First, I was asked to forward the e-mail below to the
Florida_Judo group.

Second, I would like to thank Dr. Ronald Allen Charles
for giving a GREAT Coaches Education Clinic last
Saturday (January 15, 2005).  I would like to also
thank William Andreas for being a great host of this
clinic.

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis


--- William Andreas <SenseiJudo@...> wrote:

From: William Andreas <SenseiJudo@...>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:24:38 EST
Subject: New Coaches
To: AWEJUDO@...
CC: ronaldallancharles@...

Congratulations:
      To all the 30 coaches who attended the USJA
Coach  Education Level 1 Clinic held at Central
Florida Judo & Jujitsu.
Florida now has 30 new USJA level I coaches. I want to
thank you for putting in the necessary time and energy
to become Florida's newest USJA Level I coaches. It
is in this spirit that Florida judo will continue to
grow and prosper.
      I would like to thank Dr. Ronald Allen Charles
USJA Master Coach for an outstanding clinic. I was
just amazed at how you were able to start on time
and finish on time. Also, a big thanks goes out to
David Ellis for keeping the word out about the Coaches
Clinic.
      The work is just now beginning coaches. Let's
get together on Friday Night 4 February at the Cherry
Blossom Open and put our heads together and make
2005 a great year for Florida Judo Players.

respectfully,
William E Andreas

"To understand Judo is to die peacefully".

Hi David,
          I wanted to share this with the rest of the judo community. I'm in the
process of planning for judo tournaments this year. I'm sending you a link for
a fundraiser I received from ESPN https://proxy.espn.go.com/coaches/index
I've done in the past it works out very well. Could you please distribute this
to your judo e-mail list? I will send this CC from my judo list.

Hector Vega
West Palm Beach Judo Academy

Congrats to Mr. Hector Estevez for again representing
Florida as a Referee at a high level.  (See e-mail
below)

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis


--------------------------------------------------

To: "David Ellis" <AWEJUDO@...>
Subject: FW: IJF Seminar / World Championship
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 07:57:59 -0500


      This is to inform you that the PJU Referee
Commission has selected Mr. Hector Estevez (FL) and
Dr. Kei Narimatsu to attend the IJF Referee Seminar in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March.  This is the required
seminar for participating in the 2005 Senior World
Championship.
      The chairman wishes me to extend his and the
Commission's congratulations and wishes for a safe
trip to Kei and Hector.  Bring us back the latest
information!

<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>
     Bill Graves
Assistant to the Chairman
      USA JUDO
   Referee Commission
<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>

I was asked to forward the following information about a referee clinic on Jan.
29, 2005 (Saturday).  Below is all the information that I currently have on this
event.
_____________________________________________________________________________

Referee Clinic
Given by Raul Sutherland (IJF-B Referee, Florida Judo Yudanshakai Referee
Chairperson)

Sanctioned by USJF (through Florida Judo Yudanshakai)

Location:
Budokan Judo School
2613 W. 76th Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 826-0355

Times:
10 am to 4 pm (with lunch break)

Point of Contact:
Evelio Garcia
(305) 826-0355

(See e-mail below)

--- "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...> wrote:

From: "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:59:10 EST
Subject: 2005 Swamp Classic Cancelled

USA Judo has been informed that the Swamp Classic will not be held in 2005.
It is hoped that the event will be reinstated in 2006.

Athletes vying for Elite points for team selection should take note that the
points that could have been earned in this event will not be available in
2005.  Points earned at the 2004 Swamp Classic will disappear from the national
rosters on April 3, 2005, which is the anniversary date of the 2004 event.

-end-

Carl,

Check out HTTP://worldgym.injesup.com

Date: Jan. 28 and 29, 2005

Below is information from that website.

Point of Contact:
Randy S. Lentz MD
rlentz@...

To be held in Jesup, GA (between Savannah &
Jacksonville, FL).

Hosted by: Jesup Judo/Jujitsu Academy and World Gym

Sanctioned by: USJA Sanctioned

Open to: All including out of state

Entry Fees: $40 at the door

Preregistration by January 20th, earns you a free
T-shirt!

Weigh-ins: Friday 5-9 pm, 7:30-9 am Saturday

Kata Competition: 9:00 am

Juniors� and Masters� Competition: 9:30 am

Seniors� Competition: 10:30 am

Tournament Director: Randy Lentz, MD

Head Referee: Gary Berliner, MD

IJF Rules modified as follows:

* Match duration: 3 minutes for Juniors/Masters, 5
minutes Seniors

* Chokes not permitted under age 13. Arm bars not
permitted under age 17.

* Director reserves the right to move players to make
a division, to make changes necessary in the best
interest of the contestants, & to reject any entry
forms containing false information or not properly
completed.

Boys: 4 & under, 5 yrs, 6yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10, 11-12,
13-14, 15-16

Girls: 4& under, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10, 11-12,
13-14, 15-16

Seniors: White belt- Green belt, Brown belt, Black
belt

Collegiate: to be announced

Masters: 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50 and up

Light, Medium and Heavy weights for all divisions;
added divisions as warranted and all based on
attendance.

Kata: for all ages

1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Medals, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Team
Trophies

Judo pays to win - Juniors win a bottled drink for
each Ippon Throw!

Contact: Randy or Rebecca Lentz (912) 427-9220 or
email: rlentz@...

Location:  Old Wayne County High School Auditorium,
1355 W Orange St, Jesup, GA 31545

Referee Clinic to be held Friday, January 28 at World
Gym.

Holiday Inn (912-427-7760)

Offering a special rate of $52.00 a night with
Continental Breakfast. Just give them the password
"Judo".

Jameson Inn (912-427-6800)

Offering a special rate of $52.00 a night. Just give
them the password "Judo".
__________________________________________________

I hope that this helps.

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis



--- Carl Hayes wrote:

Date:    Thu, 6 Jan 2005 00:21:55 -0500
From:    Carl Hayes
Subject: Jesup tournament

I'm tentatively planning to go to the tournament in
Jesup, GA at the end of this month.

However, "Jesup, GA at the end of this month" is all
the information I currently have.  Anybody have more
info?

   -- Carl

I was asked to pass along the following. See e-mail below.

NOTE: You will only receive the attachement if your settings is on "Individual
E-mail"


--- "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...> wrote:

From: "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:06:54 EST
Subject: Entry Package - 2005 Liberty Bell Championship

Attached is the entry package for the 2005 Liberty Bell Judo Championship, to be
held on April 1-3, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  This event is a USA Judo
Senior Elite Class-E and Junior Elite Class-D point tournament.

This event is a National Referee Testing Site.

Refer to the entry package for details.

-end-

The following pages were updated today within the Ki no Fuda:

1) NEWS - Added Draft Copy of Articles of Cooperation link (PDF File) to be
discussed at the Feb. 4, 2005 Judo Club Leaders Meeting.  This PDF was sent out
to the Florida_Judo group as an attachment (received only by those that have
"individual e-mails" settings.)

2) JUDO EVENTS - Removed the 2005 Swamp Classic as it has been cancelled



ENJOY.

Connie,

I am sorry to hear about the 2005 Swamp Classic Judo
Open being cancelled.  I understand your reasons.  I
appreciate all the time and effort that you and your
students put into that event to make it one of the
best, if not the best, event in the country.  Thanks
again.

