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What is Maryland Judo Inc.?

    Maryland Judo Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) corporation and a group "B" member of United States Judo, Inc. As such, it's mission is to promote the highest quality Judo possible through education, athlete sponsorship and insuring both athletes and Judo clubs. If you are a member of USJI, and live in Maryland, you are already a member of MJI.

Maryland Judo Inc. is located at

2720 Washington Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Elected Officers of Maryland Judo Inc.

President: Eric Spears
 
Vice President and Public Relations Committee Chair: Karl Tamai
 
Treasurer: Bill Byrd
 
Registration and Operations Officer: Helen McProuty
 
Secretary: Charles Peters


What Does MJI Offer

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    To receive a registration form and a copy of the MJI brochure, with information about Judo in Maryland, just email Helen McProuty.

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A Tax Deductible Gift To Maryland Judo, Inc.
Supports Maryland's Athletes And Clubs

    Because Maryland Judo, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) corporation, you can deduct 100 percent of any donation you make on your Federal Income Tax return. MJI supports Maryland's Judo Athletes directly by giving qualifying athletes $100.00 to place in national level events, such as the High School and Collegiate Nationals and the USJI Senior Nationals. MJI gives $150.00 per event to compete in international level events, such as the USJI Junior Olympics, the USJI Junior US Open, USJI Senior US Open, the Pan Am Championships and any other offshore events. In 2005 MJI has supported our Judo competitors with $2,050.00 of athlete sponsorship. If you would like to make a donation to MJI, you can do so very simply by sending a check or money order, made payable to Maryland Judo, Incorporated, to:

Maryland Judo, Incorporated
C/O Bill Byrd, Treasurer
8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 312
Silver Spring, MD 20910

    Make sure that your full name and address are printed on the check and in the lower right corner print that the check is for "2006 Donation to MJI." For more information, you can contact Bill Byrd by phone at 301-589-0942 or by email at Bill Byrd

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Maryland Judo, Inc. News

Karen Whilden and Diane Jackson Place First In Cuba

    Karen Whilden, a teacher at Baltimore Judo Club, and Diane Jackson, a teacher at Hui-O Judo Club, represented the USA in Havana at the Cuban Olympics. This year was the first year in which Kata, specifically Nage No Kata, was included. Karen and Diane placed first out of four teams. The other Kata teams were all Cuban. Congratulations on a Kata well performed.


Karen Whilden and Diane Jackson Represent PJU and USA
at First Kodokan Judo Kata International Tournament

A report by Diane Jackson

    Karen Whilden, a teacher at Baltimore Judo Club, and Diane Jackson, a teacher at Hui-O Judo Club, represented the Pan American Judo Union and the USA, their clubs, Maryland, Virginia and Shufu Judo Yudanshakai at the first Kodokan Judo Kata International Tournament held October 25-29, 2007 at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. This tournament included competition in Nage No Kata and Katame No Kata, practice forms which teach competition skills, and Ju No Kata and Kime No Kata, forms which teach self defense. Each Judo union in the world and Japan named 2 to 3 teams for competition in each Kata. The Pan American Judo Union included 4 teams from the USA, 2 teams from Brazil and 1 team from Canada. Diane and Karen Performed Katame No Kata and placed 9th. Japan captured gold and silver in all Kata while Spain's teams took home 3rd in all Kata and Italy placed 4th in all Kata. It was a great achievement to be named to this first-ever history making event and to compete against the best in the world at the Kodokan.

    I would have never believed someone if they told me that I would compete at the Kodokan representing the USA and PJU. I expected the Kodokan would host a top quality tournament, but they did it with unbelievable friendliness, style, and apparent ease. It was also a learning experience. The Kodokan was looking for things in the Kata, especially in style, that we did not do. The teams that performed the best train at the Kodokan every year. What a luxury that would be! The Kodokan held seminars after the tournament that were enlightening. I met Kata players from all over the world and affirmed a universal Judo truth:   Judo players are nice people. While we, the US team, were using our collective Kata knowledge to work on changes after the tournament and 2 players from Spain, who placed 3rd, came into the hallway to work on Kata with us.


Judo DVDs Available

    Steve Seaquist, Maryland Judo, Inc. Librarian, has begun conversion of the MJI video library from VHS to DVD. These videos can be borrowed and returned by mail by any current member of MJI in good standing. There is a $1.00 mailing and handling fee and a 1 month time limit for borrowing. At the present time, the videos that have been set to DVD format are the Kodokan videos "Nage-no-Kata," "Katame-no-Kata" and "Ju no-Kata." For more information, contact Steve Seaquist at 301-630-3535 or by email at Steve Seaquist. To return videos to the MJI Library, simply mail them to Steve Seaquist, 5806 Arbroath Drive, Clinton, MD 20735-1510.


