!t' by Ricki Kny, Slwdan,Iudo/Sandan, Karate or children, the martial arts class is a Andwhat about the wondertutptace. They canrun, .*riliH1frTi".r"" Deficit Dsorder (ADD) iump, roll, kick, punch, yell, and iet perhapswillneedmore hands-on or individual out all their energy. At the same time instruction.Imaypair they are learningto think,memorize, concen- ::i:*TJl:a1J:i:* class,and I usually trate, and have fun doing it. What better place keepthem away from any extra distractions,

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The physical aspectis only a small portion of the workout a child experiencesin class. The t€w There is always the parent who tells me, "I want my child to leam discipline." Overall, I Juiitsu usually do not have discipline problems at my tenual,li club. No matter how much trouble a child Avalla,Dta may be at home, in the dojo, the mere setting l takes care of most of the problems. For safety , ilofi! pulposes, the class is kept in organized chaos. I prefer to use understanding and positive reinforcement rather than punishment. Fun is the key word. Discipline will slip in through On[I :$,3!D.95i piu;$z-#:s&H the back door. Another question that I get is, C'all, l9.6rt-rr5,O to Ordctl "Will my child becomeviolent?" I quickly point out that the martial arts does not teach children to be violent. Violence is a reaction to fear; a loss of power; a feeling of frustration. Violence comesfrom within yourself. Also, today's parents are concemed with self- defense.They ask, "Can she defend herselP" Of course not! A child can be taught specific techniques of self-defense, skills of refwal, and many avoidance techniques, but a child's safety is always the responsibility of the adult. In the dojo the instructor has the opportturity to teach right from wrong, and for the older children, how to analyze a situation for self- defense.The emphasisin the dojo is not to fight your way out of a situation, but rather to leam to seea difficult time coming and how to avoid or work around it. The challengesof teaching children are small compared to its rewards. As a teacher of children of all ages,I know that when I see a lot of fidgeting, talking, or the children los- ing interest, I change activities. The pace is quicker, the details less, and the laughs more. Greetings: funior and Senior referee, manage, coach, and with respect As expected,the Nationals and other to belt rank, travel permits, kata judge "rumor mill" has been events where competitors certification, competitive awards, and any very active since the have shown potential. other aspectsofjudo." change in administration Theseindividuals will This historical data is important to con- of the National Goveming comprise the USJA's elite sider when comparing organizations and Body, United StatesJudo, teams, and they will be evaluating the growth, development, and Inc. (US!). There have ready to travel. As we national prograrns made available to the been numerous docu- request more approvals entire judo community. Each of the national ments transmitted by to participate in these judo organizations serye important func- mail, facsimile, and the events, we will have a tions in the development of national and Intemet regarding the greater dependency on intemational judo, but we should be proud status of American iudo. Jesse L. Jones competitors and coaches that the USIA has taken innovative and Thesedocuments may be perceived as to maintain peak performance so that the aggressivesteps to improve the quality of negative, and do not take into account the United Stateswill be well represented. coaching and to encourage this quality at efforts required for progress in all areasof Many of our members are unaware of the club level. The USJA survived strong development. Especially notable is the well- the obstaclesthat the USJA has overcome opposition during its infancy period, and publicized letter from the new President of during its development years (1954-1980). recently, through negotiations with the the USJI.As one reads the letter, opinions Many hours were spent in litigation over Intemal Revenue Service and other govem- and conclusionsare formed as to what we equality and status, but through it all, our ment agencies,we survived the financial may expect in the future. It is important growth has surpassedall expectationsdue legacy of our previous administration. when forming opinions and drawing con- to our loyal membership throughout the With expert legal assistance,and by the clusions, that we have facts before us. years.Of particular interest is a historic grace of God, we have survived it all. Allow me to offer some facts, not rumors. event which allowed our Association to This organizationwas built by dedicated The USfA was establishedfor the pur- flourish. On |uly 20, 1977,an order grant- and loyal members over the years. The pose of serving all of its members-com- ing full equality to the USfA, and settling USJA is not simply a judo organization- petitors and non-competitors. We have the anti-trust lawsuit between the United we're a family that will stand up and pro- aggressively planned for development in States|udo Federation (USJF)and the AAU, tect what we have built in an effort to the competitive community and support- the goveming body at that time,was mtered develop the sport we all love to be a vital ing activities. Theseactivities are not lim- by United StatesDistrict Judge Gerhard part of. The question now is, are we giv- ited to the jurisdiction of the United States, Gesell. The signing of the order in ing up this organization to merge with but intemational training and competition Washington was attended by then USJA another?Any loyal member of the USIA as well. Financial obstacleshave prevented attomeys Michael Rosenbergand Rick family can answer that question. This does our program from flourishing during the Harrington. Some of the key provisions not mean that we will not cooperatewith past few years,but very soon we will be include the following: other judo organizations to imprwe 4nd "The back on schedule. Recently the USIA old AAU-USIF exclusion belt rank expand our sport. We are dedicated.tothat received several requeststo visit foreign agreementis of no force and effect. USIA mission, with or without the help of others. countries for training and competition. We and USJFhave executedidentical Articles We have strong leaders in the fiqld, and will be financially able to participate in of Alliance giving each organization the that is our most valuable asset.july 20,1997 theseevents in the near future. In prepa- same recognition as the other in all areas. marks our twentieth year of independence ration for this, the USJA Executive Director All existing USJA and USJFreferees at all with equality, Let us celebrateby setting a has been requestedto establishjunior and levels are recognized by the AAU. The goal of registering new members into our senior competitive teams so that we can goveming body is prohibited from discrim- Association and carrying this effort forward, take advantageof intemational training inating in any way against the USJA and year to year, with vigor and enthusiasm. . camps and competition. We will selectthe its members, and the USJFand its members, Every member is encouraged to partici- team membersfrom place winners in the with respect to the opportunity to compete, (continued on page 8) Some time ago, I sent a more than just produce inscribed on a plaque which will be placed letter to club coaches ask- tennis shoes,so I don't on the wall of the National Training Cmter, ing them to consider host- think it would be odd either in their name, or in honor or mem- ing clinics this year, from for them to get involved. ory of anyone they select. Use the enclosed Junethrough December. The main point is you form to send in your donation to this great This program was need someonewith cause. designed to help the clubs, money, influence and Dwing the year, our insurance premium the students, and the exposure. The previ- is paid for over a ten month period; we USJA.If just one-third of ously mentioned compa- have |uly and August in which to save the clubs contactedwould nies have that mat $29,000for the first month's payment in respond,the program will makers do not. At least September,and then each of the nine be a great success. not in this country. Many months thereafter, our monthly payments Coaches-let's hear from EdwardN. Szrejter moons ago, someone in are $11,000per month. June,fuly and youl some of the clinicians available to Florida managed to get the Coca-Cola August are traditionally slow registration you are: Company to spring for a nice set of tatami months at the USJA, and therefore it is that would travel around sometimes a struggle to meet