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USJACOACHUSJA LINEUPOFFICERSPresident...... James S. Bregman, VAVice-hesidentMichael L. Szrejter, FLSecretaryThomas A. LaYon, Esq., OKTreasurer................Iames Webb, TXChief Operations Officer ............. Jesse L. Jones, CABOARO OF DIRECTORSVirgil J. Bowles, INJames S. Bregman, VARonald E. Hansen. NCGeorge L. Harris, NJJesse L. Jones, CATerryJ. Kelly, CAThomas A. Layon, OKErnest R. Smith. CAMichael L. Szrejter, FLJames R. Webb,TXSteven R. Cunningham, CTPatrick E. Szrejter, NCThomas V. Reiff, SCGeorge R, Weers, Jr., ILEugene S. Fodor, OHCOMMITTEESAwards............ RonaldA. Charles, SCCamps and Clinics...............Edward N. Szrejter, COClinic Coordinator ..................... Gary L. Monto, OHClub Accreditation .............. Raymond A. Conte, NYCoach/Certification .................-... Chris Dewey, MSCoach/EducationTerry I. Kelly, CACollegiate...,.... Philip M. Rasmussen, NCExaminer Certification ..... Charles R. Robinson, CAHigh School..... treA. Wheeler, GAIuJitsu .................. Ben Bergwerf, ILKata Judge Certification .........Joe1 E. Holloway, OKKata Certification ........... Gregory L. Femandez, CAlaw Enforcement ..................... Richard A. Fike, OHMedia/Elecfonics..................... Thomas V. Reiff, SCMedical..........Joe1 E. Holloway, OKNTC hogram......ElaineMeyer, COPromotion Board .......,..,....... Ronald E. Hansen, NCReferee Certification .................. Rick J. Celono, CTStandardsAnthony M. Zimkowski, MITournaments.......Jesse L. Jones, CAToumaments..... Terry B. Kozell, AZUSJA National HeadquartersExecutive Director........... Edward SzrejterGeneral Manager....... Katrina DavisData Entry............... Dee Dee MooreExecutive Secretary.....Norma FogelPrinter ............. .......... Larry EdwardsINSIDE{m;MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ................1MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...............-.-............. 2ATRTBUTE TO JESSE JONES .........................3ANEW KATA? ........-.....4ATALE OFTWO KATA...................slN MEMORY ..............6oFFTHE TNTERNET ......................6HE'S PARTfALTO MART|ALARTS................ ......................7WHAT DOESN'T KILLYOU, MAKES YOU STRONGER ........................8THE STUDY OF KUZUSHI .................. ..............9PROFTLE OFAJUDO LEADER..... ..................10FOR THE YOUNGER SET ........... ................... 10KAN JIU-JITSU CONTEST RULES .................11A MOST UNUSUAL SENSEI ........12THE $ANCTTON THING ................13pRoFrLE OFAJUDO LEADER..... ..................15KEEPTNG AT 1T.......... ................... 16FATLURES . . . BUT NOT QUITE ..........;............................ouR THANKS.............. ................. 19WORKING WITH NON.PROFIT AGENCIES TOFURTHER YOUR DOJO......... .................20NEW USJAPROMOTIION POLICIESAND FEES ....,........22THE NEW US.JA BLACK BELT PATCHES.. .,...23usJA PROMOTTONS..... ...............24SAMBO AND JUDO . ALIVE AND WELL IN VLADIVOSTOK......... .......25REMEMBERING MITSUHO KIMURA ...,.........26usJA STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 2001 ..............................27aJSJA COACH is a technical and intormative publication of the United States Judo Association(USJA). Reprints of articles contained herein are reprinted with permission of the publisher orauthor. Views expressed do not nec€ssarily reflect the policies ot the USJA. All items submittedfor pubfication in IJSJA COACH become the property of the USJA and may not be reprintedwholly or in part without written permission.The United States Judo Association is headquartered at 21 North Union Boulevard, ColoradoSprings, Colorado 80909 and can be reached by calling 719-633-77fi, faxing 719633'4O41, orby corresponding with this address. The USJA is also accessible via email at usia@csprings.comand on the world wide web at http:/ ^,ww.csprings.com/usia.

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a o a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTJames BregmanAt its January 2fi)l meeting in Ias Vegas,NV. the Board of Directors of the UnitedStates Judo Association asked me to serveas President of the Association. I acceptedthe position with the understanding thatafter two years there would be anotherPresident. Mr. Jesse Jones has agreed to fillthe newly created position of ChiefOperations Officer. He and I will worktogether at the direction of the Board andthe membership, to restore credibility,integrity, and financial stability to theAssociation.Mr. Phil Porter's self-assessmentof his ownmanagerial capabilities was that they werepoor. I find nothing in my managementreview that would allow me in any way toquibble with Mr. Porter's accurate selfconfession.Mr. Jones did an outstandingjob in bringing to light and documentingthe impact and severity of this lack ofmanagerial ability. His documentation hasbeen posted to the USJA web site for thosewho are interested. The Association owesMr. Jones its very future, because withouthis leadership and that of the Board ofDirectors, the courage to create a transitionof management by removing Mr. Portercould not have been mustered. the USJAwould have faced certain financial ruin andcollapse.History will judge Mr. Porter's legacy toAmerican Judo and the youth of thiscountry harshly, I trust. With all of hischarm, marketing ability, and technicalknowledge and skill, he did not need theself-adorned and somewhat preposteroustitle of O-Sensei; he did not need to "sell"red and white belts to the highest cashcontributor; he did not needto alienate and drive awayloyal USJA members whodisagreed with his at timesinsane schemes andpolicies; he did not need totreat the other Judoorganizations and theirmembers with hanh words anddisparagingremarks; and he did not need to corrupt thefinances of the Association with hispersonal greed. But he did.For all this, I apologize to the past andpresent members of the United States JudoAssociation, the other Judo organizationsand their members, and most importantly,I apologize to the youth of America whoare the future of the sport in this country.There are many great leaders, past andpresent, who can revitalize the dream of theAssociation when it was created.The initial dream saw a bright andprosperous future for American Judo, afuture of inclusiveness for all. Where eachmember could become part of a greatercommunity and benefit from the basicconcepts of Mutual Welfare and Benefit andMaximum Effrciency with a Minimum ofEffort. The Association has benefitted inthe past from its dedicated club leaders, itstireless national leadership, and its devotedWhat do we leave in theworld which will makemankind a little kinderand gentler? Perhaps itcouldbeThe GentleWav.general membenhip. Men and women ofimpeccable Judo credentials andmanagerial integrity such as Mr. JimNichols, Mr. George Hanis, Ms. BonnieKorte, Mr. Melvin Ginter, Ms. Joan Ginter,Mr. Bill Horve, Mr. George Pasiuk, Mr.Bruce Toupes - the list could go on forhundreds of pages.As I sit here, early this Tuesday morning,I am literally crying and in mourning. Myemotions run the full range from intenseanger created by betrayalover where the USJA wastaken by misguided egomania,to a burningdetermination to continuethe effort initialized by Mr.Jesse Jones and the Boardof Directors to rebuild andrestore to vitality a very worthwhile UnitedStates Judo Association which cancontribute once again, as it has in the past,to building a bright and prosperous futurefor the current membership, and especiallyfor the youth ofAmerica. For me and manyothers, it is legacy time. What do we leavein the world which will make mankind alittle kinder and gentler? Perhaps it couldbe The Gentle Way.I ask you all, our dedicated leaders, ourdevoted members, the other Judoorganizations and their members andleadership, and members of the generalpopulation to work with me and the Boardto restore the USJA to what it was. so itcan realize what it can be. This will requiregreat effort and cooperation, but, if theUSJA is destroyed, so is a major segmentof our American Judo program.Peace,Jim Bregman

