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Promotion Board

Mission Statement

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 contributions of the person being 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.

Members

Name	Rank	Email	Location	Status
Donna C. Turk	Rokudan	donnaturk@aol.com	Navarre FL	Chairperson
Kenneth Durand	Shichidan	kdurand603@gmail.com	Keene NH	Vice Chair
Russell D. Burke	Shichidan	tpd1161@gmail.com	Toledo OH	Secretary
Bruce A. Bender	Rokudan	babender836@gmail.com	Marion IN	Member
Constance H. Halporn	Rokudan	constance.halporn@gmail.com	Brooklyn NY	Member
Mark A. Hays	Rokudan	manddhays@cox.net	Santee CA	Member
Randy K. Pierce	Shichidan	konjo7@aol.com	Imperial MO	Member
Heiko Rommelmann Jr	Rokudan	heikojr@yahoo.com	Webster NY	Member
James S. Bregman	Judan	jsbregman.64@gmail.com	Leesburg VA	Emeritus Member
Raymond A. Conte	Rokudan	smijudo@gmail.com	Amsterdam NY	Technical Evaluator

Forms

Category	Form	Action
Judo	12/20 Rank Promotion System, Page updates	View Download
Judo	Black Belt Promotion Exam	View Download
Judo	Black Belt Promotion Package	View Download
Judo	Black Belt Recommendation For Promotion Form	View Download
Judo	Certified Rank Examiner Application Form	View Download
Judo	Judo Rank Validation Form	View Download
Judo	Judo Rank Validation Package	View Download
Judo	Junior Recommendation for Promotion Form	View Download
Judo	Promotion - Senior Kyu	View Download
Judo	Senior Points Guide - 12/20 p28-33	View Download
Membership	2/22 Rank Promotion System, Page updates	View Download
Membership	Safesport & Heads Up Instructions	View Download
Membership	USJA Rank Promotion System Updates 3-1-22	View Download

Recent High Dan Promotions

Member	Rank	Rank Date	Club

Safe Sport Program

Please remember all coaches must now take and pass this on-line test. You may do this at your convenience. It takes between 2 and 3 hours total but can be completed in segments. Once you have completed the program, please send a copy of the certificate to the USJA Office. Please go to Safe Sport, select the option of USA Judo member or Non-USA Judo member, and follow the required steps. You will use your USA Judo membership number if you are a member. If you are a non-member, you will be given a number to use to access Safe sport.

Concussion Training (Your choice of CDC or NAYS)

By taking the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. Click Here to take the Heads Up Concussion course. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate and email it to the office for verification.

To complete the NAYS course, please visit the National Alliance for Youth Sports website, choose the 'SIGN UP' button and follow the instructions. Upon proper completion, download the certificate and email to support@usja.net or fax to (844) 892-6608. You may visit the NAYS website HERE.

Background Check

Go to the Background Screening Site