this payment Chrlr tacDoDatd, top seeded U.S. athlete the state to be used at schedule.All Life Members, pleasecheck . Bonnle Kortc, past Nationat Champion and Kata Champion various shiai. The red your membership cards to seeif you are \ATg:,:ff;:3il,Xifj'ii[:HfJ"i1ffi:' border area was made up-to-date. A minimum $25.00Sustaining NJ,coach with trademarked Coca- Membership Todd BrehG, U. S. Champion, World Team member donation will insure your El.fne tcycr, former NJI Team Captain, past National Cola lettering and the coveragefor a year. Think-and act now. Champion white ribbon flowed The long-awaited USJA fujitsu Manual Grcg 'L,1997.lthas Fc?nrndsr, ten-time National Kata Champion around the entire bound- will be completed by August Chatllc nobfn.on, USJA Coaching Staff, Chairman, Board of ary. Examiners Apparently, it's not doubled in size, and although paper and Ed crlff,n, National Masters Champion out of the realm of possi- printing costs have increased since the 1.994 Berb.r' CGrsrcr, self-defenseand JuJitsu expert bility if the right people versiory we are still able to offer it at $39.95. |.o||ls Pcrrletto, Aikido expert are approached with the Our first printing will be only 250 copies E l Srrerter, USJA Executive Director right pitch. I can easily so order early! Jf||| Cofgen, past National Champion and InternationalReleree Ron.ld Hrnsen, USJA Promotion Board Chairman, past see where manufacturers Although back in February, club coaches National Champion such as Nike, Ford, etc., were requested to send action pictures that Gu. Carper, National Coaching Staff would donate or match might be included in the new US|A Senior tlke Srrejter, National Coaching Staff funds for mats or mat Handbook, very few have responded. Vlrgll Bowlcr, National Referee and kata instructor covers that could Dr. Chrtr Dewcy, National Coaching Staff and kata instructor poten- Editor Greg Femandez needscurrent pho Sftl Ke[y, National Coaching Staff, former British Champion tially see use for decades, tos-please send them directly to him: as long as their logo is Gregory L. Femandez,11328Archway displayed." Drive, l4/hittier, CA 90504. Theseare some of the highly qualified There are opportunities for mats, a Note: All photos will becomeproperty instructors who have volunteered to con- workout area, supplemental funding for of the USJA. The copy is completed, and duct clinics,and there please are more. call the disadvantaged,police athletic league we will be ready to go to press as soon as me if someoneyou would like to conduct assistance,etc. Just look at your conunu- enough photos are received. Our sincere a clinic is not listed above, and we will nity, make a plan, and then executethat thanks to all those members who uruelfishly endeavorto obtain their services. plan. Altemative funding successstories contribute their time and expertise to the For those of you who need mats, the abound in all sports in the U.S. production of our USJA publications. ellowing ( may be a solution.On June19, Our NTC Stewardship Program is pro- Et@ffi LtSgZ Carry JamesRhoden wrote via lntemet gressing-slowly. This is an opportunity gudo-L): "Nike, Adidas and Reebokdo for each member to have their name from lamesLynch, Burlington JudoDoio, Washington recovery. I takenote that yott useinformation proaided by aaiotrs coaches figure out a way to tell walk again as a test of that not aware of the and staff in your newsletter.Although I am thecoach of a smalldoio, Bryan we would have Apparently the doctor is to close the dojo. We spirit that drives many judoka. (Editorial pleaseconsider the following for your next nezosletter.The subiect is all of our note: judoka defined as judo man, not thespirit of judo and thespirit within. I forewarnyou that the indi- had spent aidualinuolaed is my son,but I haaeremained honest anil accurate savings,and the student player!). lining uP for classin while relating this informntion. basewas not paying While we were the bills. The accident February of this year, my son wheepd ust prior to Thanksgiving 1996, seemedtoclinchthe himself into the school dressedin his gi. deal. With over two Bryan lowered himself from his wheelchair Bryan Lynch (LM #17859), a stu' hundredthousand to the mat and bowed in as best he could. dollars in hospital and While the classwarmed up, Bryan did the dent at Burlington Judo Doio' doctorbills(three-quar-low crawl around the mat (not an easy task terscovered by insur- without the use of one's legs). Sincethen, was severely iniured in an auto ance),we were at our Bryan's recovery has been remarkable and financial end. Further, his attendanceat classexceptional. Now aaaident. While returning hOme frOm finals ourschedule includes my son limps onto the mat (still can't take judo seven days a week a fall) to practiceuchikomi. at WeStern Washington University, he fell andI couldnot keep Bryan'sdream of nationalcompetition Di that up without maybe shaftereciaiong with ius hrp, ^uybeJ asleepand drove his car into the end Of a Bryan'shelp. not, but I can assureyou his spirit and love I walked into of judo will never be broken. 6rcmW guard rail. :#lil;lnTr::ll,ff The rail penetrated the front of the car, classwith the intention of telling him I had entered the driver's comPartment through to closethe school. I guessthe look on my The USJA National Training shearedthe driver's seat (with me away before I said a word. the firewall, face gave Center's own Kathleen O'Connell, Bryan in it) from the floor of the car, and my surprise I got a pep talk from my To her training partner, JamesBradley, pushed both Bryan and the seat to the back sory complete with options on how to keep and her coach,Gene Hall were fea- 'ssue of the car. Law enforcement officers and the school alive. Bryan, from his bed, then tured in the April of Parapalegia medical techniciansat the scenefelt Bryan called his friends to come learn judo and Nezos,a slick monthly, published "would not make it." soo bahk do karate. He called Gary Steward, by the Paralyzed Veterans of A piece of the car's floor was torn loose Coach of Oak Harbor Judo Club and Phil America. The article demonstrates, and penetrated Bryan's thigh just above Hanvey, an ikkyu from Oak Harbor. Both through pictorial essay,how the knee, traveled up along the femur, and of thesegentlemen had attended and taught wheelchair victims can defend shatteredhis right hip. There were five classfor me in the past. All of this is due themselvesagainst assailants.In other breaks in his pelvis area, and his left to my son's efforts from his bed and wheel- many of the photos taken by Gene foot and several toes were fractured. After chair. Needlessto say, the USJA has yet to Hall, Kathleen's USJA gi patch is being airJifted to Seattle'sHarbor View received a letter from Burlington Judo Dojo clearly displayed along with her Medical Center, two operations and one saying "we're through." Yonku and Life Member Patches. month in the hospital, Bryan retumed home BecauseBryan was a student at Western, Kathleen has been training with 1995, by ambulance.(Home is his apartment he representedthe Western University Gene and the NTC club since and although she hasn't had to use which is attachedto the dojo). Unable to Judo Club when he competed. In compe- her training in real life, she is con- get in or out of bed or his wheelchair with- tition, Bryan always placed!Almost always fident that she can defend herself if out assistance,Bryan required constant it was first place.Bryan's surgeon has told necessary. attention. us that his hip will not be the same after Just before the accident,I was trying to recovery, and was looking for Bryan to high school, and go on to become an apart- ment manager. He never gave up. The martial arts carried him through. This has to be one of an irstructo/s greatestrewards. The greatest challenge I have thouglu t "When me my nidan and in7972, my sandan. I is the parent who often asks me, t continued playing and teaching judo will my child test?" The expanded rank l throughout the rest of my Marine Colps system we have desigrred for children usu- F. careerand after I retired in7976.In April ally allows all children to move at what- 1982,USIA awarded me my yodan, and ever pace is best for them; they may even in February, l991,my godan. take two testsin one. However, I usually I have always hoped that someday I tell my students to keep both their eyes on would be good enough; be worthy of the their techniquet and I will keep an eye on To teach red and white belt, and on June 13, 7995,1 when they are ready to test. chil- was honored to accept my rokudan from dren successfully,I had to go through some the USJA for a judo career spanning just thought processesof my own. An adult over 40 years-forfy years in a sport that I usually takes 4 to 5 years to achieve the enjoy so much. rank of black belt. A child that starts the Through the years, I have always tried martial arts at 6 or 7 years old is not men- to stay in contact with the many friends I tally or physically ready for higher rank have in judo, and especiallywith my men- within the same4 or 5 year period. Let go tor, senseiFukumoto, Hachidan. I have lost of the idea of rank completely. Seethe big- contact with many of you out there how- ger picture. The martial arts can be a life' ever, and I would love to hear from you time endeavor if we see it through the eyes of a child. v,i."