Judo — 6th Degree Black Belt

MY MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Vice President, United States Judo Association, 2021-present
  • US Olympic Committee's governing body of Judo is USA Judo. Designated as USA Judo 2020 #1 Ranked National Veteran Athlete ("Veteran" refers to athletes over 30-years old, not to military status).
  • US Olympic Committee's governing body of Judo is USA Judo. Designated as USA Judo 2019 #1 Ranked National Veteran Athlete ("Veteran" refers to atheltes over 30-years old, not to military status).
  • 2019 Outstanding Male Masters Athlete, United States Judo Association
  • Producer, Jim Bregman invites you to. . . series. 2018-present
  • Clinician, Coach Certification Program, United States Judo Association. 2018-present.
  • Founding Editor, USJA Coach Magazine (1973-1979). The USJA Coach Magazine was founded in 1973 to support the newly formed USJA Coach Certification System. The magazine contained professional development articles aimed at the Judo Coach/Instructor who would benefit from teaching and training articles.

  • Head Coach, SenI Judo Club, Massachusetts, 1980-present
  • Head Coach, The Ohio State University Judo Club, Columbus, Ohio (106 members) 6th largest Judo club in the USJA 1977-1979
  • Chair (1974-1981), Vice Chair (1972-1974), Coach Certification Committee. The committee set policy, developed training courses/clinics, and continuing professional development mechanisms for those who participate in the program.

  • Secretary, National Promotion Board (1975-1979) administrative officer of the National Promotion Board.
  • Editor, American Judo Magazine (1974-1981). Published and managed the magazine.
  • Assistant Coach, Fort Bragg Judo Club, Fayetteville, North Carolina (197 members) largest Judo club in the USJA 1968-1969
  • MAJOR COMPETITIVE

    2019: medalist at US Senior Nationals, Dallas Invitational, Morris Cup, USA Judo President’s Cup, Pedro Challenge

    1979 USA Judo Association National Championships Silver Medalist Open Weight Class, and Silver Medalist 176 lb. Weight Class, Spokane, Washington

    1976 U.S. Judo Association National Championships Gold Medalist 176 lb. Weight Class, Columbus, Ohio

    BLACK BELT RANK HISTORY

    Rokudan (6th Degree) 2020 Jason Morris Judo Center, Glenville, New York USA

    Godan (5th Degree) 1994 Unaffiliated, Lanesborough, Massachusetts USA

    Yodan (4th Degree) 1978 Ohio State University Judo Club, Columbus, Ohio USA

    Sandan (3rd Degree) 1975 Springfield College Judo Club, Springfield, Massachusetts USA

    Nidan (2nd Degree) 1969 Fort Bragg Judo Club, Fayetteville, North Carolina USA

    Shodan (1st Degree) 1967 The Kodokan, Tokyo, Japan (lived in Tokyo 1967-69)

    Began Judo, 1964, Springfield YMCA, Massachusetts USA