Click on links below for details and look on the listed Judo sites for other events:
Michigan Open Championships 3/22/20 – Cancelled due to COVID-19
Akiya Judo Championships 5/2/20 2020 Akiya Tourniment Flyer
Konan Championships 6/6/20
Michigan State Games & USA Masters Games 6/27/20 Meijers State Games Registration Packet 2020, & USA Masters Games Registration Packet 2020
Judo Event Calendars:
I regret to inform you that Michigan Judo is canceling the 2020 Michigan Judo Championships.
The tournament had been scheduled for March 22. 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan.
Our host Michigan State University has announce cancelation of face to face classes in reaction to the Covid-19 outbreak .
Anyone having pre-registered will receive a full refund in the coming weeks.
Again we regret that we must cancel 2020 Michigan Judo Championships but the safety of our players and families must be our primary concern.
Jim Murray
President, Michigan Judo
Ph. 616-293-1568
Email
DATE: Sunday, January 26, 2020
TIMES:
Registration 12:30 PM -1:00 PM
Training and Review – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Kata Certification Testing – 3:00 – 4:00 PM
COSTS:
Workshop – $20.00
USJF Kata Testing and Certification – $20.00
LOCATION: Black Swamp Judo Club, 5105 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 45614
CLINICIANS:
Candidates will review for their Kata and Go Kyo no Waza. We strongly suggest you prepare for the promotion test at the promotional clinic. Those that want to be certified in a Kata must fill out application form plus a $20.00 testing fee that goes to USJF. You must notify Mrs. Glaze that you are planning to test for Kata certification prior to the beginning of the clinic. Only USJF members may be evaluated for promotion and certification.
Candidates must have and provide:
The Registration Form and Waiver for the Clinic will be available at the Clinic.
Click here for the Workshop Registration Form and Waiver.
Questions? Call (419) 350-1505 or e-mail Frances Glaze.
ELIGIBILITY: All participants must present a valid U.S.J.I., U.S.J.F. or U.S.J.A card at the workshop site. If
you cannot produce a card, in order to participate, you will need to purchase a membership on site. Foreign
contestants must have the proper ID from their home country.
Reminder to Dan Promotion Candidates for Promotion this Spring:
Please submit your Form 20 to Mr. Tom Sheehan, Promotion Committee Chair and to Mrs. Frances Glaze, Chair Konan Board of Examiners by January 17, 2020.
This is required for your candidacy to be considered this Spring.
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.
Elyor Serikbaev trains at Pedro Judo Center in Boston, and used his grant to help pay for his travel to the 2019 US Open, where he placed 1st in the IJF 90 kg. category. Congratulations, Elyor!
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.
Click here for registration form.