Click on links below for details and look on the listed Judo sites for other events:
Sunday, August 18, 2019: 2019 MJDA George Balch Memorial Golf Outing
Sunday, August 25, 2019 – Konan Promotional Clinic Promotional clinic
Saturday, September 21, 2019 – 24th Annual Rock and Roll Capital of the World Judo Tournament
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Great Lakes Open, Grand Rapids MI
Check again soon for more upcoming events.
Judo Event Calendars:
This summer Konan Judo Association awarded travel support grants to three promising young competitors, Carson Furneaux of Saito Dojo and Elyor Serikbaev and Isaac Charmichael of Chu To Bu Judo. Each received $500.
Carson Furneaux used his to help pay for his travel to the 2019 Canada Cup In Montreal.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Sons of AmVets
75185 North Avenue
Armada MI
For further information, please click on this link or contact Emily Berger (Wee)
Please sup
port Michigan Judo Development Association’s Annual golf fund raiser, held to honor the memory of one of Konan’s giants, Mr. George Balch. If you can not attend, please consider a donation.
Sponsored by Michigan Judo Development Association, Inc.
Sunday, August 18, 2019. 10 am.
Rammler Golf Club
38180 Utica Road
Sterling Heights,MI 48312
Proceeds to Benefit:
Everyone wins a prize!
For information and reservation form (click here) or contact Mr. Noboru Saito by e-mail (click here) or telephone (248) 585-7982.
Please shop and support MJDA: 
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Gerald Wee, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 3, 1951. He graduated from Cass Tech High School and went on to Wayne State University.
Jerry started judo at the age of 14 in 1964. He was a member of the Detroit Judo Club and trained under the late John Osako. Jerry quickly became dedicated to the sport. First as a competitor, then a referee, instructor and coach. He was promoted to 7th dan in 2018. Jerry truly loved the sport of judo and this showed. It was not uncommon for him to let players sleep at his home, for him to drive them to events and sometimes even pay for their meals. He was the head instructor of Wee Dojo and developed countless students.
On April 5, 1975 Jerry married the love of his life, Reta Comer Wee. They met in the sport of judo when Reta was 15 and Jerry was 18. It was a true love story. They spent 44 wonderful years together.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father Harry, mother Evelyn, and brother Ron (Cyndi). Jerry is survived by his wife Reta, daughter Emily (Arron), grandchildren (Ava, Lincoln) and sister Gwen (Tony).
Jerry was a great man, a caring family man who was committed to his family and the ones he loved. He was a humble man with an infectious smile. He was known for being a great story teller, a joker and a family man.
He fought many health battles over the past few years that most people would not have made it through, but he did this with his warrior spirit and smile. Jerry will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
The family will not be having a funeral service. A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be sent to Reta Wee at 16151 Touraine Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48038.
The memorial is scheduled for Saturday, August 10. Details to follow.
Congratulations to all who competed at this years event. Please see the event results.
Youth Judo Development has established a series of workshops in order to promote the longevity of judo and its principles for the competitive youth.
The workshops will be facilitated and instructed by 1988 Judo Olympian and Coach of the 2000 Olympic team Mr. Steve Cohen. Steve successfully coached athletes for over 45 years and his results include many national champions, Olympic medalists and World champions. What makes Steve different is he not only is an elite coach, he is also a developmental coach having one of the strongest clubs for young athletes since 1980.
The purpose over the course of the workshops will be to teach a curriculum of developmental fundamentals that can be practiced and taught by anyone who works with the youth in the judo community. These workshops will be conducted at regionally designated facilities.
There will be 3 workshops, each focusing on the fundamentals of judo, which is key to putting young athletes on the path to learning. Lastly, but so very important is the teaching of developing the youth into a skilled, focused competitor. Each workshop will be 3-4 hours in length, with ample time for questions and answers.
In this workshop the first session will be a discussion of all aspects of teaching including running a club, bringing in new students, etc. The second will be hands on with athletes. Coaches/Teachers, if you want to bring one or two of your top athletes, we will help direct you on how to develop that athlete. This will be a great learning experience for all attending and of course the coach and athlete will benefit.
When: Sat. February 9th
Time: first session 10am-12pm second session 1:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $40
This is a must attend for every coach developing grassroots judo.
Any questions contact Paul Jordan 440.315.1358
Click here for registration form.