#J,{ffii,,**" again.Judo has always been my second family. Efmmffi The rewards of teaching children the 2555Sykes Creek Road martial arts are numerous and daily. They Wimer, Oregon 97537 give me more laughs and enjoyment than t -800-777-,tu Do (5836) Dlrclpllne beglns s'lth FUill any television show. Their smiles and hugs (continueil page1) from are continuous and genuine. Seeing the I firstbecame serious about judo in 1955 such as posters or targets. The hearing growth and development of each child is when I was stationed with a Marine detach- impaired child can be in the front, and like watching a flower unfold before your ment at Naval Air Station Buckley in even the child with cerebral palsy will eyes.In the true fashion of the yinlyang, Colorado. I began playing at the Denver succeed.Each child moves at the pace that my understanding of the techniquesand Judo Dojo, an all Japanesedojo, and con- is best for them. One of the most chal- how to teach them has grown immensely. tinued training with them for the next three lenging individuals is the child whose Fun through movement. Fun through and a half years.I eamed my first three intellect surpassestheir present physical the martial arts. If it's fun, and we seethe brown belts there. level of ability. This child thrives on having constant challengeto ourselves,then we In 1958,I was transferred to Atsugl, fury being presentedwith minute details have taken a step on the path with lightness ]apan, and continued to practice and com- of informatiory as well as being the teacher's in our heart. The discipline will carry us pete in local toumaments. I competed in helper from time to time. One of my very like a wave. What more could we, as the KenagawaPromotional with about 200 first children's classhad a young boy with instructors, hope to instill in our younger Japaneseshodan hopefuls. I was lucky, and epilepsy. He had always been told that he generation? [lre@EFW ended up as overall toumament champion. would be a slow learner and could not go On July 76,1,959,the Kodokan awarded far. Through the martial arts he quickly me my first black belt. It's a good thing saw and felt himself get stronger-from ten COACHES! Pleaseshare this that I played well that day, becauseI push-ups one week to twenty the next. He newsletterwith your students. At flunked my kata (smile). was able to leam katas and memorize tech- thistime, due to financialcon- Marine Corps duties kept me very busy niques. It took him seven years to achieve straints,we areonly mailing to '>verthe next few years,but judo was still ,.' black belt rank. . . longer than most. During our blackbelts, but we'd loveto \tt"ry much a part of my life, and on that time, he was able to participate in and communicatewith all of our Septemberl,1966, the Kodokan awarded graduate from mainstream classesin his membersthrough you! Reportand photosby lohn Robertson,Tolcyo, lapan

The semi-final match Although he jumped up and down with between Konno and joy when he won his first All-Japan title in Katsuyuki Masuchi was 1994,this time the subdued Konno simply disappointing as both were acknowledged his win with a smile and repeatedly warned for fail- walked into the audienceto shakehands ure to attack. Konno, the with a few of his friends and supporters. perfect gentleman,bowed Interviewed after his win, Konno, refer- to the refereeafter acknowl- ring to himself as an old man, said he edging his errors. He finally betrayed everyone'sexpectations and took held Masuchi withyoko sltiho the championship. While no one was Pay- gatamein five minutes and ing any attention to him, he said, he com- 35 seconds. peted with relative ease.Konno said the The final between 125-kg chronic back problems which have plagued 30 year-old Konno and first- him throughout his career, did not exist on time entrant 20 year-old judo day,1997. 130-kgTenri University Former All-Japanand World Champion, student Tatsuhiro Yasuhiro Yamashita commented after the Muramoto, had most in the finals that Konno had sufficient and good ^I audiencewondering stamina throughout the day "r,4 4i4'*r"11J' whether the young student in the final match. Yamashitawas disap- could upset the veteran pointed that the favorites lacked any fight- player. ing skill, especially Shinohara,Makishi, Konno trapped and the 18-yearold Kosei Inoue, a rising Muramoto's right arm and star. He said that Muramoto was unable rolled him onto the floor for to penetrate Konno's defenseat all and JunKonno with his 1997 All-Japan winner's trophy. a yttko point about 90 sec- must work hard to win in next year's con- onds into the match. test. Jun Konno, a veteran in the All-Japan Although Muramoto fought back with Konno said he moved cautiouslY and judo championships, bided his time from weak arm-throw and leg-trip techniques, carefully and used his experienceto win. start to finish and ended up winning his he failed to make an impression at all. The younger Muramoto attacked without second All-Japan title. His first title was At the opening ceremony,Kodokan thinking, said Konno. in 1994. President Yukimitsu Kano presented The 36 contestantsfought for the AII- Although not known as an aggressive Konno with a certificate,certifying his 10 Japan title on April 29 at the Nippon attacker or master techniciarLKonno deci- consecutive years as a participant in the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Hreffi sioned his first opponent, Yoshio All-|apan championships. Nakamura, a former Olympic champion, Pre-tournament favorites Shinichi in the second round. The dull contestPro- Shinohara, the reigning over-95 kg national vided the audiencewith very little to get champion, and defending Kano Cup title THANKYOU JUSTIN excited about and both were warned for holder Yoshiharu Makishi, both dropped JustinScott, our graphicdesigner impassiveness. out in their third round contests.Two for- at the USJA,is leavingto Pursue In round three, Konno flipped Chikara mer Olympians-Barcelona gold medalist an opportunitywith Bendata Minatoya for a half point and went on to Hidehiko Yoshida and Yoshio Nakamura, Technologies.We wish him the get the decision. To the delight of the crowd, were dumped in early rounds.Yoshida lost bestof luck,and thank You Konno took only one minute and 28 sec- to Muramoto in a third round bout, while Justin,for alwaysmaking us look onds to throw Koichiro Mitani with ashi' Nakamura was decisionedby Konno in the good. guntmain the quarter finals. second round. kpty Irofl Tmr Rcif, C'oilsr, Ladnfl, South C-mplitu (7995 USIA e-mchof tlv Yw) "I must disagreewith your comment about getting nothing in retum from the I national organizations, well, at leist two It seemsthat with the Senior and Frcn lvlicluel LnilsfieL Smdstr, of the three. The USJA and the USJFpro- Junior Nationals in the recentpast, the Springficlil,Vbginil "Let vide national rank systemsthat are consis- Internet is a-buzz with the referee'sper- me tell you . . . compared to mY tant throughout the country instead of the spective. Flere are excerpts from two com- taekwondo and karate refereeing,judo local or state "dojo promotions" concept.I mentaries that we intercePted. refereeing is MUCH harder! It deserves cost issue.The annual even more respect.There are no equivalent also disagreewith the membership fees are mostly made up of Fron lim lloyna, Yofur, Honston, Tnts categoriesofyuko andkokafor other styles insurance costs.If you are teaching in a ". . . As a player, I have had some very that I have refereed,and the number and dojo without insurancein this era of litiga- good coaches;as a coach,I have had some severity of penalties are much more numer- tion, it will not be long before I will not hear very good mentors, and as a referee,I cur- ous and difficult to call. I agreewith you from you, as your home, car, dojo computer rently have some very good teachers.One that refereeing a judo match is much harder. (for email), etc.will belong to someoneelse day I will become a very good referee, There are a ton of IJFrules to memorLe for who has been injured (real or not) in your becauselike becoming a very good player, a judo match vs a taekwondo or karate