JMJC Excels in Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario - Athletes representing the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville, NY successfully competed in the 44th Ontario Open in Toronto held at the Abilities Center, November 8- 9, 2014. Burnt Hills High School graduate, Chris Alaynick (19) had an outstanding event picking up a bronze in the 81kg under 21 division as well as a bronze in the 81kg senior category the following day posting a 8-2 record overall. Burnt Hills graduate, Eric Skylar (18) continued his impressive run as of late taking a silver at the 90kg under 21 weight class and grabbed a bronze the next day in the senior 90kg division. Dave Harris (29) turned in his best performance to date picking up a bronze in 66kg weight class going 5-1 and Burnt Hills graduate, Haley Meara (18) posted a 4-2 record to win a silver

JMJC Newsletter Issue 16 medal in the 48kg under 21 category. The JMJC has now won a remarkable 84 total medals at the Ontario Open in its 13 year history.

Bolen Golden

Lincolnshire, IL - Brad Bolen (25) from the Jason Morris Judo Center captured the 66kg gold medal at the 2nd annual Irwin Cohen Memorial Championships November 10, 2014 held at Stevenson High School. Bolen went 5-1 on the day then was selected to be the recipient of the "Irwin Cohen Award" which is given to the most outstanding player of the event for his efforts. This event was hosted by the Cohen Brothers Judo Center and had nearly 400 total competitors. Bolen earned a nice pay day as well collecting the $1000 prize for the elite division winners.

“Team Bolen”

L to R: Emerson & PJ (Brothers), Isla (Mom), Brad, Emerson (Dad), Tony (Grandpa), Chatka (Grandma) & Larry (Uncle)

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Wollongong, Australia - Brad Bolen (26) & Ashley Hejlik (27) from the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) both made it all to way to the final in their respective divisions to take silver medals in the International Judo Federation's (IJF) world cup in Wollongong, Australia, November 14. The event in Wollongong (50 miles south of Sydney) was previously held in Samoa the last three years. This result keeps Bolen at the #31 spot in the world rankings at 66kg with 13 double countries ahead of him which means Brad is currently #19 in the Olympic qualifying. The top 22 (men) in each weight class is guaranteed a spot in the Olympic Games in Rio. Hejlik made a major jump from #137 to a career high #86 in 48kg and will also move to another career high #2 in the USA.

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JMJC OUTREACH

Burnt Hills, NY - JMJC's Maria Dhami (19) brings Judo to the Charlton Heights Elementary School as she taught six gym classes over two days. For the second straight year, Steve Jones who is a Physical Education teacher there invited the JMJC to run Judo sessions for his classes. Jones is also the head coach of the Burnt Hills Varsity Wrestling team. "Coach Jones has been working with us to try and promote Judo as it works well with Wrestling" 4x Olympian and JMJC Owner, Jason Morris said. "Maria did a wonderful job" added Coach Jones.

JMJC Newsletter Issue 16 2014 All Sports Dinner at the NYAC

Chris Alaynick. Nick Kossor and Hannah Martin attended the prestigious annual All Sports Dinner in New York City, Monday November 11th. Nick ad Hannah were being recognized for their yearly achievements and for being 2014 World Team Members. Brad Bolen who is also a NYAC member was invited as well but could not attend due to his competition schedule.

NYAC Athletes with Judo Chairman Kevin Earls

JMJC standing in front of their Coach Jason Morris’s section in the NYAC Hall of Fame

Future “Hall of Famers”

JMJC’s Chris Alaynick pointing at JMJC with NYAC/USA Women's Wrestling Team his Coach Jason Morris’s photo in the NYAC Hall of Fame

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Irving, TX - Brad Bolen (25) took a Gold medal leading the way for the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) athletes who competed in two events held at the Irving Convention Center. Bolen won his second straight and third overall 66kg title at the 49th annual Dallas Invitational Championships, Saturday, November 22, posting a 5-0 record on the day. Bolen also collected the $1000 prize for first place in the elite divisions. Ashley Hejlik (27) continued her rise as she picked up her first Dallas Invitational medal going 3-2 in 48kg. The next day, USA Judo held it's President's Cup which is its second largest event of the year next to the Nationals. Dave Harris (29) was the star of the day winning his first Presidents Cup medal, securing a bronze going 4-1 in 66kg. This result catapulted Harris to a career high #4 ranking on the US roster. Hejlik also captured her first Presidents Cup medal, winning her second bronze for the weekend in the 48kg weight class. Burnt Hills High School graduate, Haley Meara placed 5th at 48kg closing out the results for the JMJC gang.

JMJC Team Photo L to R: Dave Harris, Ashley Hejlik, Alex Turner, Haley Meara, Eric Skylar, Zach Judy, Brad Bolen & Joe Martinez.

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Future Champs!

Randi (left) & Dani Morris hanging with 2x Olympic Medalist, Nicolas Gill's daughter, Cloe (right).

