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Baltimore Judo Club

    A subsidiary of Baltimore Martial Arts Academy, Baltimore Judo Club is affiliated with United States Judo Federation and Shufu Yudanshakai.

    Baltimore Judo Club has has been teaching Kodokan Judo for over 55 years. If you have any questions email Gary Berger or call us at 410-465-7799
 
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About Baltimore Judo Club

What Style do we teach?

    The style of Judo taught at Baltimore Judo Club is known as Kodokan Judo. All of the Judo techniques are laid down by the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. The second most popular sport around the world, it is an exceptional form of exercise for the mind, body and spirit. Judo is practiced at Baltimore Judo Club by men and women from 6 to 60 years old. When studying Judo you practice at your own pace depending on your abilities. There are competitions, governed by the United States Judo, Inc. and the United States Judo Federation, held regularly in Maryland. You can compete either in SHIAI (fights) or KATA (practice forms), though you do not have to compete at all. All new-comers are offered a free class to try Judo for themselves. Drop by and check us out. Spectators are welcome.

    For information about membership fees, email Gary Berger or call him at 410-465-7799.

Location! Do you know where we are?

    Baltimore Judo Club is located at 10-D Winters Lane in Catonsville, Md. 21228. Please follow the directions below.

    From the West side of the Baltimore Beltway (route 695), take Frederick Road (EXIT 13) West toward Catonsville. After the third (3rd) traffic light (not counting the traffic lights at exit 13), make a right turn onto Winters Lane. Then make a right turn into the second parking lot on the right hand side. As you turn into the lot you will see our sign in the back of the lot on the left. Map of Catonsville.

    For those of you who do not drive, but would like to take classes at Baltimore Judo Club, the Maryland Transit Authority offers the #10 Bus which runs from downtown Baltimore through Catonsville within 1 block of the club. The Route Map for the #10 Bus in adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The link to the Weekday #10 Bus Schedule. The link to the Saturday #10 bus Schedule.


Schedule of Practice

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The following schedules are for practices only at Baltimore Judo Club. Please consult the Events calendar for competitions, clinics, promotions, or other special occasions.

For more information about our classes, please email Gary Berger or call us at 410-465-7799.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
and Judo
    6:30-8:00 PM     10:30-NOON  
Iaido (Sword)             10:00-NOON
Jodo (Staff)             8:00-10:00 AM
Judo Kids 6:30-7:30 PM         9:00-10:00 AM  
Judo - Adults 6:30-8:00 PM   8:00-9:30 PM     9:00-10:30 AM  
Mixed Martial Arts 8:00-9:30 PM 6:30-8:00 PM   6:30-8:00 PM      

Our Saturday Judo classes are taught by Sensei Charles D. Peters, Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt).
The Monday and Wednesday Judo classes are taught by Sensei Tomas Drgon, Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)

    For information about membership fees, email Gary Berger or call him at 410-465-7799.

    Jodo and Iaido are taught under the supervision of Sensei Doctor William Dvorine of the Washington Kendo Club. For more information about Dr. Dvorines' classes, you can email William Dvorine or call him by phone at 410-484-5252 or 410-828-8207.


Baltimore Judo Club News!

February 26, 2010
Last Friday Judo Class at Baltimore Judo Club

    Friday, February 26, 2010 was the last Friday on which we will hold a Judo Class. We will continue to hold Judo classes on Monday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and on Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. If you are looking for mat space and want to teach a martial art, yoga, pilates or some other program contact Gary Berger by phone at 410-465-7799 or by email at Gary Berger.


Juniors Classes Available at Baltimore Judo Club

    Baltimore Judo Club is now offering 2 classes per week for Junior students from age 6 to 17. Both classes are 1 hour long and are available on Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am.


Seniors Classes Available at Baltimore Judo Club

    Baltimore Judo Club is now offering 4 classes per week for Senior students age 17 and older. All classes are 1 1/2 hour long and are available on Monday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 am.


