Tag Archives: USA Judo

Notes from the 2009 U.S. Open, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

The U.S. Open is always a good tournament for me to go to because in addition to the Judo, there’s the Judo politics too. I had the opportunity during the 2009 U.S. Open to sit down and talk to a … Continue reading →

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Oversight of Judo Referees

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

Back in May, I came across an article in the San Diego Union entitled U.S. Soccer not hesitant to red-card its Officials. Since I’m a soccer player, I immediately knew the meaning of red-card, and was intrigued. A red card … Continue reading →

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The IJF’s Assault on Coaches

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

Months ago, the IJF decreed that because coaches were making a “spectacle” of themselves (by yelling at referees when they screwed up) they would be banned from matside coaching. They have thankfully revisited that decision. Now, instead of being shuffled … Continue reading →

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