(USA-TKJ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO ®

USA-TKJ BOOK - KODOKAN JUDO: ATEMI WAZA

JIGORO KANO - FOUNDER OF KODOKAN JUDO

USA-TKJ BOOK - THE SELF-DEFENSE OF KODOKAN JUDO

WELCOME ABOARD..!!

USA-TKJ ® is America's Home of Traditional Judo For All..!!

Traditional Kodokan Judo is simply the practice of Kodokan Judo as described in the text of “Kodokan Judo” by Prof. Jigoro Kano, without “overwhelming emphasis” on the sport of Judo; studying the history, etiquette, waza and kata of Kodokan Judo and enjoying them for what they are – “The knowledge, skills and a way of life” based on principles taught by its Founder, Prof. Jigoro Kano.

The Mission of the USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ® is to unify American Judoka with a Foundation of Mutual Respect and Mutual Benefit for All and to provide services / guidance to foster Technical Excellence, Fellowship and Human Character Development. As the USA National Governing Body for Traditional Kodokan Judo with the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) and International Traditional Kodokan Judo (ITKJ), USA-TKJ selects, prepares and sends the Official USA TEAMS to Continental, International & World Level Competitions.

Dear Colleagues,
We are Pleased to Announce that through Mutual Support & Cooperation with our multiple Partner Organizations across the USA, the 2020 UNITED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS will be conducted..!!
This event is held in conjunction with the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, USA Karate Federation, US Martial Arts Federation and USA Traditional Kodokan Judo.
This Championships will be conducted by the Submission of Videos displaying Self-Defense, Kata or Kobudo Skills..
The United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) will conduct the competition involving Skills of Ju-Jitsu / Jujutsu / Jiu-Jitsu - both Self-Defense and Kata and including JJIF Duo Competition. Also, this Competition will be sanctioned & hosted by Our Partners - United States Coalition of Jujitsu Organizations (USCJO) and USA Sports Jujitsu (USASJA).
The USA Karate Federation will conduct the competition involving Karate Skills and have its own kata, Kobudo, and self-defense divisions.
The USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) will conduct the competition involving Self-Defense and Kata.
Age Groups will be classified Youth or Adult..
Youth: 6 Yrs. thru 17 Yrs. and combined only where necessary.
Note: Divisions will be based on each year as a group and 4 skill levels but these may be combined to provide for competition. Skill groups will be Beginner (up to 1 year), novice (1-2 Years) Intermediate (2-33 Years) and Advanced (3 or more years of training).
Adult: 18 Yrs. & Older - Will include various skill groups depending on event enrollment and include Senior and Master (Age) divisions.
All Videos must be submitted by 19 December, 2020. Website for registration and login will soon be provided.
Competition is available to Our Organizations' Members.
It's a Great Time to Register for 2020-2021 Annual Membership..!!
*** We will soon provide the details for Registration for this 2020lick here to edit.

Traditional Kodokan Judo - consists of all three categories of techniques:
Atemi Waza, Nage Waza and Katame Waza as created by Prof Jigoro Kano

Atemi Waza

Teaching Skills of Striking for Excellence in Kodokan Judo and for Self Defense

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Nage Waza

Teaching All Aspects of Throwing and Related Skills

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Katame Waza

Teaching the Skills of Locking, Holding, Choking, & Maneuvering for Control

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USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ® founded in 2005, is the National Member of Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) and also serves as the USA National Governing Body for Traditional Kodokan Judo with the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) and International Traditional Kodokan Judo (ITKJ). USA-TKJ is an All-Inclusive National Organization for All Traditional Focused Judoka. USA-TKJ is a Non-Profit Organization. USA-TKJ supports the "Judo For All" mission of The Association For International Sport For All (TAFISA) which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

See USA-TKJ's National Yudanshakai (Systems & Black Belt List).

Latest News..!!

USA-TKJ Promotion, Recognition & Leadership..!!

William Parker Promoted to USA-TKJ Rokudan. Presentation by James R. Webb

USA-TKJ CERTIFICATION - JUAN GUZMAN

JORGE DELGADO & DIONISIO DE LA TORRE WITH THE NEW USA-TKJ BANNER..!!

USA-TKJ Rokudan Promotion Ceremony for Sensei Earl Delvalle in Florida..!!

Alert...!! Available at Our Kiai Budo Shop..!!
Prof. Jigoro Kano's Books on Kodokan Judo recently translated from Japanese...

USA-TKJ BOOK - GOSHIN JUTSU

USA-TKJ BOOK - TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO

USA-TKJ BOOK - WRITING OF THE FOUNDER OF KODOKAN JUDO

Other Important Books of Traditional Kodokan Judo

USA-TKJ BOOK - THE LOST KATA OF KODOKAN JUDO

USA-TKJ BOOK - KODOKAN KIME-NO-KATA

USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO - ACTION SHOTS..!!

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- USA-TKJ HALL OF FAME..!!
- REPORT - USA-TKJ & USJJF NATIONAL & US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Edition of "USA TRADITIONAL JUDO TIMES"..!!
- USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO CHAMPÌONSHIPS..!!
- Report & Photos from USA-TKJ: International Judo Camp in Scotland, Aug 2017
- Photos from the Nage No Kata Seminar in Florida
- Photos from the USA-TKJ & JU-JITSU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Professor Kano's Essay on Competition & Randori..!!
- New "ALL AMERICAN" Annual Membership in USA-TKJ, USJJF & USMAF..!!
- Photos from the Winter Camp Coming in West Virginia in January..
- USA Traditional Kodokan Judo National Championships..!!
- Keiko Fukuda Judo Foundation..!! Remembering Mrs. Judo..!!
- Photos from the USA-TKJ Seminar in Florida..!
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