USJA Judo ranks are a measure of a student’s achievement in Judo. They are a testimony of skill, knowledge, and sportsmanship, attained through diligent study, practice, tournament participation and devotion to Judo. Congratulations to the following:
Recent High Dan Promotions
| Changa Clinton Ingram | Yodan | SOHK Judo Club |
| Robert G. Gustafson | Yodan | WOFA Judo Club |
| Daniel Kallai | Yodan | WOFA Judo Club |
| Thomas J. McNamara | Yodan | Samurai Judo Association |
| Alfred Jacobs | Yodan | Samurai Judo Association |
| Justin Breese | Godan | Black Bear Judo |
| Satoshi Nakama | Godan | Riverside Youth Judo Club P.A.L. |
| John A. Green | Godan | Zenbei Judo Team |
| Marshall R. Coffman | Rokudan | Budokan Judo Club |
| Hugo J. Villanueva | Rokudan | Tremont Judo Club |
What can I do to continue to evolve or advance in Judo? You can go through the various certification programs for Coaching, Refereeing, and Kata. Become certified instructors for those programs and hold clinics in your region. If possible, travel to the various camps and assist with teaching the classes. The National Committees are constantly looking for “active” volunteers. There is so much work to be done and most of it can be done right in your dojo or home. Get involved! Get your students involved!