dojo. Also, the cost of promotions through it takes years of very dedicated practice. match. . . . I have been doing taekwondo the national judo organizations is half to a Most of us feel that refereeingis a valid for ten years and judo more than double third of the promotion costsof other martial part of judo. (It is necessary)to preserve that. I could teach someoneto refereea arts organizations. You in another the spirit of judo in the competition phase, taekwondo match in one easyschooling. ProPose, discussion,to require your studentsto pay to insure the safety of the player, and to Judo matcheson the other hand, require extra for multi-colored belts, but, if I under- help insure fair play. So why is it that when many clinics, critiques,and dozensof tour- "good." stand correctly, you don't want to give i\ I have my coach'sjacket on, people,even naments to get anywhere near I them nationally recognizedpromotions ! ,a.rr" wno may not Know me, come up, am a good taekwondo/karate referee,but because of the minimal cost involved. Is the shake my hand, and engagein conversa- only a fair judo refereewho has to reread welfare of the students important? The tion, but when I put on my referee'sjacket, the rule book from time to time because instructors with experience have a resPon- I am treated with disrespectby those who there are so many rules and gesturesto sibility to make new students understand don't know me, and am often the target know. It was a big changegoing from judo the importance of what a national organi- of verbal abuse?I am not talking only about player and instructor to the world of ref- zation can provide. If you yourself do not spectators. . . but coaches,who are sup- ereeing, and after yearsofbalking at doing understand this, your students that trust posed to be role models for their charges it, I am now giving it a serious try'" you to guide them are being shortchanged and their players. Coachesare supposed in my opinion. As for the grass roots devel- to know the spirit and intent of character And on the subject of judo politics, we opment, I expect and receive such support. in judo, and their chargesare supposed to intercepted this exchange. My students appreciatethe effort I make be trained in this by thesesame coaches. to bring in other instructors from the There are good refereesand a few bad ones, Fron C'eralilLafon, C,oilan,San Diegt, national organization to supplement my and in the middle, a large number training Califontia ". knowledge and experience.This is a major and trying to be good. True, we often make . . I agree that one needssupport and factor in new students joining my club' mistakes,but that is why there are two an exchangeof ideas to stay afloat, and I They have both my 30 plus years of expe- judges on the mat-to work as a team with agree that one should at leastbe aware of rience and the rest of the national organi- the referee to insure fairness.Even then, a what the national organizations are up to, '' zation supporting their training' The r"* friit"tes are made. . . .l am not trying however, to network, you dofr't need to be national support is there if you chooseto to say, "have pity on the poor referee,"but involved with national politics and you take advantage of it. Hre€reW to give way a little to this integral part of shouldn't expect your national organiza- competition judo. Just as the bowing pro- tions to provide much support to you when tocols for competitors have their place, so it comes to grass roots development. The COACHES!Another reminder do the referees'bowingprotocols. It is a big three manage to take a fair amount of to be sureto useonly current , matter of respectfor the spirit and intent our money and provide little in return." USJAforms. \r o1;r4o." llessage from the Prcsldent (continuedfrom page 2) pate, and as our membership base increases,it will provide the funding that will enhanceour development programs. by lamesJ. Linn, Chairman,USIA StandardsCommittee USIA membership is approaching 24,000.Our goal is to reach the 25,000 standard is the specification zation, we must have mark by the end of 1998.We will reach a fair, attainable, and that goal, and we will continue our of a level or levels of desired comprehensiveset of aggressiveapproach to development in standards, and they the areasof camps and clinics so that we qualities in something. When must be conscien- can continue to provide national level tiously followed. Our training to judo participants throughout someone has the grade of judo organizationhas the United States.Finally, I will ask our excellent standards, coachesto continue their support. The shodan, it is generally assumed that this and is developing USJA currently has 1.,375registered clubs. more as new areas If each of these clubs continues to increase person has, at a minimum, a certain level of need them. Constant membership as they have done in the examination and mod- past,we will be rvell on our way to our competencein shiai, randori, and kata; has ification is part of the 1,998goaL An incentive program for responsibility of hav- coachesto support this growth will be a certain breadth of knowledge in nage-waza ing standards.The finalized during the month of 1997. other, and perhaps July There is much ado regarding the and ne-waza; and has some knowledge of more difficult part, is approachof the millennium. Let us begin adhering to them. This \ , now to insure that we have a vital roll in , the customs and etiquette of judo. is the responsibility of ,l/ the new millennium of judo. Let's show every member of the the judo community what really can be In societies,it seemsto be generally United StatesJudo Association,but espe- done when our judo family works agreedthat standardsare desirable. cially thoseof dan grade.The higher the together to improve the sport. And let's However, the adherenceto these stan- dan grade, the greater the responsibility share the pride of being the largest and dards varies,as illustratedby a simple to set a good example by following the most aggressivejudo organization in the reading of the daily newspaper. USJA standards as well as teachinp;others United States. ltlffi Sometimesthis happens when the stan- to do the same. lEl@nffi dards are too strict, but much of the time it occursbecause the standards are not used properly. Not ignored, just not fol- lowed very closely. We can speculateon the causes.There may be too many excep- tions, instruction may have eroded to the point where the current generation has . . . to the members of the United StatesJudo Team. Trials were held at the Olympic not been able to develop the necessary Training Centerin Colorado Springsin May. The team will travel to Paris,France in levels of achievement,or there may be a October to compete in the World Championships. "Allez-y" grass-rootsreaction afoot. Usuallp standards are set by a group. WOMEN MEN It does not necessarilymean that the stan- 78 kg Hillary Wolf 60 kg Clifton Sunada dards have been invented or createdby 52 kg Marisa Pedulla 65 kg Alex Ottiano this group; they can be borrowed or 55 kg Ellen Wilson 71 kg Jimmy Pedro inherited. In the United States,we inher- 51 kg Celita Schutz 78 kg Todd Brehe ited our judo standards,and as time 66 kg Liliko Ogasawara 86 kg Brian Olson passed,we modified and extended them. T2kgSandra Bacher 95 kg Raphael Hueso Many of us believe that in order to +72 kg Colleen Rosensteel +95 kg Oswaldo Norat havea strong,vigorous, growing organi- Open Collen Rosensteel Open Joe Felton r We receive many wonderful submissions regarding the results of toumaments around Here'ssome information that wepulled off mended. After successfulremoval of the "cauliflotaer the country. In the limited space of this thelnternet regarding ears." hematoma,a pressuredressing is indicated newsletter, we are unable to publish all of for 2-3 days. Pressuredressing options "Auricular the names of the members who worked so hematoma is the accumula- include: a compressionsuture dressing, hard to place in these competitions. tion of blood in the anterior ear usually collodion-cotton cast,plaster of paris cast, However, many of the tournarhent results occurring at the junction of the perichon- silicone mold, or a mastoid dressing.Daily are published on the lrtemet, and we keep drium and the cartilage.Swelling is appar- follow-up is recommended.Aspirin, a file at the National Office. Pleasecall us ent, and the ear is acutely tender to the ibuprophen, or other NSAIDs should be if you would like a copy of these results touch. The hematoma results from trauma avoided, as they may decrease clotting and mailed to you. And to those of you who or friction, and is common in wrestling, an accumulation of fluid may re-occur. Ear make certain that we get your toumament