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March 19, 2020Konan 2020 Spring Promotional Clinic, Toledo OH – January 26
January 13, 2020
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:
- Mrs. Frances Glaze, Rokudan, Chair of the Konan Board of Examiners, USJF A Kata Instructor (all 7 Katas), USA Judo Judge and former International Kata Competitor.
- Other members of the Konan Promotion Committee.
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:
- Their Form 20 by email to Mr. Tom Sheehan, Promotion Committee Chair and to Mrs. Frances Glaze, Chair Konan Board of Examiners by January 17, 2020.
- Provided a current (4 years old or less) Background Check or must have already submitted a Background Check to the USJF National Office.
- A current (less than one year old) SafeSport Training Certificate
- A CDC Head’s Up Training Certificates must also be provided.
- Shodan candidates must a valid USJF Coaching or Teaching certificate.
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 – Form 20 Due January 17
January 11, 2020
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.
Konan Athlete Support Grant Report – Elyor Serikbaev
August 19, 2019This 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!
Konan Athlete Support Grant Report – Carson Furneaux
August 18, 2019This 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.
Click here for registration form.Jerry Wee Celebration of Life
July 28, 2019
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)
MJDA 2019 George Balch Memorial Golf Outing – Sunday, August 18, 2019
July 22, 2019Please 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:
- USJF George C. Balch Scholarship Fund
- Noboru Saito Judo Grant Fund
- Judo Programs in Michigan – Travel Fund and Seminars
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: 
Passing of Sensei Jerry Wee
July 21, 2019
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.
Michigan Open Results 2019
April 25, 2019Congratulations to all who competed at this years event. Please see the event results.
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