Military community
Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired members, and veterans from United States and allied services.
USJA Committee
Military and Public Service Committee
Honoring service, strengthening community, and advancing judo.
Information
A proud USJA heritage
Service is part of our foundation
The United States Judo Association grew from the Armed Forces Judo Association. The Military and Public Service Committee carries that legacy forward by supporting the improvement, organization, and solidarity of members in uniform and those who serve the public.
Who we serve
One judo community, many forms of service
USJA recognizes the discipline, resilience, and leadership shared by judoka across military and public-service communities.
Law enforcement
Current, former, and retired law-enforcement professionals who continue to serve their communities through judo.
Fire and emergency service
Firefighters, first responders, and emergency-service professionals united by training, readiness, and mutual respect.
Shared values
Principles that carry beyond the mat
The best qualities of judo and public service reinforce one another.
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Discipline in preparation and practice
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Resilience through challenge and change
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Leadership grounded in service
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Solidarity across every community
Get connected
Connect with the committee
Use the Members tab to find current committee leadership and the Forms tab for available resources.
Members
| Name | Rank | Location | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matias | Yodan | cohesionbjj@gmail.com | Coweta OK Southwest | Chairman |
| Eli W. Wilkerson | Schichikyu | Secretary | ||
| Gregory Becker | Yodan | greg_becker@comcast.net | Greeley CO Mountain | Member |
| Franklin Bey | Yodan | frank_for_christ@yahoo.com | Dothan AL Southeast | Member |
| Russell D. Burke | Hachidan | tpd1161@gmail.com | Toledo OH Midwest | Member |
| George E. Chittenden | Godan | unitedjujitsu@yahoo.com | Oak Ridge TN Southeast | Member |
| Robert D. Draper | Yodan | rddraperiu1990@gmail.com | Kingman AZ Southwest | Member |
| Kenton E. Givens | Sandan | Member | ||
| Dennis L. Hayes | Nidan | pancadinha@aol.com | Roanoke VA Southeast | Member |
| Luis Montalvan | Shodan | Judokainfo@yahoo.com | Member | |
| Brian James Morales | Sankyu | bigmo931@gmail.com | Roanoke VA Southeast | Member |
| Deana Moreno | Nidan | Deanamarie.moreno@gmail.com | San Antonio TX Southwest | Member |
| Jeff Souza | Shodan | souzajj80@gmail.com | Plymouth MA Northeast | Member |
| Jordan L. Stone | Yodan | jlstone9912@gmail.com | Springfield VA Southeast | Member |
| Jose M. Varela | Nidan | jose.m.varela@uscg.mil | Gray ME Northeast | Member |
Forms
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