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News From Shufu Yudanshakai

October 31, 2009
Maryland Open Championships

    College Park Judo Club will hold the Maryland Open Championships on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at the Universiy of Maryland, Building 004 (Ritchie Coliseum), Route 1, College Park, Maryland. All current USJI, USJF and USJA members are eligible to compete. USJI and USJF membership can be obtained during registration. Registration is 8:30 to 9:00 am for Kata competitors, 8:30 to 10:00 am for Junior Shiai competitors and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for Senior Shiai competitors. The is the qualifier for USJI national and higher level competitions such as the USJI Senior, Kata and Masters Nationals, the USJI Junior Olympics and the Junior US Open. Note:  All judoka are required to bring their own white and blue Judo Gis or at minimum white and blue belts for competition. Please contact the tournament director if you can not meet this requirement. The Flyer, Entry Form and Waiver can be downloaded at Maryland Open Forms. For more information, contact Kurt Tamai at 301-537-5836 or by email at Kurt Tamai.

Directions:   Maps and Directions are available online at U of MD Maps and Directions.

Note: I-95 and 495 (Capitol Beltway) share the same highway from Springfield, VA to College Park, Maryland.

Northbound On I-95/495:
Follow the beltway to exit 25. At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Baltimore Ave (Rt. 1).

Southbound on I-95:
Follow 95 south. After the Beltsville exit, 95 merges with 495. Two lanes turn right and two lanes turn left. Stay in the right lanes, but stay in the left-most lane. Exit 25 for College Park is on the merging ramp. It is a left hand turn, that is why you want to stay in the left-most lane. This will bring you onto 495 and you take to 495 exit 25b south Baltimore Ave (Rt 1) towards College Park.

Southbound on 495:
Follow the beltway to exit 25b. This will put you onto Baltimore Ave (Rt.1)

All From Baltimore Ave (Rt.1):
1. Proceed approximately 3 miles to the University of Maryland, College Park. Campus Drive is the main entrance to the University of Maryland.
2. Turn Left onto Rossborough Lane (next light past Campus Drive).
3. Ritchie Coliseum is at the Intersection of Rt. 1 and Rossborough Lane.


November 21-22, 2009
Shufu Yudanshakai Fall Junior and Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai

    This year Hui-O-Judo Beltsville and the Beltsville Academic Center, 4300 Wicomico Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland will host the Shufu Yudanshakai Fall Junior and Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai. The Junior Promotions will be held on Saturday, November 21st and the Senior Promotionals will be held on Sunday, November 22nd. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9:00 am both days. All Judo players with a USJF, USJI or USJA membership are eligible. Membership in USJF or USJI may be obtained during registration. You MUST be recommended for promotion by your Sensei. Make sure you get all of your paperwork (entry forms, Waiver, Photo copy of USJF, USJI, USJA card or Application, Competition and Service Record, and Check or money order for entry fee) to your instructors by October 10th so they can review them and have them postmarked by October 21st. For further information, contact Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 or by email at Kevin Tamai.

    The Flyer, Entry form and Waiver for the Junior Promotional on November 21st can be downloaded from Junior Promotional Forms.

    The Flyer, Entry form and Waiver for the Senior Promotional on November 22nd can be downloaded from Senior Promotional Forms.

    ATTENTION: There will be a Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, November 22, 2009 beginning at 8:00 am in the gymnasium. This meeting is for current members of Shufu Yudanshakai who hold the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) or higher. Additional agenda items must be forwarded at least one month prior to the meeting date to Mr. John Morrisson, Shufu Yudanshakai President. Your attendance at this meeting is indeed appreciated. Please make an effort to be on time.

    To get to the Beltsville Academic Center, from Route 95, take Route 212 East to Cedar Lane. Make a right onto Cedar Lane then the third left onto Brandon Lane. Make the 1st right onto Howard Road and then the 1st left into the parking lot of the Beltsville Elementary School. Head for the Gymnasium.


December 5, 2009
Kansetsu Waza Clinic Featuring John T. Anderson, Hachidan

    Hui-O-Judo Club will hold a Kansetsu Waza Clinic Featuring John T. Anderson, Hachidan, on Saturday, December 5th at the Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville, Maryland. All Judo players, age 16 and above, with a USJF, USJI or USJA membership are eligible. Membership in USJF or USJI may be obtained during registration which will be at 9:00am. For further information, contact Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 or by email at Kevin Tamai.

    The Flyer, Entry form and Waiver for the Kansetsu Waza Clinic on December 5th can be downloaded from Kansetsu Waza Clinic Forms.


Shufu Junior and Senior Promotional Requirements

    The Shufu Junior Promotional Requirements. The Shufu Senior Promotional Requirements.