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis

--- Connie H. Lavergne <chl4034@...> wrote:

> To: awejudo@...
> From: "Lavergne Connie H" <chl4034@...>
> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:10:57 -0500
> Subject: 2005 Swamp Classic Judo Open
>
>
> The 2005 Swamp Classic Judo Open has been cancelled.
>

I was asked to pass on the following e-mail to the
Florida_Judo group. (SEE BELOW)


--- "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...> wrote:

From: "John Miller of USA Judo" <Jonmira@...>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 19:21:25 EST
Subject: Opportunity to Compete - Juniors - Born
April 1, 1990 to March 31, 1992

Opportunity to Compete - Juniors - Born April 1,
1990 to March 31, 1992

This is a five player Team tournament for athletes
born between the above dates

Kindai Judo Cup - Tokyo, Japan   March 24 - 29, 2005

The Team will be comprised of five athletes:
TWO will be under 66kg
ONE will be under 81kg
TWO will be OPEN weight

If you have any interest in this event, you MUST
contact Jim Hrbek via email at JrJudoTrip@... by
close of business on January 10, 2005

I was asked to forward the following as a reminder:

---- William Andreas <SenseiJudo@...> wrote:

USJA COACH EDUCATION COURSE, LEVEL I

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION TO ALL MARTIAL ARTISTS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE ORLANDO
AREA TO ATTEND.

FOR:
Green belts and higher in any art, even if not a USJA member. (Certification is
for brown belts and above. Green belts may attend and submit paperwork upon
promotion to brown.)  If you are not certified as a Coach or your credential has
expired, you put yourself and your club at risk!  Generally taught at camps,
this course is offered for those unable to attend camp.  You need not be a
member of anything to qualify for this important credential, but if you are a
USJA member, bring your membership card.  You need not join anything.  You NEVER
will find such an opportunity, with course, books, and badges provided.  Do not
miss this!

WHEN:
Saturday, January 15, 2005, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  We will complete the course in one
day, with a short break to order in lunch. Respect others by being punctual.

LOCATION:
Central Florida Judo and Jujitsu, 248 Hatteras Avenue, Clermont, FL.

COST:
USJA Certification fee:  $25.  Clinic fee:  $25.
Texts will be furnished without charge.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Bring your uniform.  Those wanting / needing Coach badges for mat-side coaching
can obtain this FREE as part of the course.  Certification fee covers the cost
of certificate and uniform patch.

INSTRUCTOR:
Ronald Allan Charles, 7th degree black belt in judo and 6th degree black belt in
jujitsu, is a Master Coach, Master Rank Examiner and National Level Kata
Instructor and Judge, licensed to certify others in these areas.  He is a
Regional III Level Referee and serves as Chairman of the Awards Committee,
President of South Carolina Judo, Incorporated, and General State Development
Director for Judo.  During the summer he serves on coaching staffs at Judo camps
throughout the country.

Charles Sensei specializes in teaching teachers how to teach and is a leading
instructor on the USJA Coach Education Committee.  He has taught judo worldwide
to civilians, police, and the military and at public schools, colleges, and
universities during 8 years of adventure travel to 83 countries.

Dr. Charles has been teaching judo for 43 years, earning his first black belt
degree from the prestigious Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo and his Ph.D. in
Education from USC.  He studied in Japan under Kotani Sensei at the Kodokan Judo
Institute. Kotani Sensei, 10th degree black belt, had studied under the founder
of Judo, Dr. Kano.  That makes Charles Sensei the "grand student" of Dr. Kano.
Charles Sensei's students are Dr. Kano�s "great-grand students"!


QUESTIONS?
Call 352-243-2777 anytime or send email to SenseiJudo@..., mentioning Coach
Clinic as subject.  Respect others by being punctual.

2005 Jr. US Open
http://www.judonationals.com

2005 Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships
(Formerly the U.S. Junior and Youth International)

Held under the Sanction of United States Judo, Inc.;
Number 2005-006

August 5-7, 2005

Hosted by:
Hialeah/Budokan Judo Club

Sponsored:
Zebra Mats, Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Visitors
Bureau

Tournament Headquarters:
The Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale
1100 SE 17th St,
Ft Lauderdale Florida
Tel: 954-527-2700
http://www.ftlauderdale.embsuites.com/

Training Camp:
August 2, 3, 4, 2005

Competition Site:
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center

Weigh-in:
August 5; 12-4 PM Junior (under 15) and Cadets (under
17)
August 6; 1-4 PM Juvenile-1&2 (under 11 &  13) and
Youth (under 20)

Competition Date:
August 6 Junior (under 15) and Cadets (under 17)
August 7 Juvenile-1&2 (under 11 &  13) and Youth
(under 20)

Tournament Co-Directors:
Gerry Navarro and John Miller
Gerry: 16131 N.W. 12 Street; Pembroke Pines, FL;
33028; (954) 435-6976 / Fax: (954) 435-6976;
gerrynavarro@...
John: 303-237-0063; jonmira@...

Category Age in 2005      Year of birth
Juvenile � 1 under 11 years old   Born 1995 or later
Juvenile � 2 under 13 years old   Born 1993 or later
Junior         under 15 years old   Born 1991 or later
Cadet         under 17 years old   Born 1989 or later
Youth         under 20 years old   Born 1986 or later

New Elimination System:
A modified Double Elimination System will replace the
Repechage system.  This new system will insure that
all athletes have at least two (2) matches.  The Gold
and Silver medals will be determined as in past years,
by a single-elimination system (or round robin for
divisions of 5 athletes or fewer.)  All losers will
compete in a loser�s pool. The final two matches will
be between the last two remaining athletes in the
loser�s pool and the losers of the semifinals.  The
two winners of those matches will be awarded third
place; the two losers will be awarded fifth place.

Pan American Judo Union Membership Requirement:  The
Junior US Open has been designated an official Pan
American Judo Union (PJU) Junior Circuit event.  As
such, the Pan American Judo Union requires that all
competitors and officials be members of the PJU.  For
membership requirements, Officials shall include:
Coaches, Delegates, Doctors, Physiotherapists, etc.,
as well as the Federation members who appear in the
Team�s Registration form.  This is an annual
requirement.

The cost will be:
a. Competitors US $20 (Twenty American Dollars)
b. Officials US $30 (Thirty American Dollars)

The PJU membership resolution can be read at
http://www.usjudo.org/forms/PJUIDCardResolution.htm

PJU Dan Grade (Black Belt) registration requirement:
Because the Junior US Open has been designated an
official PJU Junior Circuit event, the PJU requires
that all competitors who hold black belt rank,
register that rank with the International Judo
Federation (IJF) and the PJU. This is a one-time
registration requirement.

The cost of the PJU Dan Grade Recognition as well as
the request for application to the IJF level of Dan
Grade Recognition will be US $60 (Sixty American
dollars). The cost of PJU Recognition for those who
already have the IJF Recognition will be US $20
(Twenty American dollars.)

The PJU Dan Grade registration resolution can be read
at http://www.usjudo.org/forms/PJUDanResolution.htm

These fees are IN ADDITION to the tournament entry fee
and will be collected at the event by officials from
the Pan American Judo Union.