Class Closing Alerts

    On days when we have a closing of some or all of the classes scheduled at Baltimore Judo Club, an email notice is sent out to all Judo players for whom we have an email address on file. This email alert is sent by 5:00 pm on the day of the closing, unless we have prior knowledge, in which case the alert will be sent as soon as possible. If you want to be on this email list, send an email with your name and the words "Class Closing Alerts" in the subject line or body to Corky.


Maryland Judo, Inc. News!

Judo DVDs Available

    Steve Seaquist, Maryland Judo, Inc. Librarian, has begun conversion of the MJI video library from VHS to DVD. These videos can be borrowed and returned by mail by any current member of MJI in good standing. There is a $1.00 mailing and handling fee and a 1 month time limit for borrowing. At the present time, the videos that have been set to DVD format are the Kodokan videos "Nage-no-Kata," "Katame-no-Kata" and "Ju no-Kata." For more information, contact Steve Seaquist at 301-868-0453 or by email at Steve Seaquist. To return videos to the MJI Library, simply mail them to Steve Seaquist, 5806 Arbroath Drive, Clinton, MD 20735-1510.


A Tax Deductible Gift To Maryland Judo, Inc.
Supports Maryland's Athletes And Clubs

    Because Maryland Judo, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) corporation, you can deduct 100 percent of any donation you make on your Federal Income Tax return. MJI supports Maryland's Judo Athletes directly by giving qualifying athletes $100.00 to place in national level events, such as the High School and Collegiate Nationals and the USJI Senior Nationals. MJI gives $150.00 per event to compete in international level events, such as the USJI Junior Olympics, the USJI Junior US Open, USJI Senior US Open, the Pan Am Championships and any other offshore events. In 2005 MJI has supported our Judo competitors with $2,050.00 of athlete sponsorship. If you would like to make a donation to MJI, you can do so very simply by sending a check or money order, made payable to Maryland Judo, Incorporated, to:

Maryland Judo, Incorporated
C/O Bill Byrd, Treasurer
8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 312
Silver Spring, MD 20910

ure that your full name and address are printed on the check and in the lower right corner print that the check is for "2006 Donation to MJI." For more information, you can contact Bill Byrd by phone at 301-589-0942 or by email at Bill Byrd

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News From Shufu Yudanshakai

March 13, 2010
Beltsville Open Spring Judo Championships

    Hui-O-Judo Beltsville and the Beltsville Academic Center, 4300 Wicomico Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland will host the Beltsville Open Spring Judo Championships on Saturday, March 13, 2010. This competition is open to all Judoka with a current USJF, USJI, or USJA membership. A membership card MUST be shown at registration. Membership in USJF or USJI can be obtained during registration which will be from 8:30 to 9:00 am for Kata competitors, 8:30 to 9:30 am for junior competitors and 1:00 to 2:15 pm for senior competitors. Note:  All judoka are required to bring their own white and blue Judo Gis or at minimum white and blue belts for competition. Please contact the tournament director if you can not meet this requirement.

    You can download the Flyer, Entry form and Waiver, in Microsoft Word format, at Beltsville Open Flyer.

    For further information, contact Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 or by email at Kevin Tamai.

    To get to the Beltsville Academic Center, from Route 95, take Route 212 East to Cedar Lane. Make a right onto Cedar Lane then the third left onto Brandon Lane. Make the 1st right onto Howard Road and then the 1st left into the parking lot of the Beltsville Elementary School. Head for the Gymnasium.


April 17-18, 2010
Spring Shufu Yudanshakai Junior and Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai

    This year College Park Judo Club, located at the College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20740 will host the Spring Shufu Yudanshakai Junior and Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai. The Junior Promotions will be held on Saturday, April 17th and the Senior Promotionals will be held on Sunday, April 18th. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9:00 am both days. All Judo players with a USJF, USJI or USJA membership are eligible. Membership in USJF or USJI may be obtained during registration. You MUST be recommended for promotion by your Sensei. Make sure you get all of your paperwork (entry forms, Waiver, Photo copy of USJF, USJI, USJA card or Application, Competition and Service Record, and Check or money order for entry fee) to your instructors by March 8th so they can review them and have them postmarked by March 18th. For further information, contact Kurt Tamai at 301-537-5836 or by email at Kurt Tamai.

