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{{Short description|Judo Federation}} |
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{{Infobox Sport governing body |
{{Infobox Sport governing body |
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|assocname= United States Judo Federation |
|assocname= United States Judo Federation |
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|logo= |
|logo=Usjf-logo-125wide.png |
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|sport= [[Judo]] |
|sport= [[Judo]] |
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|founded = 1952 |
|founded = 1952 |
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|aff = [[USA Judo]] |
|aff = [[USA Judo]] |
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|region = [[United States]] |
|region = [[United States]] |
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|president = |
|president = Mark T. Muranaka |
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|url = www.usjf.com |
|url = www.usjf.com |
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|countryflag= United States |
|countryflag= United States |
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The '''United States Judo Federation''' is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting [[judo]] in the [[United States]]. Its national office is |
The '''United States Judo Federation''' is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting [[judo]] in the [[United States]]. Its national office is in [[Ontario, Oregon]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The United States Judo Federation was originally known as the Amateur Judo Association in 1952. In 1955 it was renamed |
The United States Judo Federation (USJF) was originally known as the Amateur Judo Association in 1952. In 1955 it was renamed Judo Black Belt Federation. As late as 1955, the JBBF was the only Judo federation in the United States. In 1967, it changed its name to the United States Judo Federation.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://judoinfo.com/USJA.htm|title=Friction Fractures U.S. Judo Factions -- Judo in the US|work=judoinfo.com|access-date=9 April 2015}}</ref> In 1969, a faction of the Armed Forces Judo Association became the [[United States Judo Association]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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[[File:Usjflogo.gif|thumbnail]] |
[[File:Usjflogo.gif|thumbnail]] |
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In 2007 sanctioned competitions and tournaments in at least nine different states. |
In 2007, USJF sanctioned competitions and tournaments in at least nine different states. |
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In contrast with [[USA Judo]] |
In contrast with [[USA Judo]], which focuses on elite athletes and American participation in Olympic and international tournaments, USJF's focus is on "grassroots" judo. |
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== Former Leadership== |
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Eichi Karl Koiwai (1968-1976)<ref>http://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3Officers1s120419.pdf</ref><ref> |
* [[Eichi Karl Koiwai]] (1968-1976)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3Officers1s120419.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-12-09 |archive-date=2014-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214064433/http://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3Officers1s120419.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WtgDAAAAMBAJ&q=Eichi+Karl+Koiwai+judo&pg=PA61|title=Black Belt|work=google.com|date=May 1972|access-date=9 April 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Mas Tamura]]<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=APG1AAAAIAAJ|title=Official A.A.U.-U.S.J.F. Judo Handbook ...|last1=States|first1=Amateur Athletic Union of the United|last2=Pohl|first2=Donald|last3=Taenzer|first3=George|date=1968-01-01|publisher=United States Judo Federation|language=en}}</ref> |
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[[Kevin Asano]] |
* [[Kevin Asano]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.50statejudo.com/Table/2014-USJF-Junior-Nationals/|title=2014 USJF Junior Nationals - Table|work=50statejudo.com|access-date=9 April 2015}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website}} |
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*[http://www.usjf.com United States Judo Federation] |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Judo governing bodies]] |
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[[Category:Judo in the United States]] |
[[Category:Judo in the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 23 April 2024
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| Sport | Judo |
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| Founded | 1952 |
| Affiliation | USA Judo |
| Regional affiliation | United States |
| President | Mark T. Muranaka |
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The United States Judo Federation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting judo in the United States. Its national office is in Ontario, Oregon.
History[edit]
The United States Judo Federation (USJF) was originally known as the Amateur Judo Association in 1952. In 1955 it was renamed Judo Black Belt Federation. As late as 1955, the JBBF was the only Judo federation in the United States. In 1967, it changed its name to the United States Judo Federation.[1] In 1969, a faction of the Armed Forces Judo Association became the United States Judo Association.[1]
In 2007, USJF sanctioned competitions and tournaments in at least nine different states.
In contrast with USA Judo, which focuses on elite athletes and American participation in Olympic and international tournaments, USJF's focus is on "grassroots" judo.
Former Leadership[edit]
- Eichi Karl Koiwai (1968-1976)[2][3]
- Mas Tamura[4]
- Kevin Asano[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Friction Fractures U.S. Judo Factions -- Judo in the US". judoinfo.com. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Black Belt". google.com. May 1972. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ States, Amateur Athletic Union of the United; Pohl, Donald; Taenzer, George (1968-01-01). Official A.A.U.-U.S.J.F. Judo Handbook ... United States Judo Federation.
- ^ "2014 USJF Junior Nationals - Table". 50statejudo.com. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
External links[edit]
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