If athletes and officials wish to pay these fees and
receive membership and dan grade recognition in
advance, forms and instructions can be obtained at USA
Judo�s website:
http://www.usjudo.org/forms

ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT FOR THE
PAST TWO YEARS USA JUDO HAS SUCCESSFULLY RESISTED THE
IMPOSITION OF THESE FEES.  HOWEVER, WITH THE STATED
POSITION THAT THE PJU WOULD REFUSE TO OFFICIALLY
RECOGNIZE THE EVENT, WE ARE RELUCTANTLY INSTITUTING
THE PJU FEES.

ELIGIBILITY
Non U.S. Citizens:
Athletes must compete for the country of which they
are a citizen and must present a letter from their
country�s federation stating that they are a member in
good standing and have the Federation�s permission to
compete.  Proof of Citizenship must be presented at
Tournament Check-in.  Passports are mandatory for all
citizens of countries other than the United States.

United States Citizens:
A U.S. Citizen may participate if he or she is a
current member in good standing of United States Judo,
Inc.  United States citizens must present either a
passport or a birth certificate.

Citizens of No Country:
Individuals who are not citizens of any country, but
are authorized by the Department of Justice of the
United States to remain in the United States, may
participate by meeting the criteria listed above for
U.S. Citizens.

All Athletes:
All athletes must meet the age and weight
requirements.  Proof of age must be shown.  All
individuals must also submit all required documents
and pay the appropriate entry fee.
U. S. Citizens having questions regarding eligibility
should contact; Mr. Leo White; Chairman, National
Coaching and Training Subcommittee; Leo White; 4371
Weston Drive; Lilburn, GA 30047-3168; 678-924-6960
H678-924-1161; email Leo209@...

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CAMP
Dates:  Tuesday through Thursday, August 2-4, 2005
Eligibility:  Same as for the Tournament.
Cost:  $90.00 per person.  Cost DOES NOT include Hotel
or Meals.  Refer to camp entry form for details.

HOTEL
The Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale; 1100 SE 17th St;
Ft Lauderdale Florida
Tel: 954-527-2700
http://www.ftlauderdale.embsuites.com/
The Hotel package includes: $93.00 plus 11% tax per
night includes up to four people; Full breakfast for
up to four people; Transportation to and from the
airport; Transportation to and from the tournament
venue; A happy 2-hour 5-7 pm free cocktails and
drinks.
Reservations must be made by July 2, 2005.  State you
are with the Judo Championships.

TOURNAMENT VENUE
The Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center

TRANSPORTATION
Free Shuttle Transportation is available between the
Hotel and the Airport.

SPECTATOR ADMISSION
$8.00 per person per day.  Children under 12 Free.
Two-day passes $12.00.
� Current and Former Olympic Team Members and Staff
receive free admission and floor passes.
� USA Judo Life Members will receive free admission
(spectator seating only.)


RULES

	 The Championships will be conducted in accordance
with the Contest Rules, Organization Code and Sporting
Code of the International Judo Federation, as revised
for the 2005 Jr. US Open Judo Championship.  These
rules include, but are not limited to draw, weigh-in,
length of contests, and competition procedures.

� Determination of Weight Category: Athletes are asked
to make a preliminary declaration of weight on the
entry form or at check-in/registration.  However, in
this tournament the athlete�s actual weight at
weigh-in will determine the category of competition,
i.e. the athlete does not have to �make� the declared
weight.
� Shime-waza rule: Shime-waza (choking) allowed in
Junior, Cadet, and Youth categories only.
� Kansetsu-waza rule: Kansetsu-waza (arm locks)
allowed in Youth (IJF-Junior) category only.
� Injury Rule: Decisions as to whether an athlete may
continue if injured while on the mat, are to be
resolved in accordance with IJF rules; such decisions
occurring off the mat or not covered by the IJF rules,
are to be made by the coach, the athlete, and the Team
Doctor.  If there is not a unanimous opinion among
these three individuals, the athlete may not continue
(Board-approved October 22, 1998.)
� Match lengths:
  Juvenile 1, 2, Junior  3 minutes
  Cadet and Youth:  5 minutes
� Judo gi color: Although optional, USA Judo
encourages the wearing of a Blue judo gi by the �blue�
side competitor.  The �white� side competitor must
wear a white judo gi.  Competitors are responsible for
appearing in the correct color gi.  Under no
circumstances shall both competitors be allowed to
compete in blue gis, nor will the blue and white
competitors be allowed to switch positions.  The gi
jacket and pants must be the same color; no mixing of
colors.  In all matches where the both competitors are
wearing white gis, both competitors will remove their
grade belts and wear a blue or white belt to identify
the contestant�s designated color for the match.

COMPETITORS AND THEIR COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
PROVIDING THEIR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELTS FOR THIS
COMPETITION.  THIS RULE WILL INSURE THAT THE BELTS FIT
PROPERLY.  PLEASE MARK YOUR BELTS WITH YOUR NAME OR
CLUB.
� Divisions will be posted for coach/player inspection
as soon as possible after the close of weigh-ins on
each day.  1 hour later, any necessary corrections
will be made, the draw will be performed, and
brackets, with match numbers will be posted.
� Authorized coaches will be given admission onto the
venue floor.  One coach per contestant.

METHOD OF COMPETITION

1. Categories having five (5) Competitors or less:
Round Robin Pool (every competitor competes against
every other competitor).  The order of finish is
determined by number of wins, then, if tied, by total
points (Ippon=10, Waza-ari=7, Yuko=5, Koka=3,
Decision=1). If tied in wins and points, the winner of
the head-to-head competition between the two who are
still tied determines the winner.  If three or more
are still tied in wins and points for any place
(first, second, or third), those contestants involved
must contest again to determine the order of finish.

2. Categories having six (6) competitors or greater:
Modified Double Elimination.  Players are divided into
two pools, A and B by means of a draw (described
above.)
Determination of 1st and 2nd place:  The "knockout"
(single elimination) system is used to produce two
finalists, who will compete for 1st & 2nd place.
Determination of 3rd - 5th place:  All contestants who
were defeated before the semifinals will compete in a
consolation bracket (referred to as a loser�s pool).
Athletes will be placed in the losers pool in a way
that attempts to keep those who met in the �winners�
pool from meeting again, although depending on the
size of the division, this will not always be
possible.  The losers of the semifinals will fight in
the last two matches of the loser�s pool.  The winners
of those two matches (2) will be placed 3rd, the
losers (2) will be placed 5th.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following is a general schedule of events.  All
dates and days of the week are final.  However, the
times listed are approximate and the Organizing
Committee reserves the right to change these, if
necessary.  The final schedule will be provided to
delegations, officials, and athletes upon arrival.
Tuesday, August 2 - Thursday, August 4, 2005
International Training Camp Final Training camp
schedule will be provided upon arrival

Friday, August 5, 2005
0930-1500 (9:30 am - 3:00 pm): Tournament Check-in.
All athletes must check-in with tournament officials,
in person, at the tournament headquarters hotel to
confirm participation and make a final declaration of
weight Category.
1200-1600 (12:00 pm - 4:00pm): Official Weigh-in for
Junior (under 15 yrs.) and Cadet (under 17 yrs.)
Categories ONLY.  Contestants may check weight as many
times as desired prior to the start of the official
weigh-in.  During official weigh-in, a contestant is
given only one chance on the scale.
1700-1800 (5:00 pm - 6:00pm): Referee meeting
1800-1900 (6:00 pm - 7:00pm): Technical (Coaches)
Meeting