    The Flyer, Entry form and Waiver for the Junior Promotional on April 17th can be downloaded from Junior Promotional Forms.

    The Flyer, Entry form and Waiver for the Senior Promotional on April 18th can be downloaded from Senior Promotional Forms.

    ATTENTION: There will be a Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, April 18, 2010 beginning at 8:00 am. This meeting is for current members of Shufu Yudanshakai who hold the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) or higher. Additional agenda items must be forwarded at least one month prior to the meeting date to Mr. John Morrisson, Shufu Yudanshakai President. Your attendance at this meeting is indeed appreciated. All black belts are encouraged to attendPlease make an effort to be on time.

Directions:

    To get to College Park Judo Club from Rt I-95 South take Route 495, the Washington Beltway toward College Park. The Merge ramps onto the Washington Beltway divide into 4 lanes:   Two lanes split to the left and 2 lanes split to the right. Take the 2 lanes that split to the right but stay in the left-most lane. Take Exit 25, the first exit, route 495 East toward College Park. Stay to the right and take Exit 25B, Route 1, Baltimore Avenue South, toward College Park. On Baltimore Avenue proceed about 3 miles then make a left turn onto Lakeland Road. Turn right onto Pierce Avenue at the second Stop sign. Follow Pierce Avenue around the bend to the College Park Community Center which will be on your right.


Shufu Junior and Senior Promotional Requirements

    The Shufu Junior Promotional Requirements. The Shufu Senior Promotional Requirements.


Join the Shufu Judo Mailing List

    Stay informed by joining the Shufu Judo Yudanshakai mailing list! The purpose of this list is to convey information about announcements, news, events and notifications regarding Shufu. Below are the necessary addresses to manage your subscription to the mailing list. To subscribe just send an email using the ShufuJudo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com address. You will receive a confirmation email before you are live on the list. To send an email to the list, use the ShufuJudo@yahoogroups.com address and all members will receive your post. Please note the domain is "yahoogroups", not "yahoo".

    Please note you must be a member of the mailing list to post messages.


News From United States Judo, Inc.

USJI Kata Guidlines

    The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All of these links can be found on USJI's Kata web page and are to documents in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).

Nage-No-Kata

Katame-No-Kata

Ju-No-Kata

Kime-No-Kata

Goshin Jutsu

Koshiki-No-Kata

Itsutsu-No-Kata


Judo News Group

    How would you like to receive the latest Judo news delivered to your e-mail inbox? You can subscribe to the Yahoo Judo News Group by sending an email to JudoNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You can also upload information about news or events at your club by sending the information to JudoNews@yahoogroups.com. If you decide to unsubscibe, all you have to do is send an email to JudoNews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. You need to be a registered with Yahoo to take advantage of the group. This can be done at http://groups.yahoo.com/. It's that easy, and it's free, to get the latest Judo news delivered to your email inbox.


News From The United States Judo Federation

USJF Is Looking For Teachers

Dear Friends & Supporters of Judo:

    I am trying to create a list for the purpose of connecting certified Public School teachers who are practicing Judo and/or who have started a Judo Club at their school, whether it is elementary or secondary. Rank is not an issue.

    If anyone knows a teacher who wants to start a program or knows anyone who is doing Judo and not a certified teacher but wants to start a club at a primary or secondary school.

    If anyone at a university or community college would be interested in being part of a program to attract certified public school teachers in order to develop Judo in public schools.

    Please forward your/their name, address, phone, and email to me.

Yours in Judo,

Drew Wickham
314 Country Club Rd
Chicago Heights, IL. 60411

Phone:   708-709-0929

Drew Wickham

Thank you Robert Fukuda


News From The International Judo Federation

IJF Refereeing Rules

    To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.


