United States
Judo
Association

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If there is
effort, there
is always
accomplishment.

Jigoro Kano
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Latest News

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...

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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...

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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...

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President Welcome

I want to personally welcome you to the USJA website. Please let us know what we can do for you.

David Brogan

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Become a member of the United States Judo Association now Please pick the membership option that best serves your needs.

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Our Leadership

The USJA Board of Directors are democratically elected by our senior members every 4 years. The USJA has 2 standing committees: Promotion & Standards and Ethics.

David Brogan
  • President
  • PA
Steven Matias
  • Vice President
  • OK
Jordan Stone
  • Secretary
  • VA
Clinton Main
  • Treasurer
  • NJ
John Schneider
  • Director
  • NY
Paul Bova
  • Director
  • PA
George Chittenden
  • Director
  • TN
Michael Hall
  • Director of Operations
  • NY
Michael Goldsmith
  • General Counsel
  • NY

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We are always looking for volunteers to serve on our various committees. You must be an active member and have a current, cleared background check to volunteer.

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Committees

Current USJA Comittees

coach-education
Coach Education Committee

The USJA Coaching Education and Certification Committee has these main goals: to run clinics and training camps throughout the country to raise the technical skills of coaches and their athletes, and to run a certification program of outstanding quality emphasizing a comprehensive approach to coaching.

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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Comming soon!

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events
Events Committee

Comming soon!

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Kata Certification Committee

Our Kata Committee serves the membership by providing step-by-step descriptions of kata, plus score sheets for judges. We suggest you print the guidelines for the kata you are doing and refer to them often for guidance. We encourage kata practitioners to attend judo camps and clinics to perfect the kata, for evaluation, and perhaps even for certification as kata instructor or judge.

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Kosen Judo Committee

The Kosen Judo committee is devoted to educating and improving all aspects of newaza development.

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Military and Public Service Committee

Our focus is on the improvement, organization, and solidarity of our men and women in uniform, as well as those who serve the public.

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Promotion Board Committee

The mission of the USJA Promotion Board is to ensure that the standards of promotions awarded by the USJA reflect the technical expertise, range of techniques, character development, overall judo knowledge, and contribution to the sport of the person promoted.

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jujitsu
Jujitsu Committee

The USJA believes that all variations of Jujitsu have something to offer our Jujitsuka. We believe that all styles can peacefully coexist under one banner. We believe that all styles of Jujitsu should conform to the basic principles as broadly depicted in the USJA Jujitsu manual.

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referee
Referee Committee

The purpose of the Referee Certification Committee is to educate the competitor, coach, and referee in the Competitive Rules of judo.

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regional-coordinators
Regional Coordinators Committee

The goal of regional coordinators is to facilitate the development of judo at all levels. Regional coordinators contact and encourage many clubs and individuals to participate and host events aimed at increasing participation in judo via the USJA.

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Standards and Ethics Committee

The USJA Code of Ethics is our statement of purpose. It is the guideline for our commitment to a standard of excellence and integrity unprecedented in sports. It is the mission of the USJA Standards and Ethics Committee to encourage, support, and foster the ethical behavior of all USJA members as well as to establish a policy of intolerance for behavior contrary to the USJA’s established Code of Ethics.

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