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a " " " " t 'MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORffiEd SzrejterGreetings:First, my thanks are extended to Jesse Jones,for serving as President for the last fiveyears. Jesse worked diligently to repair thedamage caused by the Previousadministration and to put the USJA backon track: he deserves our appreciation'I congratulate him on his new USJAposition, that of Chief Operations Officer.Next, I am pleased to welcome James S.Bregman to the position of President, andthank him for agreeing to take the rowingoar for the next two years. Jim, a greatjudoka, and a man of integrity and vision,was USJA President back in the 1970s' Hehas my support and that of the entire USJABoard of Directors. We are all lookingforward to his administration and know thatthe USJA can only benefit from his input.CLINICS AND CAMPS: I want to take thisopportunity to remind you all that Gary L.Monto of Toledo, OH is the coordinator forall USJA clinics. Please schedule a clinic,select a clinician (and alternate) of yourchoice, and Gary will make every effort toaccommodate you. He can be contacted at:(H) 4l 9-693-3682; (FAX) 419-693-t903;(E-mai l) Judanjudo @ aol.com.Some dates to relnenrbct':2001Apr25-28SeniorNationals. USJI and USJA Boardmeetings, Disney World, FL;tr/.ay 25-26USJA Symposium, Houston, TX;Jun 08-09USJA Internt'1., Masters, Team andKata Championships, Toledo, OHJun20-24All-Carolina Judo CamP, Matthews,NC (suburb of Charlotte).Jul 01-07Spirit of the Eagle Camp, Bluffton. OH;Jul 14-15USJF Junior Nationals, Monterey, CA;Jul 15-20Camp Bushido, Colorado SPrings, CO;Jul20-21USJI Junior Olympics, Louisville, KY;Jul26-28USJA Junior Nationals, Toledo, OH;Jul29-Aug 03High Sierra Camp, CliPPer Mills, CA;Aug 04-08CampTomodachi, Boynton Beach, FL;Aug 12-18YMCA Camp, Huegenot, NY.Jul 13-t4USJA Junior Nationals. Wcst PalmBcach. FL:Jul 20-21USJI Junior Olyrnpics, Indianapolis' lN'201t3Jul 05-06USJA Junior Nationals, l-ouisvillc, KY;Jul 12-13USJF Junior Nationals. Miami, FL;Jul l9-20USJI Junior OlymPics, Albuqucrquc,NM.PUBLICATIONS: Dennis Helm, Rokudan'of Illinois has published an excellent bookentitled 2OOO YEARS OF JUJITSU ANDKODOKAN JUDO, which he has alsoproduced on CD. The book and CD maYbe purchased from our Supply Division.Steve Jimerfield, Rokudan, retired AlaskaHighway Patrolman who now lives inVancouver, Washington, has published twobooks - the first, ONE ON ONECONTROL, and the second COLDWEATHER ONE ON ONE CONTROL.They are excellent both for the novice orexperienced martial artist, and may also bepurchased through our Supply Division'This year, each USJA camp will feature a We are always looking for Judo-orientedpast Olympian - Jim Bregman, Mike Swain articles, cartoons, crossword puzzles, etc.or Jimmy Pedro. I encourage everyone to for USJA COACH. Short Judo bios andmake the effort to attend one of these camps head shots (preferably in judogi) of ourand benefit by the superb instruction Coaches and notable assistants are alsoavailable.needed to use in the Profile ofa Judo Leaderfeature of our magazine. While on theA word to all Coaches and Tournament subject ofthe magazine, pleas encourageDirectors: please make sure your event is your club members to take out asanctioned and that it is reflected in our subscription; at $9.00 per year, where candatabase and on our website.you find a better bargain? Whilesubscriptions certainly help to alleviate the2002cost of publication, we need moreJul 06-07advertisers. Advertise your club with aUSJF JuniorNationals,Sacramento, business card ad - the advertising rates areCA;located in this issue.(continued on page 3)

^:;#r^FlsUSJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aA TRIBUTE TO JESSE JONESA letterfrom Robert D. Donaldson, Yodan(presently sening overseas) nrcntber TarHeel Kodokan Judo Dojo, Jacksonville, NCWhen I read the letter from the USJA's newPresident, Mr. James Bregman, I took sometime to reflect on many of the events thathave taken place. I have been a member ofboth the USJA and the USJF ever since myintroduction to Judo (it was my Sensei'sattempt to avoid the destructive politics ofJudo in America).As I reached adulthood in the early 80's,I left the USJA for two reasons; no one wasconcerned that I was a Judo "orphan", andI felt that the organization, once the formerArmed Forces Judo Association, did littleor nothing to support members of theUnited States military. Leadership becamedictatorship, seemingly dividing rather thana a a a a a a a o a a a a a a a a a a aEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR @ontinued frcm pase 2)OUR COMPUTER RECORDS: Pleasehelp us to better serve you, and at the sametime save postage. In the past severalmonths we have seen a great deal ofcorrespondence, publications and evensome merchandise, returned because ofbadaddresses. Ifthere has been a change in youraddress and/or zip code, (and for thatmatter, telephone and/or area codenumbers), please call or email us with thecorrect information.OUR COMPUTER WOES: Please bearwith us if our retum service has seemedslow, for which we apologize. We havesuffered serious computer crashes and arein the process of updating and revampingour system. We hope soon to haveeverything in shipshape order.furthering friendship and the fellowship ofthe Judo community.After some prodding from Ed Szrejter,Executive Director, I retumed to the USJAin 1995, simply out of loyalty to Jesse Jonesand in support ofhis tenure as President. Icontinue to make a small token donationevery month, with the understanding thatin some small way, American Judo (not justthe USJA) benefits.I have known Jesse Jones since 1976. andalthough I was not a member of his UnidosJudo Club, he has always demonstrated agenuine concern for my development, bothas a person and as a judoka. I will alwaysowe him a debt of gratitude for not onlythat but also for being a mentor to so manyof the young. His courage to admit thingswere wrong, his leadership in the actionsFUND RAISING: We are grateful to thosemembers who have so generouslyresponded to our appeal for funds to helppay our legal fees, and again convey ourthanks. Although we are liquidating thesedebts slowly but surely, we hope theLitigation Fund appeal will realizecontinuing results.LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES: The USJABoard of Directors, at its January meeting,authorized a reduced LM fee of $100.00valid through June 30, 2001. On June 30,the fee willclimb to $300.00. USJA Bylawsset the Life Membership Fee at $400.00,rnd going to $300.00 will move us more inline. Now is the opportunity to encourageyour students to take advantage of this$100.00 LM opportunity!Sincerely,Ed Szrejternecessary to remove Mr. Porter, and hiscontinued dedication to Judo, must neverbe understated. I was sorry that he gaveup his position with the USJI because of aperceived conflict ofinterest (the USJF hasnot divested), but this is a personalopinion. As a man of great character, JesseJones would have served all ofJudo.Jesse Jones was "the right man for the rightjob" at perhaps the most trying time inUSJA history. I thank him for a job welldone. While he is taking a new position inUSJA leadership, his role is no lessimportant. The USJA is strongernow thanin 1995; I have a newly found sense ofbelonging, due in part to the efforts ofJesse Jones and Ed Szrejteq a feeling thatwas missing for a while.I believe the USJA to be far more than aplace from which to receive promotionsor certifications. It is a source of Judoexcellence and a place of great resource,a place dedicated to the continued growthand development of Judo. Any person,from any walk of life is welcome to comeand share in that continued development,not only the "Elite Athlete" or Stateofficial.Many of we youngerjudoka have dynamicand innovative ideas about how thingsshould be changed, and the seasoned guardwill be ready to pass the torch in years tocome. I urge everyone in the USJAto standready to accept the torchjust as our leadersdid in the past.Again, I convey my thanks to Jesse Jonesfor the difference he has made in me andcountless others, and my congratulationsto our new President James Bregman onhis second term as the head of the largestJudo organization in the United States ofAmerica.-Bobbv Donaldson