Merchandise available at Baltimore Judo Club

Books

    We do not sell Judo books directly from Baltimore Martial Arts Academy Judo and Mixed Martial Arts Center. If, however, you would like to search for a martial arts book, video, T-shirt, uniform or other product, from Amazon.com, feel free to use the search link below.

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What is Judo?

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    Judo is an international and olympic sport. Originally Judo was derived from JuJitsu. Jujitsu is a form of control that uses punches, kicks, blocks, wrist-locks, leg-locks, throws, pins, arm-locks and strangles. As a fighting form it is very effective, but as a sport or a form of physical education it had one problem. A lot of practice partners were damaged during the learning process. Jigaro Kano studied the various schools of Jujitsu, and wanted to create a form of exercise that would help to strengthen mind and body like Jujitsu but would also be surviveable. Judo is the result. It involves the practice of throws, pins, strangles and arm-locks. Much of the more dangerous forms used in Jujitsu are still in Judo but only in Kata form where they can be practiced in a controlled manner. Beside the physical practice of techniques, Judo also encompasses moral teachings and fostering the belief that Judo should be used only for defense and for the mutual welfare and benefit of the community.

The most complete book written about Judo is still Kodokan Judo, written by Jigoro Kano. Kodokan Judo includes a brief history and etiquette as well as the throws, pins, armlocks, strangles and counters for these techniques and it contains descriptions of the seven Kata of the Kodokan. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. Kodokan Judo

    To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.

Shufu/Maryland Judo, Inc. Promotional Requirements

The Junior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

The Senior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

USJI Kata Guidlines

    The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All are in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).

Nage-No-Kata

Katame-No-Kata

Ju-No-Kata

Kime-No-Kata

Goshin Jutsu

Koshiki-No-Kata

Itsutsu-No-Kata


The most comprehensive book written about Nage-No-Kata and Katame-No-Kata is Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata, written by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger. Judo Formal Techniques includes a historical background, theoretical aspects and a tremendous amount of detail with clear, concise explanations about the study and performance of the two Kata. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. Judo Formal Techniques

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Local, Regional and National Judo Events

If you have an event you want listed or a correction to a present listing, email Corky.

NOTE: Make sure you check the dates and locations with the contact person. Sometimes information changes.

You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar. To prevent this email newsletter from getting swept up by an overzealous spam filter, please add our "From" address ("cdp9000@erols.com") to your address book.

March 13, 2010 Beltsville Open Spring Judo Championships
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
March 13-14, 2010 USJI Youth and Scholastic National Championships
Spokane, Washington Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
March 20, 2010 Ocean State Invitational
Coventry, Rhode Island  
March 21, 2010 Ocean State Invitational Training Camp
Warwick, Rhode Island Contact: Serge Bouyssou at 401-647-4678
  E-Mail Contact: Serge Bouyssou
   
March 20, 2010 Rebel Invitational and Junior Referee Competition
Owenton, Kentucky Contact: Doris Beverly at 502-845-7813
  E-Mail Contact: Doris Beverly
   
March 26, 2010 Regional Competition Clinic and Workout
North Bergen, New Jersey Contact: Billy Martin at 516-242-7705
  Email Contact: Billy Martin
   
March 27, 2010 Pennsylvania State Judo Championships
Wexford, Pennsylvania Contact: Eugene Kim at 724-774-4994
  Email Contact: Eugene Kim
   
April 3, 2010 Ameri-Kan Judo Open
Lima, Ohio Contact: Mark Hunter at 419-722-3476
  E-Mail Contact: Mark Hunter
   
April 10-11, 2010 The Liberty Bell Judo Classic
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania Contact: Lou Moyerman at 215-698-1289
  E-Mail Contact: Lou Moyerman
   
April 17, 2010 Spring Shufu Yudanshakai Junior Promotional Examination and Shiai
April 18, 2010 Spring Shufu Yudanshakai Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai
College Park, Maryland Contact: Kurt Tamai at 301-537-5836
  E-Mail Contact: Kurt Tamai
   
NEW DATE:  April 17, 2010 West Point Classic and NCJA Eastern Conference Championships
West Point, New York Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales at 845-938-6648
  E-Mail Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales
   
