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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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    Winter Nationals report

    Dear friends in judo, Ed Thibedeau and Dara Woo have written about their experiences at the Winter Nationals. Coach Education Clinic a Huge Success In conjunction with the 2013 USJA/USJF Winter Nationals Tournament a coach education clinic was conducted on Friday...

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    Judo as self-defence in Sterling, Alaska

    Kaylee Osowski who wrote this article can be reached at kaylee.osowski@peninsulaclarion.com.Source: http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-11-10/sensei-fight-back Sensei: Fight backWomen and girls practice self-defense Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion. Sensei...

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    Report of High School Training Trip to Korea

    Dear President Asano, Greetings to you from Minnesota. I am pleased to forward this report to you regarding the successful USJF HS Special Training held in Korea last July 12-21, 2013. I sincerely appreciate the USJF funding this training which was our 9th year of...

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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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