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Sensei David Parritt 8D

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 […]

July Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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

National Membership Services and Event Development Committee

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

April, May and June 2023 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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

Message from Walter Dean, The President of USJA

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.

USJA/USJF Agreement

The Presidents of the USJA and USJF, with the assistance of their boards and staff, have signed a bilateral agreement of cooperation which includes the ability to attend each other’s tournaments and to accept each other’s ranks and certifications. Nothing changes in the relationship between USJA and USJF. We know that you have a multitude

November 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

Congratulations to the following November 2022 Dan promotions: Stephen R. Bergren Godan Marion PAL Club Judo Roger Lenfest III Godan Derry Judo Theodore Schwalm Yodan Jita Kyoei Dojo Dr. Anthony Albano, Jr. Yodan Tomodachi Judo Club Gary R. Amick Yodan Marion PAL Club Judo Cynthia Bonner Yodan Buckeye Thunderbird Judo Merry Hill Sandan Desert Judo

October 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

Congratulations to the following October 2022 Dan promotions: Sean Michael Ruiz Shodan Goltz Judo Christopher Capobianco Shodan Kodokan Judo of Cape Coral Issam El Bizri Shodan Goltz Judo Carson Sheckler Shodan Morillo Judo Club Jesse Grinstead Shodan Kodokan Judo of Cape Coral Priscilla M. Foster Shodan Tampa Florida Judo Tiffanie Kit-ying Tam Shodan High Noon

Congratulations to all of our new USJA Blackbelt from August!

Congratulations to the following August 2022 Dan promotions: Julian Mateo Crisostomo Shodan Jason Morris Judo Club Alexis Perez-Cruz Shodan Ronin Armed Forces Combative Judo Club Daniel Pollaccia Shodan Goltz Judo Ryan Best Shodan Judan Judo of Ohio Jason Deavours Shodan SOHK Judo Club Schuyler Moore Shodan SOHK Judo Club James Gaither III Shodan Philadelphia Judo

July 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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 July 2022 Dan promotions: Noah N. Schiebout Shodan SF Hapkido & Judo Club Ben Keating Nidan Santa Rosa Judo

USJA Club Spotlight: Bushido Kai Judo, Inc

Location: Penfield, NYFounder/Owner: Heiko Rommelmann JrInterview by Hannah Martin Bushido Kai Judo, Inc. has been around in one form or another since 1978. The club is run by chief instructor Heiko Rommelmann Jr. with the help of main instructors Jeff Giunta and Jeff Bradway. The club also has numerous black belts that also help coach.

May 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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 April 2022 Dan promotions: Christopher Jones Shodan North Star Martial Arts Robert Moore Shodan Pro-Fit Judo Christopher E. Jones

April 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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. Correction from March Newsletter – We had Mr. Schiebout’s promotion listed in the incorrect club. Ryan Schiebout Sandan Sioux Falls Hapikido & Judo

March 2022 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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 February 2022 promotions: Recent Dan Promotions Bryan Kilan Shodan Emerald City Judo Abner Gabriel De Oliveria Campos Shodan Emerald

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