April 18, 2010 Garden State Judo Classic
Lodi, New Jersey Contact: Ramon Hernandez at 201-206-2705
  E-Mail Contact: Ramon Hernandez
   
May 1-2, 2010 USJI Senior Nationals
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
May 8, 2010 Morris Cup
Burnt Hills, New York Contact: Jason Morris at 518-399-3936
  E-Mail Contact: Jason Morris
   
May 29-30, 2010 AM-CAN International Judo Challenge
Buffalo, New York Contact: Am-Can Judo.Org at 716-693-6008
  E-Mail Contact: Am-Can Judo.Org
   
June 5, 2010 Takemori Open Judo Tournament and Competitor's Clinic
College Park, Maryland Contact: Kurt Tamai at 301-537-5836
  E-Mail Contact: Kurt Tamai
   
June 14-30, 2010 Cohen's Judo Club Summer Training Camp, Session 1
July 12-21, 2010 Cohen's Judo Club Summer Training Camp, Session 2
Mundelein, Illinois Contact: Irwin Cohen at 847-949-7272
  E-Mail Contact: Irwin Cohen
   
June 19, 2010 Nage No Kata Clinic with Karen Whilden
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Contact: Barry Snader at 717-569-5911
  E-Mail Contact: Barry Snader
   
June 24-26, 2010 Greatest Judo Camp on Earth
Matthews, North Carolina E-Mail Contact: Carl Hayes
   
June 26-27, 2010 USJI National President's Cup
Grand Rapids, Michigan Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
June 27, 2010 Cranford Judo Invitational
  Cranford Junior Judo Invitational
Cranford, New Jersey Contact: Yoshisada Yonezuka at 908-276-3544
  E-Mail Contact: Yoshisada Yonezuka
   
July 3-4, 2010 1st Annual USJF / USJA Junior National Judo Championships
  1st Annual USJF / USJA Junior National Judo Novice Tournament
Irvine, California Contact: Ed Shiosaki at 310-702-0023
  E-Mail Contact: Ed Shiosaki
   
July 23-25, 2010 USJI Junior Olympic Championships
Duluth, Georgia Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682
  E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips
   
October 16, 2010 Ken Tamai Memorial Fall Judo Championships
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
October 16, 2010 New York Open Judo Championship
New York, New york Contact: John Walla at 212-893-6475
  Email Contact: at John Walla
   
November 20, 2010 Fall Shufu Yudanshakai Junior Promotional Examination and Shiai
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith
   
November 21, 2010 Fall Shufu Yudanshakai Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai
Beltsville, Maryland Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861
  Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai
  Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438
  Email contact: Mark Smith

For more Local and National level competition listings, try the following link:
Shufu Events Calendar

For more National level competition listings, try either of these four links:
USJI Events Calendar
USJF Events Calendar
USJA Events Calendar
JudoCalendar.com

For International level competition listings, try this link:
IJF.org

You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar.

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Other Judo Clubs In and Around Maryland

If you would like to have your club listed or find a problem with the information listed, please email me, Corky.

Maryland Judo Clubs

Pennsylvania Judo Clubs

Virginia Judo Clubs

Washington, D.C. Judo Clubs

  • Primal Fitness Judo Club, Affiliation: USJF
    219 M Street N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20001
    Primal Fitness phone: 202-635-1941
    Sensei: Leah Fisher, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
    Sensei: Terence McPartland, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
    Contact: Terence McPartland at 304-283-9461
    Alternate email contact: Leah Fisher
    Practice Times for Judo classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday 6:00 to 8:00 pm
    Membership Fee varies based on membership options.
  • Washington Judo Club, Affiliation: USJF
    Georgetown University, Yates Field House
    Washington, D.C.
    Sensei: James Takemori, Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt)
    Contact: Tad Nalls at 301-654-4626
    Email contact: Washington Judo Club
    Practice Times = Regular Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-9:30 pm
    Beginners Classes: Monday and Wednesday 7:15-8-15 pm

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