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Congratulations!!!

Six members of the Jason Morris Judo Center received their Black Belts in 2014. Standing L to R: Brice Rudat, Haley Meara, Nick Irabli, Ashley Hejlik & Pete Stanley. Kneeling: Eric Skylar

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Desravine Wins Bronze

Veracruz, Mexico - Jason Morris Judo Center guest for 2 weeks, Linouse Desravine (HAI) won a bronze medal in the 52kg division at the 22nd Central American & Carribbean Games. In the quarter final she defeated Fonseca Vicky of Nicaragua by 3 shidos, lost the semi by only a shido against Yanet Bermoy of Cuba and won the bronze medal by Ippon against PALMA Jormary of Venezuela. Haiti won a total of three bronze medals in all sports including Desravine's.

On behalf of the Haitian Judo Federation I would like to thank the Head coach of the Ohio State University Sensei Virgil Goodwine and Olympic silver medalist coach Jason Morris, from the Jason Morris Judo Center for their support.

Wilmailler Chery Ohio State University Tournament Coach

Gold - Yenet Bermoy (CUB) Silver - Maria Garcia (DOM) Bronze - Linouse Desravine (HAI) Bronze - Monica Hernandez (MEX)

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Photos by: Lou DiGesare/realjudo.net Congrats to JMJC sweethearts Dani (white gi) and Randi Morris on receiving their first promotion at the JMJC Open #16, December 14, 2014.

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Aiden Cocozzo throws with Uchimata Cam Shanahan throws with harai

Chad Dukes attacks with uchimata Joe Martinez throws with uchimata

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Dani attacks with osoto Randi attacks with osoto

Eric Skylar throws with osoto

Peter Stanley attempts kouchi

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2015 World Police & Fire Games

The upcoming 2015 World Police & Fire Games is being celebrated in Fairfax, Virginia June 26- July 5, 2015. Judo will take place June 26-27, 2015. Judo athletes will first will check in and weigh in on Friday, June 26th with the Judo competition running all day on Saturday, June 27th. The World Police & Fire Games is basically the Olympics for full time and retired police, firefighters, paramedics, customs and correction officers from all around the world. There are 61 medal sports, 12,000 first responders from 70 countries, 30,000 visitors and 4,000 volunteers.

You can visit the 2015 World Police & Fire Games website at http://www.Fairfax2015.com for specific information. You can register as a volunteer or athlete. When you register online to volunteer there is a background screening performed by the 2015 World Police & Fire Games at their expense. Each registered volunteer will get a nice looking golf shirt, complementary meals, and there is a shuttle bus service for those who need it. Judo is an IJF sanctioned event. Roy Englert, Jr. will be the Chief Referee. Maurice Allan, MBE is the Tournament Director. He is assisted by our Local Organizing Committee (LOC) that includes Sharon Landstreet, Sebastian John, and me. The 2015

JMJC Newsletter Issue 16 World Police & Fire Games is being supportive in our effort to host a high quality international tournament. The venue site for Judo is George Mason University in the newly renovated Athletic Field House.

Event: 2015 World Police & Fire Games Dates for Judo: June 26-27, 2015 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Tournament Director: Maurice Allan, MBE Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.Fairfax2015.com

Past and Futures Host Cities:

 1985: San Jose, California, USA  1987: San Diego, California, USA  1989: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada  1991: Memphis, Tennessee, USA  1993: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA  1995: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia  1997: Calgary, Alberta, Canada  1999: Stockholm, Sweden  2001: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA  2003: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain  2005: Québec City, Québec, Canada  2007: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia[7]  2009: Metro Vancouver, (Burnaby) British Columbia, Canada[8]  2011: New York, New York, USA[9][10][11]  2013: Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.[12]  2015: Fairfax County, Virginia, USA[4]  2017: Montreal, Quebec, Canada  2019: Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Favorite Technique? Uchimata

If you could change one rule about Judo- what would it be? Allow Leg Grabs

Favorite Judo and/or competition moment? First practice at the JMJC

What was the best advice you were ever given? Don’t think so much, just do it.

Your greatest strength/weakness? Strength: good awareness Weakness: Easily Frustrated

What current USA and International players inspire you? USA: Nick Kossor (60kg) International: Ugo Legrand (73kg)

If you weren’t currently doing judo- where do you think you would be? Finishing up college

If you were an animated cartoon character, who would you be and why? SpongeBob because I often find myself getting into silly situations and try to resolve them with the help of my dumb friends

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If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you bring? Water. Milkyway. Bow and Arrow

What would be the Joe Martinez “Theme Song”? “Pokemon Theme song”

What would you rather do? Mow the lawn? Clean the bathroom? Or Shovel? Mow the Lawn!

