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– friendship, honor, courage, self-control, humility, respect, perseverance – 

USJF Nationals in Hawaii: July 19-20, 2025

CONTEST RULES AND REFEREE EDUCATION for Parents

The Importance of Parental Involvement in Youth Sports

      Parents play a significant role in shaping their child’s sports experience. Children observe and emulate the behavior demonstrated by others, with parents often being the initial introduction to sports.

     The level of parental involvement can directly impact whether a child enjoys the experience or not. A positive and enjoyable attitude from parents towards sports enhances a child’s interest and enjoyment in the activity.

     It is important for parents to acquaint themselves with judo contest rules and comprehend their underlying purpose.

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    Sode Tsurikomi Goshi and A Farewell to Aiko Sato

    It is with some sadness that I write this article. It has been a 3 weeks since we have seen Sensei Aiko Sato at her last open mat at San Jose State. We had arrived early hoping to get a few moments to say good bye to Sensei Sato and the room was already packed. It...

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    Award for Ken Kokka

    On Monday Ken Kokka, Sensei, (along with this colleagues) is getting the Home Front Award from the National Park Service. The National Park Service Home Front Award is to recognize people, projects, programs or publications that preserve a home front site or...

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    Interview with Kevin Asano

    On Saturday, May 3rd, your USJF Roving Reporter (RR) was able to catch up with Kevin Asano, president of the USJF and Olympic silver medalist, to ask about some of the issues that are important for the members of USJF. RR and Kevin Asano, USJF President, were in Reno,...

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    The USJF Development committee has align its Jr Rank Requirements with SHAPE America.  SHAPE America is our national standards framework for K-12 Physical Education that defines what a student should know and be able to do at each stage of developing physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity.

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