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. […]

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.

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

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

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

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

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

President’s MessageCelita Schutz As a 3X Olympian, I know the hard work and support as well as the challenges one has to overcome to succeed. Running a national non-profit organization as large as the USJA is no different. To this end I would like to acknowledge the dedicated service of our outgoing Kosen Judo committee

The next USJA Judo Rank & Certification call will take place in October. Promotion applications for Rokudan and above will be considered during this call. This is not an automatic process. You must: Be a current member of the USJA. Have obtained the required age, time in grade, and promotion points for the rank being

Dear USJA Members, After a year of postponement, Olympic athletes are finally walking into the Tokyo Stadium for Opening Ceremonies tonight! The USJA is inclusive and welcomes our members in different martial arts both competitive and non-compitive but as a 3x Olympian (’96) (’00) (’04) and President of USJA, I would like to recognize our