USJACOACHr ra a a a a a a a a a aA NEW KATA?by Edward N. Szrejter, Hachidan, USJA Executive DirectorDue to severe back pain, I participated inthe All Carolinas Judo Camp last year onlyas a spectator. While sitting on the sidelineswatching various kata being taught bymany of our senior instructors, it occurredto me that there was one kata missing. Wehave nage-no-kata (throwing techniques),katame-no-kata (grappling techniques),and go-no-sen-kata (counters) - all randoritala. But what about a kata of combinations- renraku kata?Using nage-no-kat as a base, I assumedthat uke would not take the necessary step,or would move in an entirely differentdirection, and this is where the combinationmove comes into play. For example: thefirst technique in nage-no-kata is uki otoshi.If uke, instead of continuing his movementforward, steps back with his right leg, hebecomes vulnerable to a taiotoshi by tori.During the AII-Carolina Camp, Bill Ryan,Rokudan (Clarksville Judo Club, TN) astori, and Dr. Ronald A. Charles, Shichidan(Samural Judo Club, Charleston, SC) asuke, helped me to formulate this kata. It isexecuted in the fashion ofnase-no-kata. butonly on one side.Later, at the Tomodachi Judo Camp inBoynton Beach, FL, I had the pleasure ofworking with Chris Dewey, Rokudan(Starkville Martial Arts Academy, MS) astori, and national champion Thom Layon,Godan (of Yoon's Judo Club, Tulsa, OK)as uke. Between the three of us, thewrinkles were worked out and a smoothrenraku kata was performed. We werefortunate that Bill Andreas, Rokudan(Central Florida Judo Club) was taping;while not professional, the resulting tape,which is accompanied by printedinstructions, is of good quality and can bepurchased from the USJA Supply Divisionat a cost of $10.00, plus shipping andhandlins.Taken during Ed Szrejter's clinic at All American Judo, Spring, TX, September 2000. Left to right, standing:Andrew Connelly, Ed Szrejter, Mike Szrejter, Mark Oermann, Donald Macleod, John Patrick.Left to right, kneeling: Rachel Ragosa, Lex Van Den Ende, Robert McWilliams, Leen Van Den Ende, MichaelSorice. Brian Kissane.

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aA TALE OF TWO KATAby George R. Weers, Jr., Head Coach, Canton YMCAJUdo Club;Chairman, Certification Committee; Member, USJA Board of DirectorsThe first of these slories was related to ntebS'the uke in the perfornuurce.Jim Bregman, Olympic and WorldChampionship Bronze Medalist, andHayward Nishioka, international elitecompetitor, were chosen to open the 1963This old warrior had backtroubles and was slightlystooped. Bregman Sanlearned Nage no Katawitha stoop.All Japan Judo Championship with thetraditional performance of Nage no Kata.In orderto prepare, they were provided witha private dojo at the Kodokan.On the first day of preparation, one of theKodokan's top Hachidan Sensei arrived andinformed the performers, "I'm here toinstruct you in Nage no Kata." Well, thisold Sensei favored his left knee, so Mr.Bregman had to learn to perform the skillswith a limp. After practicing for a fewhours, the old gentleman"Yes,announced,you have it", accepted thanks from ourheroes, and left. Bregman and Nishiokareturned to their preparation.Bright and early the next day, another ofthe Kodokan's top Hachidan arrived, andinformed the performers, "I'm here toinstruct you in Nage no Kata." This oldwarrior had back troubles and was slightlystooped. Bregman San learned Nage noKata with a stoop.rThe Sensei was satisfied,and left the subjects to practice.Days went by and the line of Hachidancontinued. In the circumstances, Jim andHayward weren't getting any practicaltraining; they needed privacy. An undisclosedlocation was found andpreparation for the big day proceededwithout interruption.On the day of the 1963 All JapanChampionship, Jim Bregman and HaywardNishioka performed a brilliant Nage noKata. The following day, every Hachidanofthe Kodokan proudly boasted - " I taughtthem Nage no Kata!.I was an eye witness to the followingincident.Larry was (and presumably still is) a mansix feet tall, weighing around 180 pounds -a tough player rvith whom I'd had severalgood matches in our younger days. He andI attended a training camp in West Virginiain 1963, with a group headed by Coach Bill,a dear friend, indefatigable builder ofAmerican Judo. and a fine Coach whoconsistently developed tough players. Atthe time, I was a Shodan and Larry anIkkyu. Naturally, he wanted to attainShodan, and Bill charged Larry to test forShodan at camp.West Virginia training camps wereconducted by Jim Bregman and wereREAL, competitive training camps. Thecamp site and conditions were tough -everything open aiq and no heat. Whenyour clothes were removed after a hardmoming's training, steam would be seenrising from your body. We trained hard inhard conditions and loved every minute.Training was intended to develop real Judoplayers out of those of us who thought wehad what it takes. We rose at 6:30, ran twomiles, performed calisthenics for 45minutes. and then had breakfast. Afterbreakfast came two hours of competitivetraining; after lunch there was an hour anda half of miscellaneous training, followedby two hours of competitive newaza.Dinner was followed by two hours of hardfought,enter at your own risk randori. Andof course, there was aparty every night!Not surprisingly, this stringent regimenresulted in major fatigue and a few minorinjuries. Larry was added to the list ofwalking wounded when he broke a big toe.He fractured it the night before his test forShodan, but he limped through his technicaldemonstration admirably. We wereattending acamp which madetough playerstougher, and l-arry believed that when youdie in battle, you die facing the enemy.The final obstacle to a coveted Black Beltwas performance of Nage no Kata beforeJim Bregman and an assortment of Judopersonalities. Larry"s uke was Dan, a big. . . lnrry believed thatwhenyoudie in battle, youdiefacing th.e enemy.man - 6'2" andZ20 lbs. Larry hobbled tothe starting position, clearly in pain, andopened the kata. With a stern face andassertive posture, he stepped back for thefirst ukiotoshi. One, two, swing the lead legback to lower yourself - on to a broken toe.Larry dropped, snapped his hands to bringuke off his feet and into a graceful arc -right into the middle of Larry's chest.I swear, the world went into slow motion.Larry and Dan piled into an undignifiedheap and tried to look as if nothing waswrong. I looked over at Joseki; Jim(continued on page 6)

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I , O?'0ooUSJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aHE'S PARTIAL TO MARTIAL ARTS .Former airman shares his love of the sport with free lessonsby Rick Emert, (excerpted from S/ars & Stripes - October, 2000)Ilunhtrg, (iannunv- Ylu nri-eht not knowit by lookin-s at hinr. but H. C. RobbyRobinson. 65. is sonrcone you don't wantto mcss with. Robinson is a morale.u'c I I arc. and rccrcat iutt conrmun ity ofl'icerlilr Warncr Barracks in Bantberg. He alsohappcns to hc an ei-qhth-lcvel Black Belt.He hasn't battlcd Chuck Norris or StevenSca-cal in any rnartial arts llicks. but he hastraincd with u'orld-rcnowned teachers andhas bcen activc in nrartial afls for nrore than50 years.The teenage Robinson was originally intogyrnnastics and l'cncing. Since he -srew upin the Bronx, it's obvious why he decidedto switch to Judo at the age of 14. Threeyears later, he was in the U. S. Air Forceteaching escape and evasion for theStrategic Air Command Combative Arrnedand Unarmed cadre. He sperrt the next 30years teaching combative skills. physicalfitness and self'-del'ense in the Air Force -skills he says are vital to service nrentbers."You can jump Iinto a combat zone.l, landon your feet and get applause," Robinsonsaid. "But, if after that jump you [becomea prisoner of warl, the first thing you arerequired to do is try to escape. It's notjusta matter of being able to jump and carry aweapon," he said. "You have to havediscipline and good character. That's whatwe learn from martial arts. As for physicalfitness, this is one of the best sports toparticipate in - it involves the whole body."in January [200 ll. The lessons will beavailable to all ages, but Robinson prefersteaching children. "When it comes downto children. every adult can be a mentor,"Robinson said. "A lot of my kids havecome to me for various reasons, and itusually goes beyond just wanting to learnJudo. I've had kids who were hyperactive,on Ritalin. and some that were a littleslower than others. They come in thinkingthey don't have the tools to controlthemselves. but I teach them that they do,"he said. "They just have to work at theirown pace and transfer everything into thetraining. A lot of students have come tome more to have someone to talk to than tolearn self-defense."It's not all about throwing, kicking andhittin-c."l think there is a misconception about themartial arts." Robinson said. "People seeit on television and in the movies and thinkit's all about drawing blood. The martialarts are designed more to develop the mindand body."His lessons are available at a price thatcan't be beaten. They're free. "l don'tbelieve in charging people for lessons,"Robinson said. "The students are therefor a reason, to learn this art form. I feelthat if I open the doors for money, theywill lose sight of why they are here.""Martial arts goes beyond the physical,they also benefit mentally," said ReneeRobinson, a second-level Black Belt andRobby's wife. The two met in Korea andhave been married l0 years. "You reallycan't let money drive this."When the Bamberg club's lessons begin,Robinson will be looking for members ofthe community with martial artsexperience to help out with lessons andkeep the club going. "My goal with thisclub, as with all the clubs I've opened, isto have it continue after I'm gone,"Robinson said.During his career as an enlisted man in theAir Force, and later as a Department of theArmy civilian, Robinson opened 25 martialarts clubs all over the world, cateringspecifically to military communitymembers of all ages. His latest martial artsclub in Bamberg, will begin taking studentsH.G. Robby Robinson and wife, Renee, are opening a martial arts center inBamberg, Germany.