rugby, judo, and other contact sports. protectors, head-gear and lubricants, such results and articles in a timely manner . . . Failure to drain the hematoma,may lead as Vaseline (although or Skin-Lube not our thanks, and keep 'em coming! to infection requiring intravenous antibi- permitted in competition) help prevent otics. If left untreated, scarring frequently hematoma formation. Ice and pressure o Coaches!Remember to send your USJA occurs and results in deformation of the applied after practice and competition, or National Award Winner nominees to our ear; hencethe name cauliflower ear, scrum whenever apparent problems exist, is also Committee Chairman, Dr. Ronald Charles, ear, or boxer's ear. helpful. Researchhas shown that wrestlers 113 Camellia Road, GooseCreek, South To prevent cauliflower ear, needle aspi- who consistentlywear protective head-gear Carolina 29445.tNehave extended the -ation,performed by a physician,should during training and . competition, have a deadline until August 31,,L997.If you have aon" within 24 iours of the injury. If 507odecrease in the incidence $" of auricular misplaced your nomination form and the athlete is not seenuntil 7-10days after hematomas." $|l@reH instructions, pleasegive us a call at the the injury, surgical evaluation is recom- National Office, and we will get one out to you as soon as possible.

This will bemy last issueas editor of USJA COACH.I will be leaaingthe USIA and ColorailoSprings itr Attgttst to pursuea speechzoritingcareer in the I would like all club coachesand black In the 1950s,there were East v. West and Washington,DC area. belts to give me their views on starting a North v. South tournaments, with only WhenI beganmy employzoith your National Senior Team which would com- four selectedteams competing. I remem- association,myexpo*re tojudo and the pete annually and have separatedivisions ber those tournaments as being an inspi martial arts had beenresticted to an for men and women. In your comments, ration to all. Pleaselet Ed Szrejter know occasionalStnen Segalfilmor someone pleaseinclude a time-frame and your sug- your ideas and comments, and if you feel showingup at a Halloweenparty in a gestions as to the number of team weight that team competition can be successfully judogi. During thesepast two years classes,minimum age,and any other scheduled for later this year, or if we howeaer,I haaelearned many things regardingyour and your ideas you might wish considered. should wait until1998. HreEEH sport art, but mostly I haaebeen included in a com- munity of dedicated,skilled indiaiduals Wlo rmiillikc tolnst thcfirst ment? Checkthe USJAweb pagefor with a passionfor somethingthat the mostup-to-date membership encompassessomany of my own oalues Most nations I have visited conduct an information,lists of upcoming andbeliefs. I wiII misstlnt... andall of ; rnual team competition,and I have "One events,and newest merchandise. yorr. gai ishimas"(Thankyoufor V*peri"r,."d the enthusiasmof that Judo Ietting me learnwitlt yot) community when they root for their team. http://www.cspri ngs.com/usia "A" by GaryMonto, USIA Kataludge ow that kata seems to be kata. There are many time that they begin, they are going for judoka who do not the National Championship. To succeed, enjoying a revival, and com- understand that judg- students must study the kata as long and ing begins the as hard as they study their competition petitions are currently being moment a competitor techniques.Paying attention to the slight- steps onto the mat and est details will not only make a winning held at many local tourna- approachesthe center kata team, but will improve your overall of the contest area. iudo skills-guaranteed. You can look at ments and included in all of the national With so few points it as twice the bang for the buck! determining the dif- How much time do you and your stu- level tournaments,it's time to turn our atten' ferencebetween first, dents spend on kata practice at the end of second,or third place, a long hard session?And when you Prac- tion to "the big D." That's right, DETAILS. any advantagethat a tice the kata, are you really just going team can securefor through the motions? You only have so Kata teams have quickly become very itself is important. The first impression to much time to practice, so give it your total good, and it is often by the slightest of the judge, the opening, and closing of the attention. Concentrate on all the little details margins that one team wins over another. kata is as important as the overall flow that can and will make you a winning a NationalChamRion. It is becausethese teamshave become so and execution of the required forms. even li good, that the kata judge has had to con- To improve your kata takespractice, lifu**Oe centrateon the little details, the attitude and a desire to work toward perfection. or the appreciation of the finer points of Teamsmust believe that each and every

his previous career as a licensed practical nurse for the U.S. Army. He combineshis patience and bedside manner with his skill as a programmer to keep the USIA databasea smooth running, efficient tool Wehope that this regularcohtmn will add 1972.His son Thomas will now take on for the day-to-day administration of the a touchof humaninterest to our quarterly the responsibility of head coach at that National Office and our 24,000USJA newsletterand bring our diuerseUSIA family club. Thank you Henry, for your years of members. alittle closertogetlur. Pleaselet usknow of seryice to the USJA and American judo. Joseph F. Conolly,Il, CEO of the any personalachieuements and/or newswor- Timothy Gibbs, age 30, of Oklahoma Educational Foundation of American thy snippets your neckof the tpoods! City, Oklahoma was killed in an automo- DefenseSystems has earned inclusion in ftom 'Who's Addressthem to the Editor, USIA COACH, bile accident on his way to practice at Marquis Who in the South and 21.North Union Bouleaard,Colorado Sp&trgr., |HOP fujitsu. Thesympathy of theentire S&thwest," a guide to the 23,000most Colorado80909. USJA community goes out to his wife, his influential people in the region. Joeis a family, and his friends. Bronze Patron Life Member of the USJA, Henry Ciul, Yodan, passedaway on Congratulations to Bud Williams, a 3D in judo, 5D jujitsu, 5D karate, and May 19th at his home in Smiths Creek, SystemsAdministrator for the USJA,who coachof Asahi Dojo in Belle Isle, Florida' Michigan.He was TSyearsold and still graduated summa cum laude this spring CongratulationsJoe! HrereE@ an active coachat the Port Huron YMCA from one of the top ten computer pro- Judo Club. Henry started judo at age40 grams in the nation. Bud's interest in and becameUSJA Life Member # 495in computers began after his retirement from 4. ]essicaHart, Billings, MT, Parks Martial Arts

/UNIOR GtkLS: 1L-12,108lbs. L. Nicole Mazzaferro, Valleio, CA, Kyodo 2. ]erlyn Jones,Spokane, WA, Pacific 3. Becky Schultz, Fairchild AFB, WA, Fairchild AFB CA, Guerreros Thefollowing are theresults of the 199728th L. Adriana Blakely, La Puente, 4. Kiley Nepper, Sumner, WA, Enumclaw Annual IJSIA lunior Nationallutlo Championships 2. Leilani Akiyama, Bellevue,WA, US fudo Kihaku helil at WhitmanCollege in Spokane,Washington. Center Beer,Calgary, AB, Can., Ishi Yama Nearly 600 contestantsfrom the United Statesand 3. Melissa /UNIOR GIRLS:11-12,120 lbs. Canadacompeted for honors.The apnt was sanc- 4. Tara Clark, Hercules, CA, Salesian 1. Cetna Hernandez, Barstow, CA, Barstow tionedby ttu UnitedStates ludo Association, 2. Jamie Hollingsworth, Invermere, BC, Can., LlnitedStates luilo, Inc., and the United Statesludo /UNIOR GIKLS:9-L0, 75 lbs. lnvermere Federation. 1. ChelseaNelson, Henderson, NV, Tani 3. Kristen Hill, Raymond, AB, Can., Raymond 2. Katie Asher, Highland Park, IL, Uptown Kayla Heuett, Spokane,WA, Pacific KATACOMPEflTION 3. /UNTOR GIRLS:11.-1.2,+1.20 lbs. Katie Schultz, Fairchild AFB, WA, Fairchild 1. Cindy Imai, Rosemead,CA, Nishi Nage-no-Knta 2. StefanieHoworun, BramPton,Ont. Can., 1. ThomasSitzler and Jeffrey Sitzler, Mesa, AZ /UNIOR GIRLS:9-10, 84 lbs. Kido Kan 2. Darby Taylor and PasqualeLaMontagna, 1. Erin Reagan,Whittier, NC, Yellowhill 3. Danielle Adams, Wembley, AB, Can., Hoku British Columbia, Can. 2. JocelynMcGrandle, Abbotsford, BC, Can., Sei Kan 3. Mary Matthews, Northglenry CO and Abbotsford 4. Keara Guevara, Burnaby, BC, Can., Bumaby Kenneth Hashimoto, Thornton. CO 3. Layne Brower, Spokane,WA, Pacific 4. Nicole lwaasa, Lethbridge, AB, Can., /UNTOR BOYS:6,42 lbs. Katame-no-Knta Raymond 1. jason Spiker, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan 1. PasqualeLaMontagna and Darby Taylor, 2. George Banzon, Culver City, CA, Sawtelle British Columbia, Can. /UNIOR GIRLS:9-10,95 lbs. 3. Colton Haire, Fayetteville,NC, Fayetteville 1. CelesteYeo, Hercules, CA, Salesian Anderson, Spokane,WA, North -. 