Saturday, August 6, 2005
0930 (9:30 A.M.):  Eliminations (all matches except
medal matches)
				 Junior (under 15 yrs.) and Cadets (under 17 yrs.)
1300-1600 (1:00 pm - 4:00pm) Official Weigh-in for
Juvenile 1 & 2 (under 11 & 13 yrs.) and Youth (under
20 yrs.) Categories ONLY.  Contestants may check
weight as many times as desired prior to the start of
the official weigh-in.  During official weigh-in, a
contestant is given only one chance on the scale.
1600 (4:00 P.M.)  Opening Ceremony
				 Medal matches follow Opening Ceremonies
				 Order of matches will be determined after
preliminary rounds.
				 Awards

Sunday, August 7, 2005
0930 (9:30 A.M.): Eliminations (all matches except
medal matches)
			 Juvenile 1&2 (under 11 & 13 yrs.) and Youth (under
20 yrs.)
Medal matches will occur 1 hour following the end of
the eliminations.
Order of matches will be determined after preliminary
rounds.
Awards: 	 Following the medal matches.
Closing ceremonies: Following the awards.
Social Function: A party will follow the closing
ceremony for athletes, coaches, and officials at no
cost.

The Ki no Fuda has been updated for Jan./Feb. 2005.

The main page is located at http://www.kinofuda.com

NOTICE:

The Jimmy Pedro Clinic Information can be found at
http://www.kinofuda.com/JimmyPedroClinic.pdf

New areas:
1) NEWS
2) OTHER RESULTS (other than the S.S.G. and FJI Championships)

ENJOY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis

I was asked by Dr. Randy Lentz to pass on this e-mail
message to the Florida_Judo group.  He has tried to
reply to some people from Florida but their e-mails
would not allow him to.  If you are in this situation,
then contact Dr. Randy Lentz again.
(See e-mail below)

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis

--- Randy Lentz, MD <rlentz@...> wrote:

To: AWEJUDO@...
From: Randy Lentz, MD <rlentz@...>
Subject: Re: Ki no Fuda website has moved.
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:57:51 +0000

David,
Greetings from S. Georgia and Happy Holidays.  The
GA State Judo Championship in Jesup is about a month
away and it is going to be a huge international event!
The African Contenental Championship Team from
Nigeria will be here from Jan. 26-Feb.2. This will
be good experience for us because they are bringing at
least 15 of their best players, including
an IJF eighth dan. We also will have at least one
player from Ireland as well as many from Latin
America.

As far as local competitors go, Florida (of course)
has preregistered more players than any other state.
However, Georgia isn't far behind. South Carolina and
North Carolina should make a good showing as well.  We
are expecting to start early Saturday morning, Jan.
29, because we don't have room for a fourth mat.  We
still need some refs and some volunteers;
any manpower help will be greatly appreciated.

Many people have contacted us by email, but some of
their addresses won't accept my return reply.  Any
suggestions?

Thanks, and we'll be in touch,
Randy Lentz, MD

The following is from Brian Germain.


NOTE:  The attached file is in PDF Format.  It
requires Acrobat Adobe Reader to read.  It is free if
you don't have it at
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

NOTE 2: You will only receive the attachment if your
settings are on "Individual E-mail".


--- Brian Germain <bgjudo@...> wrote:

> This is my initial follow up to the assignment that
> was given to me during the Florida Judo Leaders
> earlier this month in Clermont.  Open the file when
> you have some time available to study it.  I
> encourage feedback both good and bad.  I hope to
> continue our development process on February 4.  See
> you in Boca?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Brian Germain
> GE Judo
>
> PS  If I have missed anyone you feel should be
> receiving this too please forward it to them.  I
> don't claim to have everyone's email address.
>

Jimmy Pedro's Judo Competitors Development Clinic
Sponsored by Dave Middendorf & G.E. Judo

Clinic will be held at G.E. Judo in Lakeland, FL
(3222 Winter Lake Road, SR-540, Lakeland, FL)

FJI Sanction #0001-05

Feb. 26 and 27, 2005 (Saturday and Sunday)

Junior Clinics
Sat., Feb. 26, 2005, 10 am - 12 noon
Sun., Feb. 27, 2005, 10 am - 12 noon

Senior Clinics
Sat., Feb. 26, 2005, 2 pm - 4 pm
Sun., Feb. 27, 2005, 1 pm - 3 pm

Pre-registration:
Must be received by Feb 12th.
Checks or money orders only. Do not send cash.
Dishonored checks will be assessed a $15.00 processing
fee.  No refunds.  No discounts.
$40.00 for 1 day - $70.00 for 2 days


Late registration:
If received after Feb 12th or pay at the door.
$50.00 for 1 day - $80.00 for 2 days

Please Note:  Spectators will be charged a nominal fee
of $3.00 at the door (please have exact amount).
Spectators may NOT videotape clinic unless spectator
has paid videotaping fee of $100.

T-shirts:
All pre-register participants, with application received by Feb. 12th, receive a
free Jimmy Pedro Clinic T-shirt.

Mail entry and signed waiver with check payable to:
David Middendorf, Clinic Director
4418 Preston Woods Dr
Valrico, FL  33594

For more information contact Dave Middendorf at matrat43@...

NOTE:  The attachment is in PDF Format, it requires Acrobat Adobe Reader to
Read.  If you don't have it, it is FREE at
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

NOTE 2:  ONLY those that have "Individual E-mails" selected will receive the
attachment.


--- Brian Germain <bgjudo@...> wrote:

> From: "Brian Germain" <bgjudo@...>
> To:   "David Ellis, Judo" <AWEJUDO@...>
> Subject: Jimmy Pedro is Coming!!!!
> Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:24:23 -0500
>
> To all Judokas:
>
> Jimmy Pedro is coming to Central Florida!!!  Brian
> Germain and Phil Wortman of GE Judo, along with Dave
> Middendorf have been able to put the final
> organizational touches on a clinic that will bring
> the "greatest US judo player of all time" to GE
> Judo.  We are very excited about this and look
> forward to having you and Jimmy on our mat for this
> unique training opportunity.
>
> The entry information is in the attached file.  We
> look forward to seeing you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Brian Germain
>

I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season for
them and their families!


Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis
Moderator of the Florida_Judo Yahoo! group
Head Judo Instructor at Melbourne Judokai, http://www.makdojo.com/makjudo.htm
Web Editor of the Ki no Fuda, http://www.kinofuda.com

I am sorry but I did forget the 2005 USJA Florida State Championships on March
12, 2005 (added to the list below)

-----------------------------------------------------
DISCLAIMER:
I in NO WAY am representing FJI (Florida Judo, Inc.)
when I do these lists of upcoming Judo events. It is
the Coaches, Players, Officials, etc. responsibility
to verify if the event is sanctioned or not. You can
usually tell by asking for a sanction number and which
organization is sanctioning the event. I AM just
passing on the information that is passed on to me.
Thanks.
David J. Ellis

NOTE: The following list can be found on my website,
which is located at
http://www.kinofuda.com/JudoEvents.htm
(my website is not updated yet with some of the events below)

------------------------------------------------------

USJA Coach Education Level 1 Clinic
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
January 15, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu, 248 Hatteras Ave., Clermont, Florida 34711
Clinic Director:
William Andreas
Cell 352-205-0055
email: senseijudo@...


