Together, we’ve demonstrated the values of respect, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the mats. This holiday season, we extend our warmest wishes to you and
Congratulations to the following October2023 Dan promotions: Nilo Blomquist Godan Jita Kyoei Judo Klub Matthew Vander Horck Godan Makoto Kai Judo Dr. Robert Hunter, Jr. Godan Renshu Ryu Judo Kenneth Hudson, lll Yodan UNLV Rebels Judo Miguel Leon Yodan Ryoku Judo Club Steven Matias Yodan Cohesion BJJ & Judo Harry Miller Sandan Pensacola Judo Training
Congratulations to the following July/August 2023 Dan promotions: Wesley Burriesci Shodan SDBJJ Academy Casey Curry Shodan Space Coast Judo and Jujitsu Maien Mi Shodan UM-Flint Judo Club Terri Grow Shodan Bowling Green Kentucky Judo Club Christina Reagan Shodan Smokey Mountain Judo Jose Varela Nidan Samurai Judo Association Marian Kusz Sandan UM-Flint Judo Club James Yoder
With more than 50 years of experience in martial arts, Sensei David Parritt is a seasoned international veteran in Judo and Jujitsu. He began his study of Judo at Atsugi Air Station, Japan, from 1956 to 1958, where his father was stationed as a Marine Corps officer. As is the way of being in a
Congratulations to the following June 2023 Dan promotions: Robert Anton Godan San Machi Budo Kai Loren Bentley Yodan Yawara Judo & Jujitsu of New Mexico Marian S. Kusz Sandan UM-Flint Judo Club Wesley Burriesci Sandan SDBJJ Academy Casey Ray Curray Sandan Space Coast Judo & Jujitsu Maien Mi Sandan UM-Flint Judo Club USJA Judo Rank
The BOD are pleased to announce the formation of a new committee. The National Membership Services and Event Development Committee will encompass many responsibilities to enhance and grow Judo and the USJA. These responsibilities will oversee the Regional Coordination Committee working with our members and clubs. The National Membership Services and Event Development Committee will also promote activities such as but
Congratulations to the following April 2023 Dan promotions: Bonnie Korte Kudan Bon-Cal Judo Club David S. Werheimer Rokudan Samurai Judo Association Norm Abrahamson Sandan San Machi Budo Kai Dmitry Olevsky Sandan San Machi Budo Kai David A. Puerner Sandan Yuma Territorial Judo Club Timothy Anderson Sandan Strong Valley Judo Club Joshua Anderson Sandan Strong Valley
The ranks of Ninth Degree and Tenth Degree Black Belt (Kudan & Judan) are the highest in Judo. At these ranks one is permitted to wear a red belt or a black belt.
Your USJA BOD is trying a number of new and revised projects. I would like to report on several of these. We know the information and recognition does not always flow to our membership, and to be honest, many things show we are on a positive track. Such as increases in both members and clubs.
I wrote the following six points and paragraph several months ago when I was asked to write about women’s Judo and the USJA. I wanted to give some forgotten background history on early women’s Judo. Now as the USJA’s first woman to be promoted to Ninth Degree, I feel it is important for our women
Correction on December 2022 Dan Promotions: Dr. Anthony Albano Yodan Tomodachi Judo Club Herbert Rodriquez Yodan Tomodachi Judo Club Michael Korniczky Yodan Korniczky Family Judo Congratulations to the following February 2023 Dan promotions: Paul Rivera Sandan Bushido Dojo of Staten Island Benjamin Wilhelm Rothrock Sandan Greensboro Judo Club Kenneth C. Litoff Sandan Harrisburg Judo Kai