4. David '{yt CIIAMPIONSHIP COMPffffiON 2. StacyHaas, Vallejo, CA, KYodo Spokane GIRLS:9-10,+95 lbs. /UNTOR GTRLS;7,46lbs. /UNIOR /UNIOR BOYS:6,5L Ibs. '1,. 1. Brenna Clark, Hercules, CA, Salesian 1. Amy Yeo, Hercules, CA, Salesian Nicholas Simms, Vallejo, CA, Kyodo 2. Michelle Pock,Palos Verdes Estates,CA, 2. TheresaWiggins, Oak Harbor, WA, NAS Whidbey Cardena /UNIOR BOYS: 6,62 lbs. 3. Kelsey Mdpadden, Spokane,WA, Seikikan 3. Christina Bowman, Nine Mile Falls, WA, 1. Michael Canton, Spokane,WA, North Jordan Anderson, Spokane,WA, North Seikikan Spokane Spokane 2. Jorell |ones, Spokane,WA, PacificJudo /UNIOR GIRLS:L1.-1.2,66 lbs. Academy /UNIOR GIRLS:7,66 lbs. !.lvy Lopez, Baldwin Park, CA, Guerreros 2. Fujioka, Kaneohe,HI, Wadokan 1. Ashley Strasdin,Prince George,BC, Can., Jamie /UNIOR BOYS:6, +62 lbs. Prince George 3. Ann Shiraishi, Elk Grove, CA Okubo 1. Erik Morgan, Long Beach,CA, Ogden 2. Maddie Brown, Spokane,WA, Seikikan 4. Mailene Downes, New Britain, Cl NB Judo & Karate /UNTOR BOYS:7,55 lbs. /UNIOR GIRLS:8,60 lbs. 1. Jakob Kamer, Vallejo, CA, KYodo 1. Karli Fleury, Brooks, AB, Can., Brooks /UNTOR GIRLS: 11.-1.2,75 lbs. 2. Daniel Chow, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan 2. Michelle Nagasav'a,Bellevue, WA, US Judo 1. Marti Malloy, Oak Harbor, WA, NAS 3. Michael Sims, Vallejo, CA, KYodo Center Whidbey 4. Cody Vandersloot, Bozeman,Ml Big 3. Holly Meagley, Spokane,WA, Pacific 2. AnnastasiasFarlow, Mira Mesa, CA, Judo Mountain America SD Maika Watanabe,Napa, CA, NaPa IUNIOR GIRLS:8,68lbs. 3. /UNTORBOYS:7,56 lbs. 4. Hsieh, Vallejo, CA, To BaY 1. Alexandra Martin, Spokane,WA, North fessica 1. Jared Nelson, Henderson, NV, Tani Spokane .2. Scott McGrandle, Abbotsford, BC, Can., /UNIOR GIRLS:1.L-L2, 86 lbs. Abbotsford New Britain, CT, NB & /UN/OR GIRLS:8,77 lbs. L. SarahChavis, ]udo 3. Jordan Guevera, Bumaby, BC, Can., Burnaby 1. Abbie Haire, Fayetteville,NC, Fayetteville Karate 4. Jamie Hall, Pacifig WA, Tacoma 2. Venus Seda,Mililani, HI, Budokai 2. Song Han, Bellevue,WA, US fudo Center 3. Kanoe Tani, Kaneohe,HI, Wadokan /UNIOR BOYS:7, +55 lbs. /UNIOR GTRLS:L1.-1.2,97 lbs. 1. PhoebusYannetsos, N. Miami BeachFL, IUNIOR GIRLS:8,+77 lbs. 1. Melissa Orden, Ena Beach,HI, Shobukan Budokan t.Cara Meyers, Spokane,WA, North Spokane 2. Julie Van Helder, ParadiseYalley, AZ, 2. Kim, San Mateo, CA, Cahill's \J Jimmy America Sports & Fit. 3. Richard Lambert, Cherokee,NC, Yellowhill IUNIOR GIRLS:9-10, 56 lbs. 3. RachelAsher, Highland Park, IL, Uptown (continued on puge I 3) by EdGrffin, MnsterExaminer n the not so distant past, the United USJA summer camps Committee, Charles Robinson. By doing has at least one Master this, we are able to ensure better services Sfafes Judo Association had only a Examiner present who and standards for promotions, and imme- holds an examiner cer- diately addressany general or specific handful of individuals known as rank tification class.It is problems that arise regarding USJA rank. clearly important, as a Through the examiner's communication examiners. Today,judo and the USJA club coach,to be certi with Robinson Sensei,reports are easily fied as a USIA rank generated and accessibleto President, have grown to where we have a Master Rank examiner. If you are |esseJones, Executive Director, Ed Szrejter, unable to attend one each of the Division Chairman, and their Examiner assigned to every regrcn ,n of the scheduled clin- respective committee members. ics or camps,please The main focus at the clinics and camps America. contact the National this year is the dan worksheet. A Master Office for additional Examiner will go over the material con- Throughout the year, Master Examiners information, or to arrange to have a tained in the worksheet on a daily basis. hold seminars and individual testing for Master Examiner conduct a seminar in Don't miss being at one of theseexciting rank advancementand examiner certifica- your area. and informative training camps.I'll see tion. They teach,hold reviews, recommend, All USIA rank examiners regularly you there! F|re[tHreH and certify, those who qualify. Each of the consult with the Chairman of the Examiner

he USJA would like to thank Burke,Martin I. Fermin N. Garcia, Frank Gerlitz, Barbara Burket, Carolinas H. Gessner,William E. Gessner,Robert those members listed below, AmericaJudoAssn.,Gibson, Edward C. Griffin, John L. Herr, Charles Cavrictu Joel E. Holloway, M.D., FranciscoL. who at the time of this printing, ChaparralIudo club Hurtado, Ray Imada, LaurenceP. James, & Tom Palen,Dr. JamesGeo Associates,P.C., Dr. Augustine haVe dOnated tO the USJA RonaldAllanCharles, Y.Jazo,JesseL.|ones,SidneyKelly,Terry fames T. Clifton, John J. Kelly, Terry B. Kozell, Henry R. National Training Center(NTC) Stewardship E. Cook, Sr., Leighton L'Esperance,Greg LaMantia, Stephen Cochran,fames J. Lenhard, Edmund L. Levine, Esq.,Elton Program. Your donations will help refurbish Colgan,Arthur L. Lewis, JamesJ. Linn, Don Macleod, Kevin Collins, Andrew Mclellan, John Massaro, Gary L. Monto, the structure, and enhance the appearance Connelly,w. Patrick DeeDeeMoore, Greg R. Moore, Kevin ]. Connelly, Ronald Nally, George P. Nobles, Roland H. of this monument to American judo. Crabtree,Michael Oddera, ClarenceW. Patton, PamelaR. Cullen, Katrina R. Payme,Lionel Picherau, Duane Pickel, Richard Andrade, Anthony L. Antin, Davis, Thomas A. Dickman, John F. Post 1882BSA Judo Kai, RakkasansJudo Judith A. Barrett, Daniel M. Bean,James Dickmann, Dr. Matthew J. Doyle, Gregory CIub, Stephen]. Reardon,Mary R. Reed, J B. Beyersdorf,Vernon A. Borgen,Virgil J. R. Fernandez,Eugene S. Fodor, Norma Thomas V. Reifl Dana R. Rucker,Steven Bowles,Clark Buchanan,Russell D. M. Fogel, Lee Frakes,William C. Gaffney, (continued on Page l 5) .\ L../-Junlol Lacroix, Spokane,WA, Pacific tatlonals 4. JoelAiken, Spoke, WA, Seikikan 2. Soren 3. Earl Morgan, Long Beach,CA, Ogden rcontinuedfrom page2) 4. Lee Enos, Elk City, ID, Grangeville /UNIOR BOYS:9-10, 110lbs. WA, Pacific /UNIOR BOYS:8,51 lbs. 1. Justin Davis, Spokane, TEEN GIRLS; 13-L4,88lbs. 1. CaseyVandersloot, BozemaryMl Big 2. fohn Manibusan, Vallejo, CA, KYodo 1. Lindsey McAlister, PetersberS,Ont., Can., Mountain 3. Andrew Verhulp, Richland, WA, Richland Asahi 2. Vincen Sanchez,Vallejo, CA, KYodo Doio 3. Duluth, GA, Waka Mu Sha JamesJonet lbs. IUNIOR BOYS:9-10,+71'0 lbs. TEEN G/RLS; 13-14,99 Waipahu, HI, Budokai 1. TeresaRatanasurakarn, Whittier, CA, MHJC /UNIOR BOYS:8,60 lbs. 1. Aldon Benauro, 2. Merivirta, Ft. Saskatchewan,AB, Can., 1. FrancisBanzon, Culver City, CA, Sawtelle 2. Luis Anthony Morales, Las Vegas,NV, Tani Jaana Tolide Kwai 2. Anthony Hernandez, Barstow, CA, Barstow 3. Blake Becker,Abbotsford, BC, Can., ludo 3. Michelle Bowmary Federal WaY, WA, 3. Andrew Blakely, La Puente, CA, Guerreros Abbotsford Benton City, WA, Richland Sakurakan 4. |ohn Poston,BerkleY, MI, Saito 4. Tanner Hughes,

L1'-12,56lbs. TEENGIRLS; 1'3-14,110 lbs. /UNTORBOYS:8,58 lbs. /UNTORBOYS: 1. Deborah Teramura, Richmond, B.C', Can., 1. Nicholas Delpopolo, Westfield, NJ, Cranford 1. Bradley Nozoe, Kanehoe, HI, Wadokan BC 2. Z,aneMalloy, Oak Harbor, WA, NAS 2. Eric lafon, San Diego, CA, Judo America Judo Holly Adams, Wembley, AB, Can., Hoku Sei Whidbey 3. Andre Woodberry, La Puente, CA, 2. Kan 3. Bryan Fujiwara, Kaneohe,HI, Wadokan Guerreros 3. Natalie Llewellyn, Aubum, WA, Sakurakan 4. Matthew Richardson,San Jose, CA, Sanfose 4. Ronald Duarte, Baldwin Park, CA, Guerreros Buddhist GIRLS: 13-14,1'21' lbs. /UNIOR BOYS: 11"L2,75lbs. TEEN IL, Yorkville 1. Brandi Vallesteros,Mililani, HI, Mililani IUNIOR BOYS:8,77 lbs. 1. Robert Loftus, Yorkville, Hongwanji 1. Shaun Forges,Kaneohe, HI, Wadokan 2. Darren Howard, Thomton, CO, Northglenn Miller, Sewickley, PA, South Hills 2. Duane Fukumoto, Waipahu, HI, Shunyo Kai 3. Billy Duong, Spokane,WA, North Spokane 2. Leigh Mandy West, Red Deer, AB, Can., Red Deer 3. Noah Hatton, SPokane,WA, Pacific 4. Robert March, San Bruno, CA, Cahill's 3. Melissa Visser, Airdrie, AB, Can., Airdrie 4. Kai Higa, Kaneohe,HI, Wadokan 4. /UNIOR BOYS: 11-12,86lbs. L3-74,L32 lbs. BOYS:9-10,57 lbs. 1. JonathanSpiker, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan TEEN GIRLS: /UNIOR Yannetsos,N. Miami Beach,FL., 1. Brandon Low, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan 2. Mike Pock, Palos Verdes Estates,CA, 1. Christina Budokan 2. Andrew DeScisciolo,Uncasville, CT, New Gardena Imai, Rosemead,CA, Kido Kan London County 3. Konrad Wasiela, Richmond, BC, Can., Judo Cindy StephanieHowarun, Brarnpton, Can., Kido kan 3. Taren Lacroix, Spokane,WA, Pacific BC Shrader, Tacoma,WA, Tacoma 4. Zachary Thomas, Spokane, WA, Pacific 4. ChaseForsyth, Sherwood Park, AB, Can., 4. Celina Tolide Judo Kwai TEEN