USJA Georgia State Judo Championships
U.S.J.A. Sanction Pending
January 29, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Old Wayne County High School Auditorium, 1355 W. Orange St., Jesup, Georgia
31545
Tournament Director:
Randy Lentz, M.D.
(912) 427-9220
email: rlentz@...
Referee Clinic by Gary Berliner, MD (IJF-A Referee) on January 28, 2005 (Friday)
at World Gym.


Judo Club Leaders Meeting
February 4, 2005 (Friday)
7 pm to 9 pm
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


Cherry Blossom Open XI
http://www.judous.com/Cherry020505.pdf
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
February 5, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.sjbjudo.org/
February 12, 2005
Location:
San Jose, CA
Point of Contact:
Vaughn Imada
email: vpimada@...


2005 Florida Judo Yudanshakai State Championships
U.S.J.F. Sanctioned
February 19, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Miami, FL
Point of Contact:
Evelio Garcia


Jimmy Pedro Clinic (Tentative)
Feb. 26-27, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Tampa, FL
Point of Contact:
Dave Middendorf
email: matrat43@...


30TH ANNUAL ARNOLD�S BATTLE OF COLUMBUS
http://www.judanjudotoledo.com/boc.html
U.S.J.A.Sanctioned
[March 4, 2005, Kata Competition, 4:00 pm,
March 5, 2005, Shiai Competition, all divisions, 10:00 am,
March 6, 2005, Team Competition, 10:00 am]
March 4-6, 2005 (Friday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Greater Columbus Convention Center (Hall c), Ohio
Host Hotel:
Hampton Inns East, 1890 Winderly Lane, Pickerington, Ohio 43147, (614) 864-8383,
(614) 575-5815
Tournament Directors:
Gene Fodor and Gary Monto
GENE FODOR: 419-349-8613 (cell)
GARY MONTO: 419-283-6319 (cell)


2005 New York Open Championships
http://www.newyorkopenjudo.com/
U.S.J.A., U.S.J.F., U.S.J.I. Sanctioned
[Weigh-in on Saturday, March 5, 2005, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at NY Athletic Club,
7th Floor.]
March 6, 2005 (Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
Tournament Directors:
Mel Appelbaum PhD, Arthur Canario MD and John Walla
Tournament Point of Contact:
Mel Appelbaum PhD
email: middiemd@...


2005 USJA Florida State Championships
http://www.judous.com/StaCha031205.pdf
March 12, 2005 (Saturday)
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


2005 Midwestern Judo Championships
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
March 12, 2005
Location:
Schaumburg, Illinois
Point of Contact:
Steve Cohen
email: sev88@...


2005 FJI State Judo Championships
March 25-26 2005
Location:
TBA.
Point of Contact:
Humberto Lopez
email: wwwjudonut@...


18th Liberty Bell Judo Championships, USA Judo E-level
Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
U.S.J.F. Sanctioned
April 2-3, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Lincoln High School, Ryan & Roland Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Tournament Directors:
Lou Moyerman and Joseph Condello
Lou Moyerman
Home and Fax: (215) 698-1289
email: LMoyerman@...
Joseph Condello
Home (610) 924-0218
email: condello@...


2005 Swamp Classic Open Championships
LCJI Sanctioned
April 9, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
Tournament Director:
Connie Lavergne
email: judo@...


Rattler Roundup XI
http://www.judous.com/Rattler%20Round%20Up%20XI.pdf
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
April 16, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


2005 USA Judo Senior National Championships and International Masters & Kata
Championships
http://www.usjudo.org/tournaments/2005seniors.htm
U.S.J.I. Sanctioned
April 21-24, 2005 (Thursday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
The Pavilion, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia
Tournament Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email: patusajudo@...


37th Annual Northglenn Judo Championships
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.northglennjudo.org/
May 14, 2005
Location:
Northglenn, CO
Point of Contact:
Warren Agena
email: wagenajudo@...


2005 Am Can Judo Challenge
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.amcanjudo.org/
May 28-29, 2005
Location:
Amherst, NY
Point of Contact:
Mel Ginter
email: ming3@...


2005 Sunshine State Games
June 17-19, 2005
Location:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Point of Contact:
Fred Hand
email: Fred.Hand@...


2005 World Masters Championships
http://www.masterathlete.com/
June 22-26, 2005
Location:
Mississauga, Canada
Point of Contact:
email: info@...


2005 USJA Junior Nationals
http://www.judanjudotoledo.com/05%20jr%20nationals.html
U.S.J.A.Sanctioned
[June 30, 2005, Reg. & weigh-in, 10 to 6, ages 5 through 12,
July 1, 2005, Reg. & Weigh-in, 10 to 6, ages 13 through 20,
July 1, 2005, Kata Competition, 8:00 am,
July 1, 2005, Shiai Competition, ages 5 through 12, 10 am
July 2, 2005, Shiai Competition, ages 13 through 20, 10:00 am]
July 1-2, 2005 (Friday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Seagate Centre, 4001 Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Tournament Directors:
Gene Fodor and Gary Monto
GENE FODOR: 419-349-8613 (cell)
GARY MONTO: 419-283-6319 (cell)


USJF Junior Nationals
July 9-10, 2005
Location:
Irvine, CA
Point of Contact:
USJF National Office
(541) 889-8753


USA Judo National Junior Olympics
July 23-24, 2005
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email: patusajudo@...


Camp Tomodachi
July 30-August 3, 2005 (Saturday-Wednesday)
Location:
Congress Middle School, Boynton Beach, FL
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


2005 Junior US Open Judo Championships
http://www.judonationals.com/
(Camp Aug 2, 3, 4, BEFORE the tournament)
U.S.J.I.Sanctioned
August 6-7, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tournament Director:
Gerry Navarro
email: gerrynavarro@...


2005 Fall Classic and Ladder Tournament
Sept. 3-4, 2005 (Tentative)
Location:
Florida International University (Golden Panther Arena), Miami, FL
Point of Contact:
Nestor Bustillo
email: nabustillo@...


2005 US Open Judo Championships
Oct. 1-2, 2005
Location:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email: patusajudo@...


2005 Disney Martial Arts Festival
Oct. 28-29, 2005 (Friday and Saturday)
Location:
Disney Wide World of Sports Complex, FL
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


3rd Annual Pan American Masters Championships
Nov. 18-20, 2005
Location:
Denver, CO
Point of Contact:
John Miller
email: jonmira@...


2005 Dallas Invitational
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
Nov. 26, 2005
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Point of Contact:
Ken Patteson
email: kenpa@...

DISCLAIMER:
I in NO WAY am representing FJI (Florida Judo, Inc.)
when I do these lists of upcoming Judo events. It is
the Coaches, Players, Officials, etc. responsibility
to verify if the event is sanctioned or not. You can
usually tell by asking for a sanction number and which
organization is sanctioning the event. I AM just
passing on the information that is passed on to me.
Thanks.
David J. Ellis

NOTE: The following list can be found on my website,
which is located at
http://www.kinofuda.com/JudoEvents.htm
(my website is not updated yet with some of the events
below)

------------------------------------------------------

USJA Coach Education Level 1 Clinic
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
January 15, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu, 248 Hatteras Ave., Clermont, Florida 34711
Clinic Director:
William Andreas
Cell 352-205-0055
email: senseijudo@...