USJACOACHffi;.a a a a a a a a a a a " " " " " " t " " " t "WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, MAKES YOU STRONGERby Jan and Christina Finkbeiner(This came to us rr'ith a note from Janreading: "Enclosed you u'ill find a shorlstory about nty railroad-reloted accideti ortMav 7,2000, written at the request of o totolstranger wlp heard about ntv injuries. Hehas a sott, a professional baseball pla-ve4who coached approxinntely 5,000 inter'city kids in Branson, MO; he wanted toshare the story with the kids at camp'I contemplated wlrcther or not to write tltis- it was harder than I thought; whendescribing my injuries I'd start to feel thepain I experienced at the time of theaccident. However, I hope it helps peoplein some way. Remember what doesn't killyou makes you stronger...")Jan Finkbeiner, Godan, Judo & JuJitsu'Head Coach of Juniata College Judo Club'Altoona, PA, is very lucky to be alive. Heis also just as lucky to be intact - whole'The events of Sunday, May7,2000, foreverchanged his life. Following is a condensedversion of what haPPened-The day was sunny, very humid, and hot'Jan, who owns his own track rehabilitationcompany, left home early that morning,probably around 6:00 a.m. He was also aTrack Supervisor for Norfolk Southern. Onthat particular Sunday, he was working forhimself on a local job with his hired crew'Very near the end of the daY, whilegathering tools and parking track machines,Jan slipped off a cart onto the railroad tracksand was run over by the tie-handler (a fivetontrack machine), causing his left leg todisappear under the machine. Struggling tokeep his right leg clear of the wheel, it toobecame entangled. A machine of this weightand having large steel wheels does not stopon a dime. Jan was pinned under the wheeland pushed down the track. Aftercontinuing about another 30 ft' the tiehandlerfinally came to a stop. Screamingat the top of his lungs because of the also the knowledge that he could not walkunbelievable pain, Jan ordered the operator for three months. Here, in his own words,to back the machine off his twisted body. is what he came to know. "By TuesdayAs he did, he felt a large piece of steel afternoon I realized the extent of myprotruding from the machine's frame injuries. My lower right leg was fracturcd:squeezing his pelvis and hips againsthe my left leg had a compound fracture of thcground, fracturing both legs and his pelvis femur and now has a stainles steel rodin several places.running its full length, along with fourscrews to hold it in place. My left hip socketJan's "call 9ll" scream was heard, his had numerous fractures. The lower pelvicfriend Dave began to treat him for shock, area had two major fractures. The sacrum,and soon he heard sirens. becoming louder which is the large bone at the base of theas they approached. Within minutes he was spine, was severely fractured, along withsurrounded bY 8 or l0four right ribs. I also lost aboutparamedics, speaking totwo-thirds of mY blood fromhim in an effort to keeP him I contenplated v'hether or internal bleeding and surgerY.awake. He finallY realized ttol to v)rite this - it was After six days in the traumathey were going to Put him harder than I tlnuglrt - . . unit, I was transported to aonto a wooden medicalrehabilitation hosPital forboard, and would need toanother fifteen daYs. There'straighten his left leg. Asking if he was I began to do non-weight bearing exercisesready, they began to count back 5, 4,3,2, l ' for my injuries. Full recovery may take upThey pulled the leg into a straight position to a year." Jan was wheelchair-bound untiland, quoting Jan, "I screamed as I had never August, when he finally healed sufficientlyscreamed before."to get up and start to walk-By this time, a helicopter landed nearbyready to transfer Jan to the nearest traumaunit about 50 miles away. The medicalpersonnel had to carry him over the railroadtracks and around a pond before reachingthe helicopter. They worked frantically'running with him towards the chopper.Sliding through the rear hatch, the insideseemed claustrophobic, he heard thetremendous sound of the engine andchopper blades and the yelling of themedical personnel. Once aboard' a nurserepeatedly told him to keep his eyes open'As the chopper lifted off the ground, itshook violently and by this time the painwas worsening. He was at the end of hisrope and truly frightened for his life.Jan was in the trauma unit for six days,receiving morphine for the intense pain, andAt the beginning of this past September,Jan began teaching Judo at Juniata College'No break falls or randori, but teachingnonetheless. He is also instructing Judo toa Tai Kwon Do grouP at ProgressiveMartial Arts in Altoona, PA'Here are Jan's thoughts on what Judo hasdone for him and how it helped him throughhis entire ordeal: "Judo has enhanced myphysicat and mental discipline far beyondany of my expectations since I started in1972. The wonderful people I have metand trained with, have left me with manypositive impressions. My physician saysmy healing time was almost one-third lessthan expected. I contribute this to the graceof God, the love of mY familY, and themany, many gifts Judo has bestowed uponme. For these things, I am alive'"

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a o a a a a a a a aTHE STUDY OF KUZUSHI - "t'm fatting and I can't get up."by Neil Ohlenkamp, 6'h Dan/Judo, 5h Dan/JuJitsuHead Coach, Encino Judo Club, Santa Barbara. CAWhile teaching myJudoclass the otherday,I tried to explain the principal of kuzushi,or breaking balance. I was doing thisbecause during practice that evening, mostof the students were focusing on how toget their body into the proper position toapply the technique we were studying. Verylittle attention was being focused on placingtheir partner's body into the proper position.As I explained the importance of breakingan opponent's balance, I could see thateveryone understood that it is easier toknock down another person when they'reoff balance. In fact, I've noticed that it isquite common that the principles of Judoare understood long before they can beapplied effectively. It is obvious, even tosomeone who has never studied Judo, thata throw will be more effective and requirea a a a a a a a a a a a a aOLYMPIC VIDEOTAPES AVAILABLEA source for Olympic Video Tupes. HerbSchumacher advises that he's found asource for these tapes, copied fromJapanese TV. He says they're "goodquality at a good price." $85.00 for seven(7) tapes.If interested, contact:Herb Schumacher2l3l W. Mulberry StreetLancaster, OH 43130Phone: 740-653-2348Email: herb@fairfieldi.comless strength when applied to an opponentwho is in a weakened state of balance.One of the things that distinguishes abeginner from a more advanced student, isthe ability to focus attention on anopponent's balance. It is one of thedifferences betweenlearning a throw, andbeing able to effectivelyapply a throw. Manymartial artists tell me thatthey know how to do basicThere are many ways ofmoving that will result irtyou r opponent re spondin gin a predictable walt . . .Judo throws like seoinaeeor osotogari for example. However,learning to get your body into the properposition to effectively apply your strengthis only part of learning a Judo throw. Thereal trick to making Judo techniques workeasily is to find a way to catch youropponent off-balance or to force youropponent off-balance.Most people do a fine job of getting offbalancethemselves. One way to apply Judothrows is simply to catch the opponent atevery opportunity that he or she gives you.It is just not possible to move without somedegree of imbalance. It is certainly not easyfor youropponento attack you without theforce and movement that makes him/hervulnerable to your counter attack.However, learning to take advantage ofyouropponent's imbalance requires a finelytuned sense of timing. In order to be at theright place at the right time, you generallyhave to anticipate your opponent'smovements, a skill that requires a great dealof experience.Another way to apply kuzushi is to set upor force your opponent into a weak position.There are many ways of moving that willresult in your opponent responding in apredictable way so that you can anticipa(cand take advantage of it. It can be as simpleas stepping forward and pushing on youropponent, which usually results in theopponent stepping away from you, bracing,and pushing back. This in turn gives youthe opportunity to throwyour opponent forward in thedirection of their push. Themost common way to forceone's opponent off-balanceis to use combination throwswhere the first throwattempted puts him or her into an unstableposition so that a subsequent attack can besuccessful.Kuzushi is very often thought of as simplypushing or pulling. At more advancedlevels, however, it is much more than that.For example, kuzushi can also be achievedby breaking the opponent's rhythm, fakingattacks, strikes, changes of body positionor grip, kiai (a shout), or a sudden changein speed or tempo. A critical element inkuzushi is that it should disrupt more thanthe body. Kuzushi is very mirch a mentalthing; it should always disrupt anopponent's concentration, resulting in amomentary opportunity for an attack. Thisis one of the reasons confidence is such animportant factor in Judo. A strong andpositive mental attitude can often dominatea weaker state of mind, resulting in effectivekuzushi.Coaches, this is your newsletter! Wegladly accept your thoughts and input.Feel free to contact us at the NationalHeadquarters.

