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

WELCOME TO USA TRADTIONAL KODOKAN JUDO (USA-TKJ) ®

USA-TKJ is Celebrating its 19th Year Anniversary. 2005 - 2024 Congratulations US-TKJ..!!

LET'S CELEBRATE TRAINING & LEARNING
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..!!

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 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 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).

- 2024 USA-TKJ Registered Schools -
And More Coming..!!

USA-TKJ National Referee Program

Dan & Allison Pagan Celebrating Dan's Induction into the USAUMA Hall of Fame..!!

USA-TKJ Board Member - James Webb Congratulating Dionisio de la Torre on his Rokudan Promotion in Traditional Kodokan Judo..!!

The Honor Guard Opens the USAUMA Celebration...!!

Jaime Casanova Martinez, President of the World Judo Federation Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame - Pioneer of Judo..!!

Craig Freeland inducted into the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame - National Judo Sensei..!!

George Newton Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame - Pioneer of Judo..!!

Billie Johns & Bruce Bethers Celebrating the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!!

Pedro Chirino Renteria inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame - International Judo Sensei..!!

Judith Velazquez-Alampi inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame - Distinguished Judo Sensei..!!

Michael Bess inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame - National Judo Sensei..!!

OVER 300 PERSONS ATTENDED THIS GRAND GALA CELEBRATION AT THE SHERIDAN HOTEL ON MARCH 26, 2022 IN NEW JERSEY USA..!!

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 Great Resources of Traditional Kodokan Judo

USA-TKJ BOOK - THE LOST KATA OF KODOKAN JUDO

USA-TKJ BOOK - KODOKAN KIME-NO-KATA

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

Congratulations With Great Respect to Sensei James R. Webb - recently promoted to 9th Dan, Kudan. Presentation made by Sensei Humberto Becerra, 9th Dan, Kudan.

CONGRATULATIONS WITH GREAT RESPECT TO SENSEI DJALMA JOSE CAMPOS - RECENTLY PROMOTED TO 9TH DAN, KUDAN. PRESENTATION MADE BY SENSEI JOSE HIGINO NUNES, 9TH DAN, KUDAN.