USJA Georgia State Judo Championships
U.S.J.A. Sanction Pending
January 29, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Old Wayne County High School Auditorium, 1355 W. Orange St., Jesup, Georgia
31545
Tournament Director:
Randy Lentz, M.D.
(912) 427-9220
email: rlentz@...
Referee Clinic by Gary Berliner, MD (IJF-A Referee) on January 28, 2005 (Friday)
at World Gym.


Judo Club Leaders Meeting
February 4, 2005 (Friday)
7 pm to 9 pm
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


Cherry Blossom Open XI
http://www.judous.com/Cherry020505.pdf
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
February 5, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.sjbjudo.org/
February 12, 2005
Location:
San Jose, CA
Point of Contact:
Vaughn Imada
email: vpimada@...


2005 Florida Judo Yudanshakai State Championships
U.S.J.F. Sanctioned
February 19, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Miami, FL
Point of Contact:
Evelio Garcia


Jimmy Pedro Clinic (Tentative)
Feb. 26-27, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Tampa, FL
Point of Contact:
Dave Middendorf
email: matrat43@...


30TH ANNUAL ARNOLD�S BATTLE OF COLUMBUS
http://www.judanjudotoledo.com/boc.html
U.S.J.A.Sanctioned
[March 4, 2005, Kata Competition, 4:00 pm,
March 5, 2005, Shiai Competition, all divisions, 10:00 am,
March 6, 2005, Team Competition, 10:00 am]
March 4-6, 2005 (Friday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Greater Columbus Convention Center (Hall c), Ohio
Host Hotel:
Hampton Inns East, 1890 Winderly Lane, Pickerington, Ohio 43147, (614) 864-8383,
(614) 575-5815
Tournament Directors:
Gene Fodor and Gary Monto
GENE FODOR: 419-349-8613 (cell)
GARY MONTO: 419-283-6319 (cell)


2005 New York Open Championships
http://www.newyorkopenjudo.com/
U.S.J.A., U.S.J.F., U.S.J.I. Sanctioned
[Weigh-in on Saturday, March 5, 2005, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at NY Athletic Club,
7th Floor.]
March 6, 2005 (Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
Tournament Directors:
Mel Appelbaum PhD, Arthur Canario MD and John Walla
Tournament Point of Contact:
Mel Appelbaum PhD
email: middiemd@...


2005 Midwestern Judo Championships
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
March 12, 2005
Location:
Schaumburg, Illinois
Point of Contact:
Steve Cohen
email:  sev88@...


2005 FJI State Judo Championships
March 25-26 2005
Location:
TBA.
Point of Contact:
Humberto Lopez
email:  wwwjudonut@...


18th Liberty Bell Judo Championships, USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior
Elite point event.
U.S.J.F. Sanctioned
April 2-3, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Lincoln High School, Ryan & Roland Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Tournament Directors:
Lou Moyerman and Joseph Condello
Lou Moyerman
Home and Fax: (215) 698-1289
email:  LMoyerman@...
Joseph Condello
Home (610) 924-0218
email:  condello@...


2005 Swamp Classic Open Championships
LCJI Sanctioned
April 9, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
Tournament Director:
Connie Lavergne
email:  judo@...


Rattler Roundup XI
http://www.judous.com/Rattler%20Round%20Up%20XI.pdf
U.S.J.A. Sanctioned
April 16, 2005 (Saturday)
Location:
Sugar Sand Park Fieldhouse, 300 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33486 USA
Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


2005 USA Judo Senior National Championships and International Masters & Kata
Championships
http://www.usjudo.org/tournaments/2005seniors.htm
U.S.J.I. Sanctioned
April 21-24, 2005 (Thursday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
The Pavilion, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia
Tournament Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email: patusajudo@...


37th Annual Northglenn Judo Championships
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.northglennjudo.org/
May 14, 2005
Location:
Northglenn, CO
Point of Contact:
Warren Agena
email:  wagenajudo@...


2005 Am Can Judo Challenge
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
http://www.amcanjudo.org/
May 28-29, 2005
Location:
Amherst, NY
Point of Contact:
Mel Ginter
email: ming3@...


2005 Sunshine State Games
June 17-19, 2005
Location:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Point of Contact:
Fred Hand
email:  Fred.Hand@...


2005 World Masters Championships
http://www.masterathlete.com/
June 22-26, 2005
Location:
Mississauga, Canada
Point of Contact:
email: info@...


2005 USJA Junior Nationals
http://www.judanjudotoledo.com/05%20jr%20nationals.html
U.S.J.A.Sanctioned
[June 30, 2005, Reg. & weigh-in, 10 to 6, ages 5 through 12,
July 1, 2005, Reg. & Weigh-in, 10 to 6, ages 13 through 20,
July 1, 2005, Kata Competition, 8:00 am,
July 1, 2005, Shiai Competition, ages 5 through 12, 10 am
July 2, 2005, Shiai Competition, ages 13 through 20, 10:00 am]
July 1-2, 2005 (Friday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Seagate Centre, 4001 Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Tournament Directors:
Gene Fodor and Gary Monto
GENE FODOR: 419-349-8613 (cell)
GARY MONTO: 419-283-6319 (cell)


USJF Junior Nationals
July 9-10, 2005
Location:
Irvine, CA
Point of Contact:
USJF National Office
(541) 889-8753


USA Judo National Junior Olympics
July 23-24, 2005
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email: patusajudo@...


Camp Tomodachi
July 30-August 3, 2005 (Saturday-Wednesday)
Location:
Congress Middle School, Boynton Beach, FL
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


2005 Junior US Open Judo Championships
http://www.judonationals.com/
(Camp Aug 2, 3, 4, BEFORE the tournament)
U.S.J.I.Sanctioned
August 6-7, 2005 (Saturday-Sunday)
Location:
Venue:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tournament Director:
Gerry Navarro
email:  gerrynavarro@...


2005 Fall Classic and Ladder Tournament
Sept. 3-4, 2005 (Tentative)
Location:
Florida International University (Golden Panther Arena), Miami, FL
Point of Contact:
Nestor Bustillo
email: nabustillo@...


2005 US Open Judo Championships
Oct. 1-2, 2005
Location:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Point of Contact:
Pat Nading-Amman
email:  patusajudo@...


2005 Disney Martial Arts Festival
Oct. 28-29, 2005 (Friday and Saturday)
Location:
Disney Wide World of Sports Complex, FL
Point of Contact:
Mike Szrejter
561-496-7000 Delray
561-738-7704 Boynton
561-731-0243 Eves.
561-704-3414 Cell
email: mikesz@...


3rd Annual Pan American Masters Championships
Nov. 18-20, 2005
Location:
Denver, CO
Point of Contact:
John Miller
email:  jonmira@...


2005 Dallas Invitational
USA Judo E-level Senior and D-level Junior Elite point event.
Nov. 26, 2005
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Point of Contact:
Ken Patteson
email: kenpa@...

(I was asked to forward the following e-mail.)