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aPROFILE OF A JUDO LEADERRonald C. Thomson, Nidan, Head Coach,Jackson YMCA Judo Club, Jackson, TNRon began Judo training in the U. S. AirForce by joining the Armed Forces JudoAssociation (AFJA) while stationed atChateauroux Air Station in France. HisJudo instructor was George A. Edmonds,who conducted training with a group of l0or 12 members. Ron competed in twoUnited States Armed Forces Europe(USAFE) tournaments, as well as severalother smaller tournament throughoutEurope. Due to his dedication andparticipation in Judo during his tour inEurope, he was promoted to the rank ofSankyu in 1965.He was reassigned to McClellan AFB nearSacramento. CA. where he continued inJudo with Barnes Sensei and a smallgroupconsisting ofone other brown belt and threewhite belts. After six months of training,Barnes Sensei arranged for the McClellanAFB Judo Club to work out regularly withthe San Juan Judo Club in Sacrantento.During Ron's stay in Sacramento, hecompeted throughout Northern California,and assisted the San Juan Judo Club bybeing an active participant in a special Judoexhibition with the touring All Japan Hi-thSchool Judo Champions.Ron then took a year off fiom Judo as hewas assigned to duty in Vietnam andThailand. Upon his retum to the U.S.. hewas assigned to Offutt AFB near On.raha,NE, where he resumed his participation andcompetition in Judo for the next four ycars.ln 1972, the Air Force then sent him toFairbanks, AK, where, at that time, Judowas non-existent.In 1996, Ron met Sensei Frank Hurtado,and assisted him in the formation of theHenderson Judo Club in Henderson, TN.Ron was validated to the rank of Shodan in1998. He attended Tomadachi Judo Campin 1999 and was certified in Nage No Kata,Katame No Kata, and received a Level Onecoaching certification. He was promoted toNidan in October 1999. When theHenderson Judo Club folded, Rontransferred his membership to theClarkesville Judo Club under Ryan Senseiand Hurtado Sensei. He attended the All-Carolina Judo Camp in Charleston, SC inJune of last year. After returning to Jackson,TN, and with the help of Hurtado Sensei,Ron opened the Jackson YMCAJUdo Clubas Head Coach, and currently has registered28 members. As of the end of 1999, hisgroup had entered three toumaments andbrought home three Bronze Medals.Ron says"my long-range goals are to openat least two more Judo clubs in the localarea, and eventually introduce Judo as anintramural sport in middle and high schoolsin at least Western Tennessee."a a a a a a a aFOR THEYOUNGERSETMore dojo games for children. Needlessto say, a Coach must always be presenland olert when these garrres are played,so that no child is hurt.CATCH THE HORSE: At onc cnd ol'thcnrat - "horscs" otr hands and knccs: thc"catchcr-cowboys"are standing sontcdistance in liont ol'thcrn. On "Hajimc". thchorsestart crawling to thc othcr end ol'thcmat, and the cowboys must stop thcnr.Teaches: Ne-Waza techniqucs - stopping aplayer frorn moving; turning thcm over topreventhem from using their lcgs to gctaway.SAFETY TIP: Teach a roll-overwhere you hook one leg and rollsideways to get the opponent on theirback between your legs. It has beennoticed (especially with adults' infact), that people tend to throwthemselves at their opponents, androll. See that your students catch theopponent, hook the legs in (to stopthem crawling) and THEN roll. Thisprevents injuries.INNER TUBETAGHere, the standard game of tag is playcd,but instead of an opponcnt being touchedby a hand, a bicycle inner tube must beplaced over their head and shoulders.Obviously a good warm-up activity, butskills are developed in agility (runningaround to avoid being caught), andbreakfalls. The breakfalling comes once thetube is over an opponent's head andshoulders and it is relatively easy to guidethem forward into a roll. The elasticity ofthe inner tube prevents too much forcebeing applied.

-.q?'oooUSJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aKAN JIU-JITSU CONTEST RULESThe original Kodokan Judo Tournament RulesH. lrving Hancock and Katsukuma Higashi, The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu (Judo),New York: Dover Publications. 1905A5.free himself from his opponent's armswithin two seconds' time.A contestant shall be deemed to havebeen defeated when from any cause orcauses he may become unconscious.But it is not permitted to use serioustricks when the wrestlins bout isbetween friends. Such iricks askicking and the breaking of arms, legs,and neck are barred.A combatant shall be deemed to havebeen defeated when he has beenreduced to submission through theemployment by his opponent of anyhold or trick.caused by any act or thing done duringthe contest, and that the Jiu-Jitsu manshall be held free and blameless forany such ill effect or injury that maybe received during the contest.10. Two competent witnesses representingeach side, four in all, shall seeto it that these articles of agreementare properly drawn, signed, andwitnessed, to the end that neithercontestant or other participant in thematch shall have cause for action onany ground or grounds resulting fromany injury or injuries, or death, causeddurins the contest.J.WSAtjyEach contestant shall wear coat andbelt.A contestant shall be deemed to havebeen defeated when his twe shouldersand hips shall have touched the floor,provided that said contestant shall havereached this position on the floorthrough having been thrown down.A contestant shall be deemed to havebeen defeated when in such positionon the floor, if said combatant cannot6.1.8.9.When a defeated combatant findshimself obliged to acknowledge hissubmission, he must pat or hit the flooror his antagonist's body, orsomewhere, with his hand or foot. Thepatting with foot or hand is to beregarded as a token of surrender.When a defeated combatant pats or hitsthe floor, or anywhere, in token ofsubmission, the victor must at once letgo his hold.It is understood and agreed that the Jiu-Jitsu man, whether he fights a boxeror contests with a wrestleq shall beallowed to use in his defense any ofthe tricks that belong to the art ofJiu-Jitsu.It is further understood and agreed thatthe Jiu-Jitsu man assumes noresponsibility for any injury or injuriesIIIt!!IIIIIIT!IItIItIIIIIIIIIIIIII;;.":rrrrr'rrrrrrBECENR.AJTTDO & JU.TTTSUCT.T'BBERT BECERRA6th Degree Black Belt Judo7th Degree Black Belt JujitsuDojo - 515 E. Ave. B Garland, TXMail - 12610 Jupirer Rd. #505Dallas, TX 75238Phone:214-343-6339Pager:972-362-9022t t t t l r r l t l t r t t l t t t tII!!IIII!IIItt!IIIItITIIIIIIIIIaII

