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Dennis Dee High
We are saddened to inform you that Dennis Dee High passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 8, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska. Please visit High Sensei’s memorial page on the Alaska Judo website. High Sensei’s family requests any...
Aki Yokoyama
A note from Keith Chu, President Nanka Judo Yudanshakai. It is with sadness that I am letting you know of the passing of Aki Yokoyama (7th Dan). Aki was the Head Instructor of West Covina Judo and one of our Promotion Chairs. Aki passed on Nov 1st....
Jennifer Badertscher
On November 12, 2023
Jennifer Schoo-Badertscher, Chair of the USJF’s National Teachers Institute, will be the guest on the next installment of the USJF Webinar Series, with the second of two presentations, Results Instruction: Assessing and Designing for Success.
USJF Point Roster Scholarship Program
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The USJF recently introduced an exciting scholarship initiative—the USJF National Point Roster Scholarship/Grant program. This program aims to annually grant college scholarships to the top three performers (both male and female) in championship categories including Bantam(s) 4-5-6, Intermediate, Juvenile, IJF Jr., USJF Youth Referees, and Jr. Kata, all within the age range of up to 17 years old.
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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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