--- "Humberto Lopez" <wwwjudonut@...> wrote:

From: "Humberto Lopez" <wwwjudonut@...>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:20:36 EST
Subject: Correction to prior E-mail regarding the
2004 Outstanding Senoir Athelete
To: David Ellis <awejudo@...>

Plese be advised  that Mr.  Anthony "Pooh" Turner, was not the 2004 US Olympic
Team Alternate.
The correct Athlete was Mr. Kirk Hoffman From St. Pete Judo and the OTC.
Please accept my apology for this mistake.


Humberto lopez
Director of Development
Florida Judo Inc.

I was asked to pass on the following e-mail.


--- Humberto Lopez <wwwjudonut@...> wrote:

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:35:05 -0500
From: Humberto Lopez <wwwjudonut@...>
To: David Ellis <awejudo@...>
Subject: 2004 Junior Awards Luncheon

To all Florida Judo Inc. Members and Judo Community,

Once again, I would like to thank everyone that was able to attend the 1st
annual Junior Awards Luncheon that was held in South Miami. Also, I would like
to once again congratulate all the athletes that were recognized at the
ceremony, as well as those that weren't able to attend. None of these athletes
would be here without the help and support from their families and their
coaches. So again, at this time, I would like to recognize all the parents and
coaches that help make this possible.

At the ceremony, the athletes were compensated monetarily for their outstanding
achievements in Judo for 2004. Aside from the checks received, they were also
awarded a plaque that stated what they were recognized for, and some athletes
were also given a personal autographed NFL football by UM Canes, Cleveland
Browns, Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl Championship Year) and Miami Dolphins
Quarterback Bernie Kosar.

A total of $2,980 was distributed between all the athletes that were recognized.
These were the following athletes that were recognized at the event for their
outstanding achievements.

The following junior athletes were recognized for making the senior national
roster:
FEMALE
44Kg- Jannette Rodriguez and Veronica Prado-Ki-Itsu-Sai
48Kg- Francesca Durand- Ki-Itsu-Sai
52KG- Gabriella Baez- Ki-Itsu-Sai
57Kg- Angelica Delgado- Ki-Itsu-Sai

MAlE
66Kg-Francisco Alejandro-Ki-Itsu-Sai
73Kg- Javier Cuevas- Prado Judo and Bobby Lee-Ki-Itsu-Sai

Athletes in the Junior IJF Roster that were recognized were:
FEMALE
41Kg- Veronica Prado and Jaclyn Prado- Ki-Itsu-Sai
44Kg- Janette Rodriguez, Veronica Prado and Daimisy Porras-Ki-Itsu-Sai
48Kg- Francesca Durand and Janette Rodriguez-Ki-Itsu-Sai
52Kg- Francesca Durand, Gabriella Baez- Ki-Itsu-Sai and Hana Carmichael- Budokan
Judo
63Kg- Christina Pacheco- Budokan Judo and Yanik Labrada- Prado Judo
+78Kg- Britney Bradford- El Mambi Judo

MALE
55Kg- Miguel Ballesteros-Ricardo Tuero National Judo Institute
60Kg- Jean-Pierre Durand- Ki-Itsu-Sai
66Kg- Francisco Alejandro- Ki-Itsu-Sai
73Kg- Bobby Lee- Ki-Itsu-Sai, Jefferey Fernandez-Baragua Judo, and Javier
Cuevas- Prado Judo
81Kg- Michael Labrada- Prado Judo

The following junior athletes received monetary compensation for their
achievemnts at the Senior Nationals:
Hana Carmichael- Budokan Judo- $140
Jefferey Fernandez- Baragua Judo- $140
Janette Rodriguez- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$140 2nd Place 44Kg
Francesca Durnad- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$140  5th Place 48Kg
Francisco Alejandro- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$140
Jean-Pierre Durand- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$140

The following junior athletes received monetary compensation for their
achievemnts at the Senior US Open:
Janette Rodriguez- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$150 1st Place
Francesca Durand- Ki-Itsu-Sai-$50   5rd Place

The following six junior athletes were recognized for being ranked 1st for their
respective region and were presented with $150 and a plaque:

Southern Region
Miguel Ballesteros- Ricardo Tuero National Judo Institute
Francesca Durand- Ki-Itsu-Sai

Central Region
Patrick Spano- El Mambi Judo
Carly Patton- El Mambi Judo

Northern Region
Ianko Gueorguiv- SE Judo Tranining Center
Harley Mueller- Judo Ryu Jacksonville

The next three awards were presented to the outsanding junior female overall
athlete,junior male overall athlete, Sub-20 overall junior athlete of the state
of Florida. They were recognized with $200, a plaque, and the commerative NFL
football signed by Bernie Kosar for their outstanding accomplishments for 2004:

Janette Rodriguez- 14yrs old - 44Kg Outsanding Female Athlete
Ranked #1 in the Senior National Roster, the IJF Junior Roster, and the Junior
Juvenile A Roster.
2004 Accomplishments:
Triple Crown Winner, 1st Junior JF Nationals, 1st JA Junior Nationals, 1st
National Junior Olympics.
1st- Junior US Open
1st- Pan American Junior Championships- Infantile 13-14yrs.
1st- Senior Us Open
2nd- Senior Nationals
1st- Copa Gigante Intl. Invitational- Puerto Rico
1st- Am-Can Judo Championships
1st- Swamp Classic 44Kg Senior division
1st- Fall Classic 44Kg Senior Division
3rd- Dallas Invitational 48Kg Senior Division

Francisco Alejandro 17yrs-66kg Outstanding Male Athlete
Ranked #2 in the IFJ Junior Roster
Ranked in the Senior National Roster
1st- Dallas Invitational 66Kg Senior Division
1st- High School Nationals sub-20
2nd- Golden State Championships Senior Division
2nd- Swamp Classic Senior Division
3rd- Junior JF Nationals sub-20
2nd- Junior US Open sub-20

Bobby Lee 16yrs.- 73Kg Oustanding Male Athlete Sub-20
Ranked 3rd in the IJF Junior Roster
Ranked 1st in the Juvenile B Roster
Ranked in the Senior Roster
Triple Crown Winner, 1st Junior JF Nationals, 1st JA Junior Nationals, 1st
National Junior Olympics.
1st- Junior US Open
2nd- Pan American Judo Championships Juvenile B 15-16yrs
3rd- Copa Gigante Intl. Invitational Puerto Rico
3rd- USJA Junior Nationals Sub-20
3rd- Junior US Open Sub-20
2nd- Golden State Sub-20
3rd- The Quebec Open- Canada- Sub-20

Also recognized at the Luncheon was the outstanding Senior athlete for 2004
which was Anthony "Pooh" Turner. He was awarded $300 for his achievements.
Accomplishemts
Ranked in the Senior National Roster
2 time Pan American Medalist
2004 Alternate for the US Olympic Team

Present at the award Ceremony was the FJI Executive Committee, except the
Central and Northern Regional Vice Presidents, who advised me a month ago that
they had prior out of state business engagements.

I feel that the Florida Judo athletes had a outstanding year and I feel that
this brings great promise to the sport of Judo in the state of Florida. You
might see anyone of these athletes represent the Florida and USA Judo at a World
Championship or Olympic Games in the near future because there is that much
talent from our juniors in the state. Your discipline, courage, and commitment
in the sport of Judo has allowed you to be recognized for your achievements. I
wish all the athletes the best for 2005 and I hope that everyone continues to
train hard, it will payoff in the future.