GIRLS:143lbs. /UNIOR BOYS:9-70, 66 lbs. 1. Colby, Spokane,WA, Seikikan 1. Kenneth Hashimoto, Thomton, CO, /UNTORBOYS: L1-12,96lbs. Julie 2. Ashley Buchanan,Ontario, O& Ore-Ida Northglenn 1. JonathanLambert, Cherokee,NC, Yellowhill CA, Guerreros 3. Seda,Mililani, HI, Budokai 2. JaredWillis,New Britain, CT, New Britain 2. Eric Sanchez,West Covina, |olynn 3. Sam Hancik, Tees,AB, Can., Aka-shika 3. Travis Stevens,Tacoma, WA, Tacoma judo TEEN GIRLS: L3-14,+143 lbs. 4. Michael Russell,Norwich, CT, New London 4. Richard Tan, Richmond, BC, Can., BC 1. Erin lwaasa, Lethbridge, AB, Can., County /UNIOR BOYS: 11-L2,1.08 lbs. Lethbridge Sport & Fit. 2. April Seda,Mililani, HI, Budokai IUNIOR BOYS:9-1.0,75 lbs. 1. Clint Slone, Mesa, AZ, American l. Bobby Edwards, Airdrie, AB, Can., Airdrie 2. Eric Estoista,Sacramento, CA, Team TEEN GIRLS:15-16,174 lbs. 2. StevenChenes, Las Vegas,NV, Sakura Sacramento Airdrie, AB, Can', Airdrie 1. Morgan McAlister, Petersberg,Ont. Can., 3. JamesConnolly, Danville, VA, Danville 3. Scott Edwards, 4. Robert Davis, Tacoma,WA, Tacoma 4. JoelHougen, Foremost, AB, Can', JoeMeli Asahi 2. Robin Pucak, Wasilla, AK, Mat-su Judo Club 1'20lbs. 3. Tracy VonRichter, Oakville, Can., Kido Kan IUNIOR BOYS:9-10, 84 lbs. /UNIOR BOYS: 1'1-12' 1. Robbie Rogers,Rolling Hills Estates,CA, 1. Christian Haire, Fayetteville, NC, GIRLS:1.5-L6, L23 lbs. Gardena Fayetteville TEEN Miller, Sewickley, PA, South Hills 2. Eric Brantley, Olympia, WA, Budokai 2. Michael Lissman, Ontario, OR., Ore-Ida 1. Gillian Richmond, BC., Can., fudo Olympia 3. JoshGietz, Fernie, BC. Can., Femie 2.lzabelaWasiela, BC 3. RossMacbaisey, Rancho SantaFe, CA, judo 3. Emily Schultz, Langley, BC., Can., Judo BC America IUNIOR BOYS:11-12,130 lbs. 4. Connie Saxton,Pine Lake, AB, Can., Aka- 4. Luke Waters,Kaneohe, HI, Wadokan 1..Scott Burggman, Chico, CA, Chico 2. Andrew Eisentrout, Olympia, WA, Budokai shika ; /UNIOR B)YS: 9-70,95lbs. Olympia TEEN GIRLS:1.5-16, L34 lbs. L. Ryan Reynolds,Lake Havasu, AZ, Awesome 1. Amanda Nieto, Culver, CA, SantaMonica Y 2. Mark Poston,BerkleY, MI, Saito /UNIOR BOYS:77-12, L50 lbs. Bukokai (continuedon page l3) 3. JustinHardet Calgary.AB, Can.,Hiro's 1. Prince Brown, Waianae,HI, Judo Hajime TEENBOYS: 1.5-16. 172 lbs. J 2. Aspen Gowers, Fort Saskatchewwan, AB, 4. Aaron Dent, Red Deer, AB, Can., Aka-Shika 1. lohn Rosa,Wahiawa, HI, Mililani Hongwanji Can., Tolide Judo Kwai 2. Eric Nichol, Vancouver, BC, Can.,fudo BC 3. Candice Shaw, Raymond, AB, Can., TEEN BOYS:1.3-14, 143 ibs. 3. Nick Crane,Sacramento, CA, Okubo Judo Raymond jimmy 1. Overton, San Diego, CA, Unidos 4. JoshuaHsieh, Vallejo, CA, To Bay 4. Nicole Heuett, Spokane, WA, Pacific 2. Luke Brown, Tucson, AZ, Tucson 3. Brandon Keaton, DaytorL OH, Dayton P.A.L. TEEN BOYS: 15-16,189 lbs. TEEN GIRLS:15-16, L45 lbs. 4. Hoc Duong, Spokane, North Spokane 1. SamsonZadmehran, Richmond, CA, Cahill,s 1. Sagrario Hernandez, Los Angeles, CA, Tenri 2. Martin Kim, Vancouver, BC, Can., 2. Brigitte Hun! Surrey, BC Can., Hajime TEEN BOYS: L3-L4,L56 lbs. Seikidokan 3. Connie Hendersory judo Surrey, BC, Can., L. JesseQregory, Lethbridge AB, Can., 3. Adam Dye, Tacoma,WA, Tacoma BC Lethbridge 4. Heather Weir, Oak Harbor, WA, NAS 2. Kolan Brown, Waianae,HI, Budokai IEEN BOYS: 15-16,+209 lbs. Whidbey 3. Kristofer Hardjonq Port Coquitlam, BC, 1. Trevor McAlpine, Lethbridge, AB, Can., Can.,Judo BC Lethbridge TEEN G/RLS: 15-L6,158lbs. 4. Thomas Sitzler, Mesa, AZ, Chaparral 2. Danial McAvoy, Beaverton,O& gukan 1. Sylvia Hausot, Prince George,BC., Can., Prince George IEEN BOYS:13-14, +L56 lbs. /UN/OR WOMEN; 17-20,106lbs. 2. Kimberly Hikita, Richmond, BC., Can., fudo 1. Matthew Noji, Coaldale, AB, Can., 1. Lauren Meece,Pembroke pines, FL, BC Lethbridge Budokan 2. Erick Ortiz, Colorado Springs, CO, NTC 2. StephanieTsang, Abbotsford, BC, Can., TEEN GIRLS: L5-L6,+158 ibs. 3. Chiistian Hausot, Prince George,BC, Can., Abbotsford 1. Wendy lwaasa, Raymond, AB, Can., Prince George 3. Morgan McAlister, Petersberg,ON, Can., Raymond 4.leff Craig, Spokane,WA, Pacific Asahi 2. Kristy Andrietz, Fort Saskatchewn,AB, Can., Tolide Kwai Judo TEEN BOYS: 15-16.114 lbs. /UNIOR WOMEN: 17-20,LL4 lbs. 3. Dena Bruggman, Chico, Can., Chico 1. Dennis Krot, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan 1. Tomoko Mori, Burnaby, BC, Can., 4. Lisa Alatorre, Kent, WA, Kent Schools 2. Ericson Madamba, Stockton, CA, Stockton Seikidokan Judo Club 2. Deborah Teramura, Richmond, BC, Can., TEEN BOYS: 73-L4,88lbs. 3. Christopher Kamal, Vancouver, BC, Can., Judo BC 1.. Heuett, Spokane, WA, pacific Joshua Seikidokan 3. FranceneKamal, Vancouver, BC, Can., 2. Elisha Grirnsley, Vallejo, CA, Kyodo 4. Eric Schwartz, Kennewiclg WA, Columbia Seikidokan 3. Oscar Palafox,San Francisco, CA, Cahill,s 4. Kimberlee Cuthbert, Lethbridge AB, Can., 4. Chad Hunt, Lethbridge, AB, Can., TEEN BOYS:1.5-L5, 123 lbs. Lethbridge Lethbridge 1. SeanHantke, Lethbridge AB, Can., Lethbridge /UNIOR WOMEN: 17-20,L23 lbs. TEEN BOYS; 13-1.4,99lbs. 2. Matthew Phillips, Clarkston, WA, Clarkston 1. Izabela Wasiela,Richmond, BC, Can., l. Judo Stephen Wolery, Cincinatti, OH, Renshuden 3. Taylor Takata,Wahiawa, HI, Shobukan BC 2. Aaron Raney,Los Altos, CA, Cupertino 4. Eugene Sung, New Westminster, BC, Can., 2. Iris Felicianq Brooklyry NY, Starret 3. Eric Tanaka,Richmond, BC, Can.,Judo BC Bumaby Judo 3. Leigh Miller, Sewicklep PA, South Hills 4. Hale, Airdrie AB, Can., Jonathan Airdrie 4. Michelle Franceschi,Baldwin Park, CA, TEENBOYS: 1F16,132 lbs. Guerreros IEEN BOYS: 73-L4.1L0 lbs. 1. Byron Chiang Vancouver, BC, Can., 1. Andy Zettl, Waterloo, ON, Can., Asahi Seikidokan /UNIOR WOMEN: 1,7-20,L34lbs. 2. Kyle Shewchuk, Brampton, ON, Can., Kido 2. Seth Bregman,Katy, TX, Bushido 1. Amanda Nieto, Culver, CA, SantaMonica Y Kan 3. Marciano Canate,Vallejo CA, SalesianJudo Judo 3. Kevin Red Deer, AB, Can., ]ulian, Aka-Shika Club 2. Christina Yannetsos,N. Miami Beach,FL, 4. Thomas Matthews, Northglenn, CO, 4.Motaz Elsokkary, Ajaa ON, Can., KirCoKan Budokan Northglenn 3. Xandra Mejica, Carmichael, CA, Team TEEN BOYS: 15-16,143 lbs. Sacramento TEENBOYS; 13-14,121 lbs. 1. Bret Crossland,Fairfield, CT, Japan 4. Katie Loehndorf, Prince George,BC, Can., l. Gerald Manlapaz, Oak Harbor, WA, NAS 2. Matt Hale, Airdrie, AB, Can., Airdrie Prince George Whidbey 3. Jimmy Crespo, Miami, FL, Budokan 2. William Lambert, Cherokee,NC, yellowhill 4. Dan Balcita,Redwood City, CA, Tamayos /UNIOR WOMEN: 17-20, 145 lbs. 3. Ian Walden, Airway Heights, WA, Fairchild Iudo Club 1. Sagrario Hemandez, Los Angeles, CA, Tenri AFB 2. Connie Henderson,Surrey, BC, Can., 4. ScotMcAlpine, ]udo LethbridgC AB, Can., TEENBOYS; 15-16.156 lbs. BC Lethbridge 1. Aaron Cohen, Buffalo Grove, IL, Uptown 3. SusanCurrier, Kent, WA, Kent Schools Brad Seeman,Lethbridge, AB, Can., Judo BC 4. RachelKuramoto, Ladysmith, BC, Can.,Judo TEEN BOYS: 13-1.4,132lbs. JamesMcKay, Langley, BC, Can., fudo BC BC l. Tyler Boras,Coaldale, AB, Can., Lethbridge 4. fordan Maruyama, Lethbridge, AB, Can., 2. ErnestBarker, Calgary, AB, Can., Hiro,s Lethbridge /UNIOR WOMEN:17-20,158 lbs. 3. Michael Dinsmorg Cloverdale, BC, Can., 1. Amanda Kushnier, Calgary, AB, Casn., Hetp ftorn ou? F lends (antinueilfrom pageL2)

F. Sasaki,Michael I. Schultz, Alfred Schmitt, Justin Scott, Robert E. Simms, D.C., Alan R. Smith, Sr., Ernest R. Smith, The new USJA judo credit card is finally MBNA Bank will make a contribution to Vivian Smith, Starkville Martial Arts here! This beautiful MasterCard from the USIA. So becomea "Card Carrying Academy, Ronald F. Stultz, E. Dow Suhre, MBNA Bank offers no annual fee and a low Member!" Walt Sweet, Edward Szrejter,Michael' I introductory Annual (APR) Szrejter,Patrick E. Szrejter,Mitchell A. \ PercentageRate Note:Special thanks to ConnieHalporn, for balancetransfers and cash advance USIA Patron Life Memberfrom Brooklyn, Tarr, Quentin Thompson, William H. I checks.The card featuresa full-color judo New York,for the spectauilarphotograph that Thomdike fr., William H. Tinney, Iack M. action photograph and the USJA logo. Call ue are using on the USIA Preferred Turrentine, foseph E. Walters, Geoge MBNA at 1-800-780-5540to apply, and be MasterCard,to Norma Fogel,USIA Weers,fames R. Webb, Marion (Bud) sure to mention priority code The Williams I QNCN. ExecutiaeSeuetary, for comingup with the I USJA will receive credit for your applica- sloganfor our ad cam- "Get There is stiil a good tion, and every time you use your paign, a Grip on USJA MasterCard, your Credit," and to pofrion of the dojo area WaIt Sweet,USIA available for steward- BronzePatron Life Member,Scottsdale, ships. All donationsare Arizona,for allow- tax-deductible. lf you ing us to usehis photographfor our need more information, campaignflyer. or haveany questons about this program, please call the National Office.

