Tag Archives: USJA

USJA: getting back to our pioneering spirit

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Gerald Lafon

My mom used to take a wooden coat hanger or her high heel shoe to beat my little butt when I misbehaved.  Why the behavior modification tools?  Her excuse was that when she used her hand, she’d break blood vessels … Continue reading →

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One Step Backward, A Few Steps Forward

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Contrary to what I was originally told, I received word a few days ago that the Women’s Judo Championships in Las Vegas scheduled for January 23 will use the new rules. How that came about is more troubling and disappointing … Continue reading →

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Coach Education: Reinventing the Wheel?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

Although most U.S. Judo Association members don’t yet know it, we are working on yet another revamping of the coach education system. It’s unfortunate that we have to address this so soon after the last fix, but four years ago … Continue reading →

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