If you were jumping out of a plane who would you want to pack your parachute from the JMJC? Teri Takemori Who wouldn’t you? Eric Skylar

What is your favorite thing about training at the Jason Morris Judo Center? A lot of attention during practices

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 Jan. 5-9 Montreal International Winter Training Camp – Montreal, Canada  Jan. 17- 18 – African Open –Tunis, Tunisia  Feb. 7-8 - European Open – Sofia, Bulgaria  Feb. 14-15 - Men’s European Open – Rome, Italy  Feb. 14-15 - Women’s European Open – Oberwart. Austria  Feb. 20-22 - Dusseldorf Grand Prix – Dusseldorf, Germany  Feb. 28- 1 - Men’s European Open – Warsaw, Poland  Feb. 28- 1 - Women’s European Open – Prague, Czech. Republic  March 7-8 – Pan American Open – Santiago de Chile, Chile  March 8 – Pedro’s Challenge –Wakefield, MA  March 14-15 - Pan American Open – Montevideo, Uruguay  March 14-15 – African Open – Casablanca, Morocco  March 20-22 -Tbilisi Grand Prix – Tbilisi, Georgia  March 21 – Ocean State International – Rhode Island  March 21-22 - Pan American Open – Buenos Aires- Argentina  March 27-29 - Samsun Grand Prix – Samsun, Turkey  March 29 – New York Open – New York City, NY  April 11-12- Scholastic Nationals – Irving, TX  April 23-25 – Pan American Championships –Alberta, Canada  May 2-3 – U.S. Sr. National Championships – Irving, TX  May 1-3 - Croatia Grand Prix – Zagreb, Croatia  May 8-10 -Baku Grand Slam – Baku, Azerbaijan  May 23-24 – Am- Can International - Grand Island, NY  May 23-24 -World Masters –TBA  May 30- 31 – European Open – Bucharest, Romania  June 6-7- European Open – Minsk, Belarus  June 12- 14 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami, Florida  June 20 -21 – Budapest Grand Prix – Budapest, Hungary

JMJC Newsletter Issue 16  June 20 – 21 - Pan American Open - Colombia  June 26-27 – USA Judo Jr. Olympic Championships – Irving, TX  June 27- 28 – Pan American Open – San Salvador, El Salvador  June 28 – USA Judo Jr. Olympic International Championships – Irving, TX  July 3-5 – Ulaanbaatar Grand Prix – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia  July 9-11 JA/JF Jr. Nationals – Indianapolis, IN  July 18 -19 Russian Grand Slam- Tyumen, Russia  July 19 – Liberty Games – Scotia, NY  July 25-26 – Asian Open – Taipei, Taiwan  Aug 24-30 – World Championships – Astana, Kazakhstan  Oct. 1-3 – Uzbekistan Grand Prix – Tashkent, Uzbekistan  Oct. 10-11 - Morris Cup XIIII – Burnt Hills, NY  Oct. 10 -11 – Men’s European Open – Great Britain  Oct. 10 -11 – Women’s European Open – Portugal  Oct. 17 – 18 – Paris Grand Slam – Paris, France  Oct. 23-27 – Junior World Championships – Abu Dhabi, UAE  Oct. 30 –Nov. 1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Slam – Abu Dhabi, UAE  Nov. 7- 8 – African Open – Port Louis, Mauritius  Nov. 13-14 – Oceania Open – Wollongong, Australia  Nov. 20-22 – China Grand Prix – Quindao, China  Nov. 22 – National Presidents Cup Championships – Irving, TX  Nov. 26-28 – Korean Grand Prix – TBA, Korea  Dec. 4-6 – Tokyo Grand Slam – Tokyo, Japan

 March 5-6 –Scholastic National Championships – Irving, TX  April 9- 10 – Senior National Championships – Irving, TX  June 24-26 –Jr. Olympic National and International Championships –Irving, TX  Nov. 20 – National President’s Cup Championships – Irving, TX

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#16 Hannah Martin -63kg #32 Brad Bolen -66kg #44 Nick Kossor -60kg #83 Ashley Hejlik -48kg #131 Cammi Kaichi -52kg #142 Maria Dhami -52kg #166 Kyle Vashkulat -100kg #188 Alex Turner -73kg #228 Tony Sangimino -81g #228 Brice Rudat -90kg Brad Bolen Ashley Hejlik Sr. National Roster

#1 Brad Bolen -66kg #2 Ashley Hejlik -48kg #2 Nick Kossor -60kg #2 Hannah Martin -63kg #3 Maria Dhami -52kg #4 Leah Fisher -70kg #4 Tony Sangimino -81kg #5 Dave Harris -66kg Dave Harris #9 Nick Irabli - +100kg #11 Joe Martinez -60kg Tony Sangimino #10 Zachary Judy -55kg #10 Rich Connell - +100kg #11 Haley Meara -48kg #12 Amanda Barone -48kg #18 Alex Turner -73kg

#1 Maria Dhami -52kg #3 Nick Irabli - +100kg #8 Haley Meara -48kg #9 Amanda Barone -48kg Nick Irabli Haley Meara