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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.

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

Nage Waza

Teaching All Aspects of Throwing and Related Skills

Katame Waza

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

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William Parker Promoted to USA-TKJ Rokudan. Presentation by James R. Webb
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USA-TKJ LIFE MEMBER - JOSE CARRICARTE
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JORGE DELGADO & DIONISIO DE LA TORRE WITH THE NEW USA-TKJ BANNER..!!
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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... 

Other Important Books of Traditional Kodokan Judo

USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO - ACTION SHOTS..!!

USA-TKJ News & Events - 

- REPORT - 2018 USA-TKJ & USJJF NATIONAL & US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- 2018 Spring Edition of "USA TRADITIONAL JUDO TIMES"..!!
- 2018 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..!
​- Need Dojo Insurance..!? USA-TKJ recommends Francis Dean & Associates..

Upcoming TKJ & Partner Events Across the USA & Globe -

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2018 USA-TKJ NATIONAL CHAMPIOPNSHIPS..!!
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USA-TKJ Merchandise at Kiai Budo Shop..!!
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2018 USJJF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS..!!

USA-TKJ Serves American Judokas in Traditional Kodokan Judo...