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 Center |
| John Merwin | Nidan | Samurai Judo Association |
| David Webster, Jr. | Nidan | Sub Zero BJJ & Judo |
| Alex Henley | Nidan | Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Brian Minnick | Nidan | Samurai Judo Association |
| Christopher York | Shodan | Edgerton Judo Club |
| Jaemin Choi | Shodan | Santa Rosa Judo Club |
| Hunter Seblom | Shodan | Edgerton Judo Club |
Promotion Review Calls
The 2024 Q1 USJA Judo Rank & Certification call will take place in January 2024. For Rokudan (6th dan) through Hachidan (8th dan), your promotion packet must be sent to the National Office by November 15, 2023, to be considered. The next Kudan (9th dan) Promotion Review call will take place in January, 2024. Your promotion packets are due to the National Office by November 15, 2023 to be considered.
Need help with Rank Promotions?
Reach out to your local CRE’s or the CRE Committee to assist with these situations and others. A list of CRE’s and their location are posted on USJA.net, Committees, CRE.