ADVISORY COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The USJA Board of Directors are democratically elected by our senior members every 4 years.

COACH EDUCATION COMMITTEE

While there are many activities to accomplish and numerous objectives to be met, the USJA Coaching Education and Certification Committee has these main goals: to run clinics and training camps throughout the country to raise the technical skills of coaches and their athletes, and to run a certification program of outstanding quality emphasizing a comprehensive approach to coaching.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of the USJA’s Development Committee is to build stronger communities and better people through the discipline, physical conditioning, focus, and ethical values learned in judo. Goals and activities of the USJA development program are aimed at making these quality programs available throughout America.

JUJITSU COMMITTEE

The USJA believes that all variations of Jujitsu have something to offer our Jujitsuka. We believe that all styles can peacefully coexist under one banner. We believe that all styles of Jujitsu should conform to the basic principles as broadly depicted in the USJA Jujitsu manual.

KATA CERTIFICATION

Our Kata Committee serves the membership by providing step-by-step descriptions of kata, plus score sheets for judges. We suggest you print the guidelines for the kata you are doing and refer to them often for guidance. We encourage kata practitioners to attend judo camps and clinics to perfect the kata, for evaluation, and perhaps even for certification as kata instructor or judge.

MILITARY AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

The United States Judo Association's inception came from the Armed Forces Judo Association. From these proud roots we have established the Military and Public Service Committee. Our focus is on the improvement, organization, and solidarity of our men and women in uniform, as well as those who serve the public.

NATIONAL AWARDS COMMITTEE

The National Awards Committee, like all non-standing committees, serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. We may suggest or recommend to the Board individuals or programs worthy of recognition. In addition, while the Board reserves the right to recognize anyone at any time for any reason for any award and to present and publicize such achievements, the Board is welcome to consult with the Committee concerning such actions.

PROFESSIONAL JUDO COMMITTEE

The mission of the Professional Judo Committee is to gather, create, and distribute information and resources that are beneficial to those individuals wanting to open new schools or transition existing programs into full-time, paying, commercial martial arts schools.

PROMOTION BOARD

The mission of the USJA Promotion Board is to ensure that the standards of promotions awarded by the USJA reflect the technical expertise, range of techniques, character development, overall judo knowledge, and contribution to the sport of the person promoted. Inherent in this process is the direct evaluation of candidates for high dan promotions. Additionally, the Board will ensure that the process maintains its fairness by simultaneously withholding ranks from unqualified candidates and recognizing deserving candidates.

REFEREE COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Referee Certification Committee is to educate the competitor, coach, and referee in the Competitive Rules of judo. To provide clinics and seminars at the grassroots level through the USJA National Referees. To provide seminars at the National Level through USJA International Referees. To provide technical support to the National Referees conducting clinics, seminars and examinations. To provide a well-developed certification program in every State conducted by USJA National Referees.

REGIONAL COORDINATORS

The goal of regional coordinators is to facilitate the development of judo at all levels. Regional coordinators contact and encourage many clubs and individuals to participate and host events aimed at increasing participation in judo via the USJA.

SCHOLASTIC JUDO COMMITTEE

The mission of this committee is two-fold. First, the committee will examine the role of judo in the lives of school-aged children and teens. Secondly, the committee will examine the process of developing partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools with suggestions for implementing judo in local schools in the spirit of “mutual welfare and benefit”.

STANDARDS AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

The USJA Code of Ethics is our statement of purpose. It is the guideline for our commitment to a standard of excellence and integrity unprecedented in sports. It is the mission of the USJA Standards and Ethics Committee to encourage, support, and foster the ethical behavior of all USJA members as well as to establish a policy of intolerance for behavior contrary to the USJA’s established Code of Ethics.

KOSEN JUDO COMMITTEE

The Kosen Judo committee is devoted to educating and improving all aspects of newaza development.

SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE

The Special Needs Committee is dedicated to educating, advising, and certifying prospective judo coaches and instructors on training and teaching judo students with Special Needs. The committee focuses on judo players with Developmental Disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability (ID), Cerebral Palsy, and others.

TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS COMMITTEE

We get stuff done!

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Following is a list of Committee Members with e-mail.