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 | Buzzards Bay Judo & Jujitsu |
| Mark A. Plante | Shodan | Buzzards Bay Judo & Jujitsu |
| Antonio Cardenas | Shodan | Yuma Judo Club |
| Alex Ray Henley | Shodan | Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Eduardo Salazar Rocha | Nidan | Kino Judo Dojo |
| Eddie Avelar | Nidan | Ground Dwellers Judo |
| Destinee Tartuffe | Yodan | Good Time Judo |
| David Parritt | Hachidan | Samurai Judo & Jujitsu |
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!