USJACOACH..:"-a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a " " " " " " " " " 'A MOST UNUSUAL SENSEI - The John Granville StoryJohn Granville enlisted in the Marine Corpsin 1968, and had his life totally changed inVietnam when, as part of ll27 CharlieCompany, he hit a land mine and in aninstant became a double leg amputee. Hewas sent to Travis Air Force Base inCalifomia, where, John remembers, he wasgreeted by screaming anti-war protesterswho tried to tip over his ambulance.A few months later his mother died, andalthough having proudly served as aMarine in the unpopular Vietnam War, hewas despondent and totally at loose ends.Saddened by seeing his government makea political war of the conflict in which helost his legs, and protesters angry at himand not the government, John becamewithdrawn and wanted to hide from theworld. Two things changed that however:John found solace in religion, and Johnfound Judo.In 1991, he thought he wanted JJ, his son'to take Martial Arts, so he contacted WayneOwen Fighting Arts and talked with BunnyOwens, who enrolled JJ, and soon after, hisdaughter JoAnna, and later, when she wasold enough, his daughter Marcie. Johnstood on the sidelines watchingenthusiasticatly and seeing how Judoworks.Then Lee Frakes, asked John to participate.The first day he got on the mat everyonewas impressed that John had the guts toeven try, and at the end of the session,everyone applauded. He was taught by LeeFrakes, Dick Andrade, and at differenttimes Jim Linn, Damien Mclean, RussGibson and Elie Morrell.It was an exciting day in 1994 when EdSzrejter conducted a clinic at Grants Passand presented John with his brown belt. Inthe next year, John completed his BlackBelt test and became the first USJA doubleleg amputee to become an instructor-He has perfected many different ways toaccomplish certain techniques because hcdoesn't wear artificial legs whencompeting. To quotc John: "Foot swcepslook very interesting when executed withstumps." Competitors look at him warilywhen he gets on the mat standing on hisstumps, as he is very broad shouldered andhas great upper bodY strength.John had 5 years of running his own Judoclub-Selma-Kan Judo Club in Selma, OR,and is now looking for another building inwhich to meet. He is also part of the GrantsPass Judo Club, Grants Pass, OR.John spends his Judo time teaching now,and as he comes on the mat with hisartificial legs that have backward feet' anew Judo student might look twice to seeif the shoes truly are backwards. Most ofus know, however, this is John, the onlydouble leg amputee Judo Sensei.John Granville is now a Nidan; JoannaGranville got her brown belt from her Dad,and is now attending Harrisburg Judokaiin Harrisburg, PA, Charlie Cavrich, HeadCoach. JJ Granville is a brown belt stillattending Grants Pass Judo Club, where hisDad is one of his instructors. MarcieGranville is now a purple belt and alsoattends GPJC.So you see, John and his family are verymuch involved in Judo. John feels it hastruly saved his life and given him a senseof purpose and a reason, when times werebleak, to hang in there and go on.John Granville and his club.The USJA is proud to give you his story.

:"Tl[:t-'USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aTHE $ANCTION THINGby Charles R. Robinson, Shichidan, Judo & JuJitsu,Head Coach, Twin Cities Judo Club, Yuba City, CA, Chairman, USJA Examiner Committee(This v'as fir.st mailed to all USJAE.utntitrcrs carliar Ihis t'ear. We considcr itv'o fi lty rf rapri nt in g. )Although I retired in 1968, I'm still workingat two part-time jobs - as a college instructorand in a program which links education andindustry. You may find this hard to believe,but if I don't instruct, the college doesn'tpay me, and if I don't perform the tasksassigned to me by the other program, Ireceive no pay. It is understood that a day'swages are not paid for half a day's work.The poor participation evident in the USJAsanctioning program indicates our corps ofExaminers is failing to perform the tasksthey are certified to undertake. This lackof response is an indicator of two possiblecharacter flaws: l. Dan promotions arebeing signed off without testing, or 2.Additional promotion points are beingaccepted without being earned.tDue to this lack of caring - or perhaps thelack of knowledge of the financialrepercussions - the USJA is being deprivedofsorely needed funds in the neighborhoodof $25,000 a year. How is this? By notsanctioning events. Past President JesseJones recently indicated that there are 1,400USJA clubs, and there are over 340 peoplelisted in the Examiner Roster. If each club,and each Examiner, would sanction oneevent a yeaq the income to the USJA wouldexceed $27.000.In 1998 only 200 events were sanctioned,realizing a total of $3,000. This indicates alack of participation, especially when it isconsidered that over I 40 sanctioned clinicswere conducted by one person.It doesn'take a lot to sanclion an event; iltakes only the decision to do it, and $15.00.Even if a person has a club of 5-6 members,a "Promotion Clinic" could be sanctioned&>doTHEffirlrfleWAYand conducted, and the 2 or 3 judokaconsidered ready could be tested, andsubmitted for promotion.It is not necessary to conduct a camp,tournament or national event in order tosanction. Just get out there and dosomething to benefit some of our USJAmembers. The sharing and exchange ofknowledge and skills with others can helpto enhance Judo and strensthen ourAssociation.Be creative. See if there is a way to sanctionand conduct at least one event this year, andevery year. If members would utilize theUSJA Sanctioning Program, thousands ofdollars would be available to ourorganization every year to help alleviate thefinancial stress it is experiencing. Acertification is a contract to perform, not alicense to do nothins.a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ataovERttseuertaaaaaZgKT*{o}€aaaaoa(d"*6ryaaaaaDojo Address:aa 431 Base Line RoadaClarement, CA 91711aaaa www.goltzjudo.comaaaaJudo Consultant to theaa Los Angeles Policeaa a a a o a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aGary Goltz, Head Instructor,Departmentaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaoaaaaaaaaaaaa

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USJACOACHa o a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ' o "PROFILE OF A JUDO LEADERDr. Tony Scuderi, Srn DanHead Coach, American Kodokan JudoClub, Aston, PATony Scuderi began his Judo career in highschool, during which time as a Youngscrawny youth with a funny last name' hcwas picked on and beaten up a great dealby neighborhood and school bullies. Hisfather tried many ways to get him to del'endhimself, and Tony was enrolled on thePhiladelphia Police Athletic League (PAL)boxing team; he lasted about six months;he couldn't find it in himself to hit someone.One day, however, as a freshman atArchbishop RYan High School inPhiladelphia, one of the teachers, Rev'David Jakubieic, OFM, a well-lovedteacher and Coach, held a meeting afterschool for students who wanted to learnJudo. Fr. Dave and his Judo club becameTony's ticket to learning a martial art'He began Judoin lgl2,competing as a highschool student, but spending most ol'histime perfecting techniques, practicing themone after another, and enjoying learningdifferent ways to get in and out of pins' Hcfound it fascinating when he reached theappropriate age to perform chokes and armlocks, and by senior year, he was awardeda 3rd degree brown belt.It was now time lbrT