Join The Shufu Judo Mailing List

    Stay informed by joining the Shufu Judo Yudanshakai mailing list! The purpose of this list is to convey information about announcements, news, events and notifications regarding Shufu. Below are the necessary addresses to manage your subscription to the mailing list. To subscribe just send an email using the ShufuJudo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com address. You will receive a confirmation email before you are live on the list. To send an email to the list, use the ShufuJudo@yahoogroups.com address and all members will receive your post. Please note the domain is "yahoogroups", not "yahoo".

    Please note you must be a member of the mailing list to post messages.


News From United States Judo, Inc.

USJI Kata Guidlines

    The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All of these links can be found on USJI's Kata web page and are to documents in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).

Nage-No-Kata

Katame-No-Kata

Ju-No-Kata

Kime-No-Kata

Goshin Jutsu

Koshiki-No-Kata

Itsutsu-No-Kata


Judo News Group

    How would you like to receive the latest Judo news delivered to your e-mail inbox? You can subscribe to the Yahoo Judo News Group by sending an email to JudoNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You can also upload information about news or events at your club by sending the information to JudoNews@yahoogroups.com. If you decide to unsubscibe, all you have to do is send an email to JudoNews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. You need to be a registered with Yahoo to take advantage of the group. This can be done at http://groups.yahoo.com/. It's that easy, and it's free, to get the latest Judo news delivered to your door.


A fund has been set up for Emerson Glick,
daughter of Jeremy and Lyzbeth

    In the final moments of United Airlines Flight 93, Jeremy Glick told his wife to take care of their newborn daughter and have a good life because he and a few passengers were going to storm the cockpit to try to prevent a terrorist attack on the nation's capital.

A fund has been set up for Emerson Glick, daughter of Jeremy and Lyzbeth. To donate to her fund, checks can be made out to:

Emerson Glick
c/o Merrill Lynch
P.O. Box 911
Windham, NY 12496

Thank you John Miller


News From The United States Judo Federation

USJF Is Looking For Teachers

Dear Friends & Supporters of Judo:

    I am trying to create a list for the purpose of connecting certified Public School teachers who are practicing Judo and/or who have started a Judo Club at their school, whether it is elementary or secondary. Rank is not an issue.

    If anyone knows a teacher who wants to start a program or knows anyone who is doing Judo and not a certified teacher but wants to start a club at a primary or secondary school.

    If anyone at a university or community college would be interested in being part of a program to attract certified public school teachers in order to develop Judo in public schools.

    Please forward your/their name, address, phone, and email to me.

Yours in Judo,

Drew Wickham
314 Country Club Rd
Chicago Heights, IL. 60411

Phone:   708-709-0929

Drew Wickham

Thank you Robert Fukuda


News From The International Judo Federation

IJF Refereeing Rules

    To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.

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What is Judo?

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    Judo is an international and olympic sport. Originally Judo was derived from JuJitsu. Jujitsu is a form of control that uses punches, kicks, blocks, wrist-locks, leg-locks, throws, pins, arm-locks and strangles. As a fighting form it is very effective, but as a sport or a form of physical education it had one problem. A lot of practice partners were damaged during the learning process. Jigoro Kano studied the various schools of Jujitsu, and wanted to create a form of exersise that would help to strengthen mind and body like Jujitsu but would also be surviveable. Judo is the result. It involves the practice of throws, pins, strangles and arm-locks. Much of the more dangerous forms used in Jujitsu are still in Judo but only in Kata form. Beside the physical practice of techniques, Judo encompasses moral teachings and fostering the belief that Judo should be used only for defense and for the mutual welfare and benefit of the community.

The most complete book written about Judo is still Kodokan Judo, written by Jigoro Kano. Kodokan Judo includes a brief history and etiquette as well as the throws, pins, armlocks, strangles and counters for these techniques and it contains descriptions of the seven Kata of the Kodokan. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. Kodokan Judo

    To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.

The Shufu/Maryland Judo, Inc. Promotional Requirements

The Junior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

The Senior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

USJI Kata Guidlines

    The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All are in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).

Nage-No-Kata

Katame-No-Kata

Ju-No-Kata

Kime-No-Kata

Goshin Jutsu

Koshiki-No-Kata

Itsutsu-No-Kata


The most comprehensive book written about Nage-No-Kata and Katame-No-Kata is Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata, written by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger. Judo Formal Techniques includes a historical background, theoretical aspects and a tremendous amount of detail with clear, concise explanations about the study and performance of the two Kata. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. Judo Formal Techniques

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Judo Clubs In and Around Maryland