Humberto Lopez
Director of Development
Florida Judo Inc.

I was asked to pass the following along.

_____________________________________________________

Note: forwarded message attached.

If you can't see the attachment, this can be found at
http://www.usjudo.org/misc/newjudogirules.htm

(see e-mail below from F.J.I. President, Nestor Bustillo)

--- Nestor Bustillo <NABustillo@...> wrote:

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:44:19 -0500
From: Nestor Bustillo <NABustillo@...>
To: David Ellis <AWEJUDO@...>
Subject: Junior Awards Luncheon

David,

Please send this email to your distribution list.

To all FJI Executive Committee Members and General Membership,

I would first like to congratulate Mr. Humberto Lopez for an exceptional job in
putting together the Florida Judo Inc. 1st Annual Junior Development
Awards Banquet. On Saturday, December 11, 2004 Florida Judo Inc. distributed
$2,980 to Junior and Senior Athletes at Bernie Kosar's Steakhouse in
South Miami. There were many clubs represented; Ki-Itsu-Sai, Budokan, El Mambi,
Ricardo Tuero Judo Institute, Florida International University, Tamiami
Judo and Aikido Club, and Miami Dade College North.  Our guest speaker was Mr.
Rhadi Ferguson, the 2004 100kg. Olympian and Florida Judo Inc.'s Director
of Operations.  What I would like to request at this time is for Mr. Lopez to
put together an overview of the entire event so we may share this with the
entire Florida Judo Community. Again, I would like to commend Mr. Lopez on a
fantastic follow through for our outstanding Junior athletes and sponsorship
of the event by Bernie's Steakhouse. Hope to get the rest of the story soon.

--
NESTOR BUSTILLO

(See e-mail below)

NOTE: This tournament is a required for those that want to compete in the Senior
Divisions at Senior Nationals.  It is also a requirement for Junior that want to
compete at the National Junior Olympics.

--- Humberto Lopez <judonut@...> wrote:

From: "Humberto Lopez" <judonut@...>
To: AWEJUDO@...
Subject: FJI State Championships
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:46:20 -0500

David,

Would do me the favor of sending this email out to your email distribution list?

The FJI State Championships will be held March 25-26, 2005, venue TBA. Please
make arrangements for your athletes to attend the tournament.

Humberto Lopez
Director of Development
Florida Judo Inc.

USJA Florida State Judo Championships
http://www.judous.com/StaCha031205.pdf

March 12, 2005

Sanction: USJA

Eligibility:
Current USJA, USJF, or USJI (Must show proof of current membership)

Sugar Sand Park
Boca Raton, FL
Go to 1st light West of I-95 on Palmetto Park Rd.
Then make left (South) on Military Trail to first left.

Youth Competition: 11 am, Weigh-in: 8:30 to 10:30 am

Senior Competition: 1 pm, Weigh-in: till 12 noon

Masters Competition: 1 pm, Weigh-in: till 12 noon
Age Divisions start at 30, with 10 year increments

Divisions: Standard USJA Age & Weigh Classes

Kata Competition - Junior & Senior: 9:30 am, Mixed OK

Rules:
IJF (Modified)
Matches: 3 minutes Youths & Masters, 5 minutes for Seniors
Double Elimination
No Blue Gi Required
No Shime Waza (chocking tech.)allowed for under 13
No Kansetsu Waza (locking tech.) allowed for under 17

Tournament director reserves the right to make changes as needed

Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd & Participation Medals
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Overall Club Trophies

$35.00 Pre-registration Fee if received before March 1, 2005 or pay at the door
$50.00
(Download Tomodachi Event Registration Form at http://www.JudoUS.com)

USJA Dates in Florida to remember:
  Camp Tomodachi July 30, 2005-August 3, 2005
  Disney Martial Arts Festival Oct. 26-31, 2005

For updates and future events watch http://www.JudoUS.com

Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter
Voice/FAX: (561) 496-7000 or 738-7704
E-mail: mikesz@...

I was asked to pass on the following information.

----Original Message-------------------------------

USJA Florida State Judo Championships

USJA Sanctioned

March 12, 2005

S. Sand Park, Boca Raton, FL

Tournament Director:
Mike Szrejter

More information to follow.

I was asked to pass this along to my Florida_Judo
group.

-------------Original Message------------------------

Dear USA Judo,

In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt announced his candidacy for
President with the fighting words �My hat�s in the
ring�. I threw my hat in the ring by running for
President of USA Judo this year. It was not my
intention to pick a fight with the current
administration. I ran for this office to serve USA
Judo in a position that would make full use of the
management skills and education I had acquired in
anticipation of the inevitable end of my competitive
Judo career.

It is a shame that the rhetoric of political elections
can sometimes become personal and lead to bitterness
between those who participate. As Judokas we know a
better way. We always bow with respect to our
opponent after each hard fought match on the mat. We
teach our youngest Judokas that our greatest losses
come when we give up or fail to step onto the mat. Win
or lose the real lesson is that both competitors are
trying to help each other improve. I still want to
help make the state of Judo better in the USA. As a
Judoka it would go against everything I have
learned to turn my back when I am needed.

I have watched the recent decisions of the USOC with
dismay. I�m sure most good Judokas have been wondering
what they can do to help. I have thought about this a
lot myself. I am willing �step out on the mat� by
offering my service to Judo once more. USA Judo needs
a qualified Executive Director.

The responsibilities of Executive Director of USA Judo
include:
Fundraising and Sponsorship
- Membership Services
- All business related activities and operational
management duties including Insurance
- Accounting
- Budget Oversight
- Staff Management
- Working closely with USA Judo Executive Committee &
Board of Directors
- Liaison to the U.S. Olympic Committee

If you go to the web site set up while I was running
for USA Judo President (www.pedroforusajudo.com) you
will see that my experience, education and skills meet
or exceed these requirements. The most important
abilities needed for this position are without
question fundraising and sponsorship skills. If we
can�t raise enough funds, then the other duties
of the Executive Director become much more difficult.
Obviously �Budget Oversight� can not be effectively
performed without the required funds to meet our
budget. I have the best combination of experience and
exposure to get the doors open to the sponsors we
need.

We must pull together now for the sake of our athletes
and USA Judo. I think it would send a strong message
for the USOC to see Ron and myself working together
under the same banner. In 1912 both President Taft and

former President Teddy Roosevelt lost to a third
candidate due to continued bitterness. I am offering
to serve as the new Executive Director so that USA
Judo will be united under strong leadership as we face
the challenges ahead.

Yours In Judo,

Jimmy Pedro

I was asked to forward the following e-mail.

--- HECTOR VEGA <hevl@...> wrote:

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:20:40 -0800 (PST)
From: HECTOR VEGA <hevl@...>
Subject: Florida Judo Yudanshakai Inc - Judo Clinic
To: awejudo@...

  Dear Friends,
               I regret that we must postpone
Professor Ha's Judo Clinic (original scheduled for
Dec. 4, 2004, original info on clinic at

http://www.wpbjudoacademy.com/2004haclinic/HaClinicFrame.htm)
due to academic demands. I will keep you posted to any
new announced dates.

Hector Vega
West Palm Beach Judo Academy