USJF Board of Examiners
The USJF Board of Examiners, acting under authority delegated by the USJF Board of Directors:
- Promotes the training and advancement of skilled Judo instructors and practitioners.
- Determines and approves rank and proficiency awards, with the option to delegate this authority to local yudanshakai promotion boards as needed. The Board retains the right to adjust, suspend, or revoke promotion authority when necessary.
- Establishes standardized procedures and criteria through official rules to ensure consistency and fairness.
Each Yudanshakai member in good standing shall appoint representatives to serve on the Board of Examiners.
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- Be a member of the Yudanshakai that appoints him or her
- Hold rank of sandan or higher that is recognized and registered with the US JF
- Delegates to the Board of Examiners shall serve a term of two years.
Elected Officers
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- Chairperson
- Vice Chairperson
- Secretary
Each member Yudanshakai shall be entitled 2 (two) votes on the Board of Examiners based on their registration of Yudanshas (Black Belts) calculated prior to each meeting.