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Maryland Judo Clubs

Pennsylvania Judo Clubs

Virginia Judo Clubs

Washington, D.C. Judo Clubs

  • Primal Fitness Judo Club, Affiliation: USJF
    219 M Street N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20001
    Primal Fitness phone: 202-635-1941
    Sensei: Leah Fisher, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
    Sensei: Terence McPartland, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
    Contact: Terence McPartland at 304-283-9461
    Alternate email contact: Leah Fisher
    Practice Times for Judo classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday 6:00 to 8:00 pm
    Membership Fee varies based on membership options.
  • Washington Judo Club, Affiliation: USJF
    Georgetown University, Yates Field House
    Washington, D.C.
    Sensei: James Takemori, Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt)
    Contact: Tad Nalls at 301-654-4626
    Contact: Rachel Friedrich at 703-989-3091
    Email contact: Rachel Friedrich
    Practice Times = Regular Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-9:30 pm
    Beginners Classes: Monday and Wednesday 7:15-8-15 pm

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Local, Regional and National Judo Events

If you have an event you want listed or a correction to a present listing, E-Mail me at Corky.

Note: Make sure you check the date and location with the contact person. Sometimes information changes.

You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar. To prevent this email newsletter from getting swept up by an overzealous spam filter, please add our "From" address ("cdp9000@erols.com") to your address book.

November 7, 2009 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Clinic with Renato Tavares, Sandan
Baltimore, Maryland Contact: Gary Berger at 410-465-7799
  E-Mail Contact: Gary Berger
   
November 7, 2009 Philadelphia Cup Judo Championships
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania Contact: Anatoliy Kenis at 215-469-0342
  Email Contact: at Anatoliy Kenis
   
November 7, 2009 Hudson Yudanshakai Promotion and Knowledge Examination
North Bergen, New Jersey Contact: Billy Martin at 516-242-7705
  E-Mail Contact: Billy Martin
   
November 8, 2009 Techniques and Tactics of Judo at the International Level Clinic Featuring Ghazaros Grigoryan
Brunswick, Ohio Contact: Scott Grey at 216-533-8736
  Email Contact: at Scott Grey
   
November 8, 2009 7th PanAmerican Masters Judo Championships
Milford, Massachucetts Contact: Wayne Dickinson at 401-862-3240
  Email Contact: at Wayne Dickinson
   
November 14, 2009 Pennsylvania Open State Judo Championships
Wexford, Pennsylvania Contact: Eugene Kim at 724-774-4994
  Email Contact: at Eugene Kim
   
November 14, 2009 Melton's Judo Club Fall Invitational Judo Tournament
Jackson, Mississippi Contact: Dave Melton at 601-624-3149
  E-Mail Contact: Dave Melton
   
November 14, 2009 University of Tennessee Martial Arts Club Annual Judo Tournament
Knoxville, Tennessee Contact: Dr. Don Tyrell at 865-689-5733
  E-Mail Contact: Dr. Don Tyrell
   
November 20-21, 2009 All Women's Championship
Cleveland, Ohio Email Contact: Bernadette McFadden
   
November 21, 2009 Shufu Yudanshakai Junior Promotional Examination and Shiai
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
November 22, 2009 Shufu Yudanshakai Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
December 5, 2009 Kansetsu Waza Clinic Featuring John T. Anderson
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
December 5-6, 2009 USJA/USJF Winter Nationals
La Verne, California Contact: Tony Farah at 909-596-8199
  Email Contact: Tony Farah at Tony Farah
   
December 6, 2009 Northeastern Judo Tournament
  Contact: Anthony Camal at 973-812-6322
  E-Mail Contact: Anthony Camal
   
2010
   
February 27, 2010 West Point Classic and NCJA Eastern Conference Championships
West Point, New York Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales at 845-938-6648
  E-Mail Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales
   
March 13-14, 2010 USJI Youth and Scholastic National Championships
Spokane, Washington Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
March 20, 2010 Ocean State Invitational
West Warwick, Rhode Island Contact: Serge Bouyssou at 401-647-4678
  E-Mail Contact: Serge Bouyssou
   
March 20, 2010 Rebel Invitational and Junior Referee Competition
Owenton, Kentucky Contact: Doris Beverly at 502-845-7813
  E-Mail Contact: Doris Beverly
   
April 3, 2010 Ameri-Kan Judo Open
Lima, Ohio Contact: Mark Hunter at 419-722-3476
  E-Mail Contact: Mark Hunter
   
April 10-11, 2010 The Liberty Bell Shiai
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania Contact: Lou Moyerman at 215-698-1289
  E-Mail Contact: Lou Moyerman
   
May 1-2, 2010 USJI Senior Nationals
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
June 26-27, 2010 USJI National President's Cup
Grand Rapids, Michigan Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
July 23-25, 2010 USJI Junior Olympic Championships
Duluth, Georgia Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips

For more Local and National level competition listings, try the following link:
Shufu Events Calendar

For more National level competition listings, try either of these four links:
USJI Events Calendar
USJF Events Calendar
USJA Events Calendar
JudoCalendar.com

For International level competition listings, try this link:
IJF.org

You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar.

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