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October Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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 […]

August Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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

The Road to Ninth Degree Rank in Judo by Bonnie Korte

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

February 2023 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

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

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

December 2022 & January 2023 Promotion Board & CRE Committee News

2022 was a record-breaking year for Blackbelt promotions!  Thank you to all of our Head Coaches and Certified Rank Examiners for your continued support to grow your club members and USJA.  Let’s keep up the great work in 2023! Congratulations to the following December 2022 Dan promotions: Lance Olson Yodan Samurai Judo Association Ernesto Espinoza

September 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 September 2022 Dan promotions: Joseph Bellerose Shodan The Jui-Jitsu Academy Thomas James Seitzinger Shodan Bushido Kai Judo, Inc. Eric

December 2021 Promotion Board 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 November promotions: Recent Dan Promotions Shawn Allen Wheele Shodan Konjo Dojo Ismael Jesus Mercado Shodan Goltz Judo Clark A.

Highlights from the 11/5/2021 Board of Directors meeting

Vacancies on the Board of Directors were filled.  Reinstituted Kyu and Junior promotion fees. Promotion Board activities. Created a By-Laws Reviewed Committee.  The complete Minutes for the November 5th, 2021 Board of Directors meeting may be found in the Archives section of the USJA website.

OCTOBER 21, 2021- BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING0CTOBER 21, 2021ZOOM CONFERENCE CALL The October 21, 2021, Board of Directors Zoom meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by President Andrew Connelly. Peter Mantel called the Roll. The following members were present: Jack Borsch Andrew Connelly Bonnie Korte Peter Mantel Rob Reilly Celita Schutz Ed Rodriguez

Basic Review of Prohibited Acts.

JIM BREGMAN INVITES YOU TO… Basic Review of Prohibited Acts.presented by IJF-A Referee RICK CELOTTOSunday, November 7, 2021at 6:00 PM Eastern USA time This will be a review of the 30 Shido prohibited acts and the 13 Hansoku make prohibited acts. This review will concentrate on the more frequently applied prohibited acts. Shido 24-30 and

November 2021 Promotion Board Committee News

USJA Judo ranks are a measure of a student’s achievement in Judo. They are a testimony of skill, knowledge, and 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

September 2021 Promotion Board 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: Recent Dan Promotions Calvin Robinson Jr. Shodan Tomodachi Judo Club Russell F. Beck Shodan Chikarakogeki Michael A. Tinker Shodan

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