Junlor ilatlonals IuNIOR MEN: 17-20, L32 lbs. 1. SteveWard, Brampton, ON, Can., Kido Kan (continueilfrom page2) 1. Ehud Vaks, Buffalo Grove, IL, Uptown judo 2. Marko Orescanin,Surrey, BC, Can., judo BC 2. Dynell Pinder, Brooklyn, NY, Starrett 3. Chris Kennedy, Airdrie, BC, Can., Airdrie Hiro's 3. Kevin Joly, Lethbridge, AB, Can., Lethbridge 4. John Rosa,Wahiawa, HI, Mililani Hongwanji 2. jill Collins, Napa, CA, Napa 4. Brian Chang, San|ose, CA, SanJose State 3. Kimberly Hikita, Richmond, BC, Can., Judo /UNIOR MEN: 1.7-20,1.89tbs. BC iUNIOR MEN: 17-20,143 lbs. 1. Paul Parsons,Delta, BC, Can.,|udo BC 4. Anna Eichhom, Walla Walla, WA, Wa-Hi 1. lose Bencosmg N. Miami Beach,FL, 2. Chad Cluevet Spokilne, WA, Pacific Budokan /UNIOR INOMEN:17-20,+158 lbs. 2. Riley Edwards, Lethbridge, AB, Can., /UNIOR MENi 17-20,209lbs. 1. Cindy Oliver, Lakewood,CO, Denver Lethbridge 1. Trevor Howard, Mercer Island, WA, Pacific University 3. David Bonner, Houston, TX, Bushido Dojo Northwest |udo 2. Heidi Rhodes,Coram, MT, Saihoku 4. Randy Okita, Calgary, AB, Can., Hiro's 2. Alex Schulz, Deer Park WA, Deer Park Judo 3. Kristy Andrietz, Fort Saskatchewan,AB, 3. SeanVallesteros, Mililani, HI, Mililani Can.,Tolide Judo Kwai /UNIOR MEN:1.55 lbs. Hongwanji 1. Rick Hawn, Colorado Springs, CO, Olympic 4. Corey Larson, Ford, WA, Fairchild Judo fUNIOR MEN: 1.7-20,1.23lbs. Training Center 1. Chris Baril, Sherwood Park, AB, Can.,Tolide 2. Aaron Cohen, Buffalo Grove, IL, Uptown /UN/OR MEN: L7-20,+209 lbs. Judo Kwai 3. Tashi Kinjo, Calgary, AB, Can., Hiro's 1. Christopher Cluever, Spokane,WA, Pacific t. ,. Daniel Lapinski, Vancouver, BC, Can., 4. Kiyohito Suzuki, Richmond, BC, Can., fudo 2. Tyler McAvoy, Beaverton,OR" Ojukan \&inaokan BC 3. Thomas Garnica,Walla Walla, WA, Wa-Hi 3. Neil Smith, Delta, BC, Can., |udo BC u$re@ 4. Vallen Mah, Vancouver, BC, Can.,fudo BC /UNIOR MEN: 17-20,172lbs. l:r,:r | :,:,:5 | :::t gn

President...... JesseL. Jones,CA Thanks to our Systerns Administrator, Bud we receive a USJA Status Report. Vice-president...... TerryKozell, AZ Williams, each day At a glance, we can comPare figures, study the demo Treasurer...... JamesWebb, TX graphics, and view the whole Picture of the health l.egal Counsel ...... Michae1W. Sillyman, Esq.,AZ and growth of your association. Below is a sample of some of the information contained in the report from Corit||lttaat June 3O 197. h'q Awards...... Dr.RonaldCharles, SC Total Member Count: 23,833 law Enforcemmt...... RichardFike,OH Annual MembershipsExpiring at the End of the RefereeCertification...... Rick Celotto, CT Month:318 ExaminerCertification...... Charles Robinson, CA SeniorMale Members:14,736 CoachCertification...... ,...... ,...... George Weers,IL Senior Female Members: 2,737 4,977 Kata Certification...... GregoryFemandez, CA JuniorMales: Junior Females:1,383 Certification ...... Dr. Holloway, OK Kata Judge |oel Total Club Count 3,279 Chairman, Promotion Board...... RonaldHansen, NC USJA Clubs: 1.376 StandardsCommittee...... |ames Lirm, OR Member Count Co-chairmen,Toumaments...... Jesse Jones, CA Top 25 Clubs ...... 374 TerryKozell, AZ VinelandJudo C1ub...... Froml€ft to right:Mike Szreiter, Coach ot TomadichiJudo TremontJudo Club...... 373 in BoyntonBeach, FL; Edward Szreit€r, Ex€cutive Club Accreditation....,...... RaymondConte,hIY Club New LondonJudo Club...... -.....324Directorot th€ US.rA;Kathryn Buys (ne Szreite0 of Collegiate...... ,...... PhilipRasmussen, NC USJA NationalTraining Center...... 320 Wyoming,MN, training at NorthstarMartial Arts; and Pat Campsand Clinics...... "...... EdwardSzrejter, CO OmahaPublic School Judo C1ub...... 297Szroiter,Coach of CarolinasAmerican Judo Club in KaraE Division...... Dr.Millege Murphey, FL JundokaiJudo & JufitsuC|ub...... -...... 277 Matthews,NC Taekwondo & SomboDvisions...... George Nobles, VA OhioJudan Judo Club...... "...... 269 SamuraiJudo Association...... 241 JuiitsuDvision...... BenBergwerf, IL TomodachiJudo Cfub...... 177Mernory lane CoChairmen, Aikido Dvision...... BrettMayfield, VT EpizoundesMartial Arts...... 169 Iouis Perriello, MA CampBushiilo in C.oloradoSprings is alwaysa great I Fayen€ville-Ft.Bragg Judo C|ub...... 168 u, norull) TarheelJudo School...... "..167 time,anil 7995was no exception.Return uith USJA xrdonal Haad{|r|rt rr '95 Cahill'sJudo C1ub...... 163 to thesummer of . . . ExecutiveDirector...... Ed Szrejter HarrisburgJudokai ...... "..156 At Camp Bushido this year, three members GeneralManager...... ,...... Xatrina Davis Goltz Judo Club...... 155 godan and DataEntry.,,..,..., ...... DeeDeeMoore CarolinasAmerican Judo Association...... 154 of the Szrejter family were promoted to MembershipServices...... Jodi Rossignol YellowhillJudo C1ub...... 1 51 probably made American iudo history at the same ExecutiveSecretary...,...... -...... Norma Fogel Mrgil's Judo C1ub...... 148 time. Correct us if we are wrong, but we don't know SystemsAdministrator...... "...... Bud Williams DesertJudo C1ub...... 145 YukonKuskokwim Judo C|ub...... 143of another family that has achieved this high status SupplyDvision ...... ErikJuska UnidosJudo C|ubs...... 140 as a group. Under the proud eye oftheir father, GraphicDesigner...... Justin Scott RoanokeJudo C|ub...... 137USJA's own Executive Drector, Ed Szrejter, Hachi- 8dilor...... JudyBarrett Martincounty Judo club...... ".....123 Printer...... JohnDejong HylandHills Judo C|ub...... 121 dan since April of this year, Kathy, Pat and Mike HendokanDoio...... 1'17graciously acceptedtheir certificatesand bowed to their father amidst cameraflashes and well- Coaches,this is your The information in our USJA databas€ is very important to our ability to adrninister to the needs of deserved applause. A moving and fitting ceremony. "G.I.G.O. newsletter!We gladly accept membership. As Bud keeps telling us, our And, on the final day of camp, at tlie your thoughts and input. garbage in, garbage out." Pleasehelp us to maintain the integrity of our information by keeping us uP-to- Founder's Day celebration, when the three Szrejters Feel free to contact us at the date, in writing, of any changes or modifications to werc again honored, Bushido coachesGeorge Weers NationalHeadquarters. your individual or club status. and Terry Kelly began snapping their fingers and parodying "The Adam's Family" theme song with "The a good-nahrred rendition of Godan Family." The USJA Goachis a technicaland informativepublication of the UnitedStates Judo The camp crowd enthusiasticallyjoined in, and it Association(USJA). R€prints of articlescontained herein are reprintedwith permissionof seemedthat this too was a fitting ceremony for publisher reflectthe policiesof the USJA. the or author.Views expressed do notnecessarily Kathy, Pat, and Mike's (and Ed's) achievement. Aii itemssubmitted for publicatiohin the USJAGoaCh become the propertyof the USJAand maynot be reprintedwholly or in partwithout wrinen permission. Congratulations from the USJAfamily and the The United Sbtes Judo Associationis headquarteredat 21 North Union Boulevard, entire American judo communitY. ColoradoSprings, Colorado 80909and can be reachedby calling719-633-7750, faing m@M 719-63itt:404i, or by correspondingwith this addr€$s. The USJAis alsoaccessible via email at [email protected] on the worldwide web at htp://www.csprings.com/usia.