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TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO..!!
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Official Manuals on USA-TKJ Rank Requirements..!!
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, kata and self-defense 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 National Governing Body for USA Traditional Kodokan Judo ® with the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) and International Traditional Kodokan Judo (ITKJ), USA-TKJ also selects, prepares and sends the Official USA TEAMS to Continental, International & World Level Competitions.
Traditional Kodokan Judo - consists of all three categories of techniques:
Atemi Waza, Nage Waza & Katame Waza, including Self-Defense
and Kata as created by Prof Jigoro Kano
Atemi WazaTeaching Skills of Striking for Excellence in Kodokan Judo and for Self Defense
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Nage WazaTeaching All Aspects of Throwing and Related Skills
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Katame WazaTeaching the Skills of Locking, Holding, Choking, & Maneuvering for Control
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USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ® founded in 2005, is a National Member of the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) and also serves as the National Governing Body for USA 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 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).
See USA-TKJ's National Yudanshakai (Systems & Black Belt List).
- 2024 USA-TKJ Registered Schools -
And More Coming..!!
USA-TKJ Promotion, Recognition & Leadership..!!
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Prof. Jigoro Kano's Books on Kodokan Judo recently translated from Japanese...
Other Great Resources of Traditional Kodokan Judo
USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO - GREAT SHOTS..!!
USA-TKJ News & Events -
- 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
- 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..!!
- Photos from the USA-TKJ Seminar in Florida..!
- Need Dojo Insurance..!? USA-TKJ recommends Francis Dean & Associates..
- Senior Dan Grades Promotion Policy
- 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
- 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..!!
- Photos from the USA-TKJ Seminar in Florida..!
- Need Dojo Insurance..!? USA-TKJ recommends Francis Dean & Associates..
- Senior Dan Grades Promotion Policy