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a aKEEPING AT ITby Dr. Chris Dewey, Head Coach,Starkville Martial Arts Academy, MS (reprinted by permission)Churchill's university commencementaddress is a philosophy of life. It is anattitude of resilience, and an affirmation ofthe nobility and integrity ofcharacteq evenunder stress.Given what we know of Churchill and hisguidance of the English people during theearly years of World War II when Englandstood alone in Europe, this testament is alsoa personal affirmation of everything hestood for. We can leam much from thissentiment and Churchill's attitude.We are too easily led astray these days bythe lure of something easy. Too often weturn aside when the going gets tough andthe effort does not appear to be matchedby immediate or expected rewards. Whattiotitl'n*i,,)o o"m pase ls)Philadelphia Dojo with Art Bourgeau, andworked on his Master's Degree inCounseling Psychology.Tony's fate was then to change. He left thepriesthood in 1991 and did not work outfor two years. He was reestablishinghimself in a world he did not know. Hewas depressed, andfelt lost. In 1993, Tonymarried Heather Hall, a medical doctor andpsychiatrist, who was a strong force inTony's return to Judo. In 1994, he foundRoger Burens, Yodan in Go-ju-ryu Karate,and they teamed up, exchanged talents, andTony was back in action.ln 1997, Tony was awarded a Doctor ofMinistry Degree in Marriage and FamilyChurchill was talking about is not simplybeing stubborn; he was talking about astrength of resolve which will not quit.Now, we're not talking about bashing ourheads against a brick wall, but inventiveresolve which seeksolutions to what mightappear to be insurmountable problems. Thecall is that we do not give up, we do notquit, and that if we stay the course we willfind the success we seek.The problem is that today, we quit too oftenwhen the journey is hard, and we lose selfesteemas a result of that choice. Werationalize our reasons for quitting, but thereality is always that we have underminedour own self-esteem. Quitting is also thebreeding ground of regret.Counseling from Eastem Baptist Seminary.He became an Adjunct Professor ofPsychology at Immaculate College, and hasworked in various positions in Philadelphiaas a drug and alcohol, mental healthcounselor and supervisor. He and Heatherhave their own practice in Upper Darby,PA.As a competitor, Tony never fended well.He won first place in 1987 in the WisconsinState Judo Championships and in 1990 tookthird at the Dutch CountrY OPen inPennsylvania; in 2000 he took second atthe Keystone Games. Tony says he wouldlike to compete and win in kata, andcontinue to teach Judo to the seriousstudent.'.:"-In his recent book "Ilrrsirrc.ss ut lhc Spcedof Tltougltt", Bill Gates gives l3 rulcs ol'life. One of those rules is that scll:csteenris what we gain liorn DOING sorncthing,not somcthing we gct licc. The point isthis: according to the 80/20 principlc, thclast 2Oo/of eltbrt is what vields 807c, ol-What Churchill was talkingahout is not simplv heirtl4stubborn: he was talkingabout a strength of resolvewhich will not quit.the rewards. From this perspective, theresult and the purpose of the journey isclear. If we quit when the road gets hard,or we feel stressed, or we are tired andfrustrated, we lose all the benefits of thejourney. Certainly, the difficult part of theroad will cause you to question yourmotivation, your ability and your resolve,but that's the point of the exercise. We leamwho we are when we refuse to give in to achallenge, when we become resourcefuland seek novel approaches to ourchallenges. We gain strength from doing,not from quitting. We discover the qualityof our character when we find out how wedeal with stressful and difficult challenges.Learning martial arts is not always easy,but the rewards of training willchange yourlife, There will be thresholds at which youwill want to quit. Only you can make thedecision to see it through and enjoy thoserewards.

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USJACOACH'.:"ma a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aWORKING WITH NON-PROFIT AGENCIESTO FURTHER YOUR DOJOby Edward H. Byers, Yodan, Judo & JuJitsuHead Coach, Seven Owl Dolo, Waxhaw, NCAre you having problems finding suitablespace for the full-contact martial arts ofJudo and JuJitsu? Is your club growing andyou need a larger workout area? Do youwant to start a new USJA-affiliated clubbut have only limited financial resourcesto invest?Not-for-Profit agencies exist in mostcommunities. They should be consideredas a possible location for your club whenan expansion or a change in location isnecessary. These agencies offer assistanceto service-oriented programs which couldnot function without such help. Theynormally help targeted public groups suchas single parents, at-risk kids, or batteredspouses. The YWCA, YMCA, Boys'andGirls' Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, andsome school-related functions are examplesof community Non-Profit agencies. Hereare some hints for establishing andmaintaining a good relationship with aNon-Profit:L Always remain Jlexible when dfficultsituations arise. You probably cannot getthe perfect space or room at the perfecttime, especially when other programs areoffered at the Non-Profit. Many directorshave "pet programs" that they want to seesucceed, so martial arts may not be theirprimary focus. You may need to explainwhat restrictions limit your practice of Judoand JuJitsu. Suggestions, rather thandemands, will often lead to a suitablecompromise to allow you to continue yourworthwhile program.2. Try to integrate your program into theNon-Profit's existing areas. lf the Non-Profit has programs to help victims ofabuse, offer to teach a basic selt'-det'enseclass. lf children are the lbcus, set up anintroductory program to teach Judo orJuJitsu for kids at a sponsored camp, orduring a Saturday activity day. See thatthe inclusion of your program into the Non-Profit's activities is amutually benefi cial situation.3. Offeryour club's tinte andeffons to help tlrc Non-ProrttMost employees of Non-Profits wear many hats andare responsible for many differentjobs. Budget cuts and increasingpublic demands have made time their mostvalued asset. Offer to help clean an area tomake space for your program. But don'tlimit your participation to functions that justbenefit your club. Offer to help in the manydifferent fund raisers that Non-Profits sponsor.Participation in auctions, specialclasses, and demonstrations, allows you topresent the benefits of Judo and JuJitsuwhile you help the-Non-Profit. Don't beafraid to have your club members grabbrooms and mops on occasion.Renrcmber llttrt you areasking for a favor so tloyour best to moke tltere I at i o n s h i p fav o ra b I efor both parties.FOOD FOR THOUGHT" Great spirits always encounter violent4. Mointain comnuniculiotr wilh yourco,ttud. Non-Profits need to charge a fecto meet their expenses. You can pay amonthly I'ee which will not change with thcincrease or decrease in your club'smerlbership. This arrangcment is ideal ifyour club has a strongmembership which worksout regularly. It can resultin a lower cost per personas you add members.However, user fees arepre-set amounts whicheach person pays permonth no matter the number of members.This situation is ideal if your membershipfluctuates during the year and you want tokeep the per-person costs at a constant level.Don't expect a Non-Profit to bend overbackwards for you. Remember that youare asking for a favor, so do your best tomake the relationship favorable for bothparties. With a little effort, you'll besurprised how easily you can make it work.oppo s ition from medioc re minds. "-Albert Einstein

USJACOACHHead Coach, Richard Hahn, (Hahn's MartialArts, New Castle, lN) far left, shown withstudents Kenny Cox, Tom Thompson andVan Goar, after recently awarding their 1stDegree Black Belt promotions.USJA COACHA QUARTERLY MAGAZINEEach issue will be 24 pages or more full of information such as training techniques,health and Judo information. internationaltournament results and much more.YES, please accept my subscription for the NEW USJA Coach Magazine @ $9.00 per year (4 issues).Payment Information:ICheck/Money Order (payable to USJA)Charge My: fl MasterCard ! Discover ! Visa Exp. DateCard Number:Send to:Signature:Name:Address:To order: Call 719-633-7750, Fax719-633-4041 , Email usja@csprings.com, Website www.csprings.com/usja ormailto: USJA,21 N. Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aNEW USJA PROMOTION POLICIESAND FEES(effective as of July 1,2001)At the October 2000 meeting of the Boardof Directors, the following was proposed.and adopted:. . . That all promotion requests tobe considered by the USJAPromotion Board. will arrive at theUSJA Central Office not later thanthirty (30) days before the scheduledpromotion meeting. The USJACentral Office will then make copiesof the promotion requests andforward them to the members of theUSJA Promotion Board within five(5) working days in order for thosemembers to adequately review thepromotion requests prior to themeeting of the USJA PromotionBoard. The time requirementsspecified in this section may bewaived in the event of specialcircumstances by vote of the US.IABoard of Directors.That menrbers registering their rankwith the USJA from anotherorganization (USJF, USJI, IJF-Affiliate) be required to pay the USJAvalidation fee for the privilege ofregistration. That is, we will recognizetheir rank; however, if they want to bepromoted by us, they need to have theircurrent rank validated.Promotion Fees: Raise Dan fees aslisted below effective January l, 2001:Shodan $100Nidan $125Sandan $150Yodan $175Godan $200Rokudan 5225Shichidan $275Hachidan $325Kudan $:ZSJudan $450fromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfrom$7s$100$125$ls0$l7s$2oo$2s0$300$3so$400The USJA Promotion Board for Yodan andhigher ranks, convenes three (3) times ayear: at the USJI Senior Nationals in April,the USJA Junior Nationals in July, and, atthe U.S. Open in October of each year.AIso adopted by the Board of Directors:That candidates for promotion toYodan and higher be required toremit a $25.00 non-refundableprocessing fee with their request forpromotion. When the candidate isadvised that he/she successfully metthe promotional criteria, he/she willbe required to remit the appropriatepromotion fee. Further, that a newrank certificate not be sent out untilall fees have been paid.Another item passed by the Board ofDirectors:Validation Fees: Effective January l,2001. candidates for validation shallpay a fee of $50.00 in addition to thepromotion fee for each grade throughwhich the candidate is validated.That the Promotion Committee isauthorized to grant honorary BlackBelt rank to individuals whodistinguish themselves by virtue ofdemonstrated contributions to theadvancement of Judo and the USJA.Further, that any certificate issued forhonorary rank shall incorporate theword "honorary" on its face. Further,that the regular promotion fee scheduleapplies. However, same may be waivedat the discretion of the PromotionCommittee.NOTE: While the date proposed above wasJanuary l, 2001, these new fees willactually go into effect as ofJuly l, 2001.

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USJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a aUSJA PROMOTIONS (Since the October 2000 Promotion Board Meeting)Judo PromotionsPhillip A. Acosta ShodanKenneth Altman ShodanDaniel Alvarez ShodanJohn Amtmann NidanMarcos E. Aranaha SandanAndrew J. Aubin SandanKati L. Bartkowski ShodanRichard J. Bartkowski ShodanLendon L. Bartlett NidanWilliam j. Bly ShodanJames BollinSandanLonnie D. Branam SandanWilliam Brazil NidanPeterJ. Bertucci YodanTom BuckleyShodanStacey T.Campfield NidanJose Carricarte ShodanPaul CeelyShodanJames J. Colgan HachidanJames Eddings ShodanTim Everhart ShodanThomas Fenoseff ShodanChristina L. Finkbeiner ShodanSteven Fruscella NidanGary S. Coltz RokudanChristian C. Haire ShodanReginald L. Heefner RokudanLisa A. Henisel, SandanSean Horton ShodanSavas Iyidogan RokudanPatrick M. Keating, Sr. RokudanDavid W. Kelly ShodanHope D. Kennedy NidanMelvin E. Keuch SandanWilliam F. Lambert NidanCaterine Le Caranta ShodanDavid G. Mata, Jr. NidanMichael J. Nees GodanThomas O'Brian SandanRobert D. Okada RokudanAlbert R.Olevsky NidanIshmael L. Patterson. Sr. ShodanLeo R. Paul. Sr.Kim D. PerkinsOcie PooleTodd PryorRoderick RitchieBernard L. Rusiniak, Jr.Parker SheltonJames H. StockwellThomas F. TebbeRobert TepperDouglas F. TedrickBrenda ThomsonMat Van EssenJohn Walsh.Iuiitsu PromotionsBruce BenderLonnie D. BranamLuis BrizuelaJoel CoolingJames EddingsNidanShodanShodanShodanShodanShodanShodanYodanSandanSandanShodanShodanShodanNidanSandanSandanShodanShodanNidanVan GoarShodanGuy W. Howard ShodanFrancisco L. Hurtado YodanGeorge D. Jurinek NidanMichael LeeShodanRobert D. Okada RokudanBryan Tropper ShodanYoshit() (Vince) Tamura KudanThomas Vanderhoof ShodanMark E. Walls ShodanJohn WalshNidanKarate PromotionsRobert D. OkadaSombo PromotionsRobert D. OkadaTae Kwon Do PromotionsLonnie D. BranamSandanShichidanSandana a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a o a a a a o a a a a a a a a a at. ADVERTISEMENTaaVilrgillns Judo @[ubaaaUSJAaa645 South Franklin Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46239aaTel: (317) 3s6-s818 email: virgiljudo@ juno.comaaaSTARTED JUDO 1943 :. SHICHIDAN JUDO/JUJITSU :al. MEMBER USJA BOARD OF DIRECTORS'o ' 'OJI/IEMBER USJA NATIONAL PROMOTIONAL BOARD'. NATIONAL REFEREE'a - '. MASTER EXAMINER'aINDIANA STATE DIRECTOR :. KATA INSTRUCTORa:.SENIOR COACH :aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a o a a a a o a a a a a a a o a a a a a o o a a a a a a o a a a a o o a a a a aoaaaaaaaaaaaa

-$tooozl$::sUSJACOACHa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aSAMBO AND JUDO - ALIVE AND WELL INVLADIVOSTOKby Professor Laurence P James, SandanDivision of Earth Environmental Sciences, Puk-yong National University, Pusan, KoreaWhen visiting Vladivostok, Russiarecently, I found only one public Judo dojo.There, high school and students ofyoungerage told me they had studied another budoform beginning in elementary school.I asked about sport Sambo, and wasdirected to three large clubs in thedowntown area, and was told there weremore. Maps of recent tournament sitessuggested that Sambo, a Russian, partlyVladivostok-oriented cousin of Judo, stillflourishes in former Soviet states andsatellites. Russians pronounce Sambo withan "a" as they write it, and looked puzzledwhen I mentioned"Sombo".Participants and coaches of various agesat one university and at the regional(Dinamo) stadium, were especially cordial.They countered my few words of Russianwith slightly better English and a lot ofhumor. All the facilities were large rooms,with soft, non-segmented, smooth-covermats. My new teachers were former nationalchampions - they complained of asevere lack of funding compared to formertimes, and thus - fewer medals. But theyhad plenty of enthusiastic students, manyof them recreational players, and severaluniversity Sambo men were also competinginternationallyJudo.Outside, the wind was blowing at minus20 degrees Celsius, and there were fuel andpower shortages. Inside, after thoroughwarm-up, most of the "trainserovna" wasSambo randori with frequent individualcoaching. Severalighter-weight guys werecareful with this visitor, mixing practicewith demonstrations of unusual throwinggrips, and Neil Adams style rolls. Theyemphasized fast, soft take-down into holds.According to the Internet, Sambo refereesshould stop mat grappling after about l5-20 seconds unless there is progress. But theRussians said their rules say after oneminute. Matches (and some randori periods)are 8 minutes in duration, and a pin(20 seconds) gives points but not an automaticwin. Despite the many possible legholds forbidden in Judo, the most commondecisive Sambo technique still seemed tobe juji gatame.Men and women, as well as young teensand kids, all train separately and at differenttimes, with practice held six days a weekat all facilities. There is a huge club forwomen only, set among facilities for lessenergetic sports and conditioning in a largesports-health spa complex, with two colorfulfull competition rings. I was told thewomen's team regularly takes medals at all-Asian competitions. At the stadium I alsowatched a more "extreme" men's non-sportpractice, combining boxing and grappling,with police staff among the participants.By the time I left, it was clear that Judowas also widespread, with two regionaltournaments forthcoming in Februaryalone. I returned to Korea with a pair ofsoft leather sambofki (shoes) and a greatnew respect for Russian friendship and energy.Clearly, Judo and Sambo are alive and wellin the cold, far-North Pacific!Nightly practice at Fareastern Polytechnical University, Vladivostok

USJACOACHREMEMBERING MITSUHO KIMURAFebrua ry 22, 1916 - Jan ua ry 28, 2001Kimura Sensei, survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, was born in San Francisco, the oldest of eightbrothers and sisters. He worked for Simmons Mattress Company for 35 years, but his greatest work was in Judo.About 1931, Kimura Sensei and his family moved to San Gabriel in Southern Califomia, where at the age of l5he began his study of Judo; it would be a life long commitment. In 1935, he obtained his competitive Nidanrank, and in the very same year he received his Sandan from Kotani Sensei, Head Instructor ofJapan's KodokanJudo. By 1949, as a Godan, he had returned to San Francisco and opened his first dojo on Post Street. Around1950, he moved his dojo to Kimmon Hall on Bush Street.In 1956, he entered the World Championships, then the equivalent of today's Olympics. In 1966, he changed thename of his dojo to the San Francisco Judo Institute and moved to Taraval Street, where he continued to tutorand mentor many judoka. In 1997 , he received his Kudan rank (9th Degree).Judo students, young and old, came to respect Kimura Sensei's quiet wisdom. He was a world class individual,who served Judo well.Photo taken at the Vineland Judo Club (Vineland, NJ) October 2000 clinic which commemoratedits 40th Anniversary. Ray Marquez, Head Coach, standing fifth from left. Mike Szrejter (standing,right of Sensei Marquez) and Elaine Meyer (standing, end right) conducted the clinic.

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