November 2, 2006
President: Tim
Schultheis
VP: Chuck
Clark
Secretary: Mary Gail Ford
Treasurer: Frank Oliveri
Editor:
Kei Narimatsu
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Contents:
Editorial – SO YOU WANT TO BE A CHAMPION?
LOCAL NEWS
Coach’s
Certification Clinic – Mr Pat Burris
Yamashita
Video
ILLINOIS
Judo Promotions
5th
Wolf Judo Tournament
1st
Illinois Judo Junior Development Workout
2nd
Ocean State International Judo Tournament
USA JUDO NEWS
Steve Bell
Passes Away
Serving Our Country
Something to Think About – MARBLES
Upcoming Events
USA Judo Life Members
EDITORIAL – SO YOU WANT
TO BE A CHAMPION?
How does one become #1? How do I become a
National Champion, an Olympian, an Olympic Champion? Wait, wait,
wait. Too soon. How do I become a Regional Champion, a State
Champion, a Local Champion? Wait, wait, wait. Too soon. How
do I get to be a black belt, a brown belt? How do I get from White Belt
to Yellow Belt? These questions, of course, can not be answered simply by
telling someone to practice hard and you will win. These questions can
only be answered by the heart and soul of the participants. How much do
you want something and how much are you willing to sacrifice to get it.
Are you willing to work or do you just expect it to be handed to you. How
patient or impatient are you? How ethical or unethical are you in
achieving success? Will you sacrifice your family, your health, your job,
your school to achieve success? What kind of work ethic do you
have? How much natural talent do you possess? How lucky are
you?
Not everyone can be an Olympic Champion.
Think about it, only 14 people win every 4 years in Judo. Those are not
great odds. And yet, some do win and some win multiple times.
Personally I can not tell you how to become a champion. But I can
speculate on how to be a champion.
It can be said that when the practice is hard,
the winning is easy AND when the practice is easy the winning is hard.
This is true but first, you must believe in your self. You must be
persistent in your goals and you must have a little luck. You have to
practice hard. 100 uchikomi’s do not cut it. You must do 1000 – in
one night. Practicing one night a week will not make you great.
Practicing three to four days a week as a minimum and you might have a
chance. Champions can do the basics right – every time. Having
natural ability helps but is not a prerequisite for greatness. Focused
goals and hard work are key components in a quest to become a champion.
Ethical behavior will give you a sense of worthiness – cheating under any
circumstances will be an empty victory. Study and listen to your Sensei’s
for they have years of experience over you. Keep an open mind on how to
do things. Experiment with different techniques and methods – pick what
is best for you. Do not be afraid of questioning the system but be
respectful in doing so. Win with humility, lose with dignity. Teach
others what you have been taught for in teaching, you WILL become
better. Your actions should always bring credit to yourself, your parents
and family, your instructor and your friends. Never do anything to bring
shame or disrespect to them or this sport.
So is this the way to win matches? Win a
medal? Not quite yet. You must understand that discipline is the
key to being a champion. Not making the same mistake twice. Repetition,
repetition, repetition. Consistently recognizing your mistakes in
practice will go a long way in recognizing your strengths and weaknesses in
competition. Be like a balloon. Grow in all directions
equally. Work first on your weaknesses and after you have mastered them,
then on your strengths. Know the rules and know them well.
Maintain a consistent work ethic in whatever you
do – in your sport, in your job, in your school, in your home, in your
interpersonal relationships, with friends and foe alike. Winning at all
costs is too costly. Winning honestly and fairly is the sign of a true
champion. So in the final analysis, a true champion is not one who wins
the medal at the end of the day. It is the one who brings credit to him
or herself. It is the one who is a mentor to those with less talent or
money. It is the one who gives of themselves fully and unconditionally to
the betterment of their sport, their company, their school, their family, their
community, THE world. The champion is one who gives more than they
receive and understand with humble appreciation, the talents they may possess
to accomplish these goals. You must fervently believe, ardently desire
and thoroughly commit to be a champion in anything you do. To do anything
less is cheating yourself and those around you. This, to me, is THE
TRUE CHAMPION.
LOCAL NEWS
Announcing Illinois Judo Coach's
Certification Clinic, featuring USA Coaches Development Director, Mr. Pat
Burris
IJI will hold a coach's
certification clinic on December 9, 2006 at the
YAMASHITA VIDEO
This
is an in-depth 10 minute video of Yamashita teaching his Tokui waza - Osoto
Gari! Thanks to Dennis Helm for
sending this UTUBE video of one of the best Judoka’s this sport has
everproduced. A must download for those interested in seeing absolutely
classic Judo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kp5lUDjcds
ILLINOIS JUDO INC PROMOTIONS as of 10/28/2006.
Submitted by: Dennis Helm, IJI Promotion Board
Secretary
Leon C.
Battoste Sho
Dan South Suburban
Eric R. Haerr
Sho Dan
Gregory Henderson Sho
Dan
Brian
Liss
Sho Dan Cohen’s
Mick V. Kaminsky Sho
Dan Cohen’s
Michael
DeLaney Sho
Dan Cohen’s
Rhett B.
Sure
Sho Dan Gurnee
Gene
Eydleman
NiDan
Kokushikan
Scott G.
Goldstine Ni Dan
Menomonee
Marek
Pieprzyk Ni
Dan
Kokushikan
Emil
Vinesar
Ni Dan
Kokushikan
Andre L.
Campos San
Dan South Suburban
Brett L.
Wolf
San Dan Menomonee
Donald
Fowler Jr. Yo
Dan Cohen’s
Raymond
Gussman Yo
Dan Fox
Valley
Rodger L.
Tellor Yo
Dan Basement
Dojo
Paul
Armetta
Roku Dan Tohkon
Richard
Haberkorn Roku Dan
Tohkon
Three Reports from Brett
Wolf
5Th Wolf Judo Tournament
The fifth annual Wolf Judo
Tournament was held on October 15, 2006. The tournament which took place at the
Military Arts Institute
1st Illinois Judo Jr.
Development Workout
On Saturday October 21, 2006
Illinois Judo held their first statewide workout. The event was hosted by the
Menomonee Judo Club and was attended by nearly fifty judoka ( including sensei
)from throughout the area. These events will be held monthly and hosted
by different dojos. Students ranging in age from four to eighteen participated
in spirited randori sessions for over two hours. It's a great opportunity for
students to get a chance to workout with top players from other dojos in the
area. The variety of sizes, styles and clubs will help get our younger judoka
ready for future tournaments. Another goal of the workouts are to get area
clubs together and build relationships outside of your own dojo. When we go to
national events we not only represent our club, but also Illinois Judo. We can
draw strength from building these relationships. The five dollar fee that goes
directly to Illinois Judo raised $200 for this event alone. Our next workout
will take place on Saturday November 18, 2006 at Yorkville Judo Club. The
workout will run from 10am-12pm and there will be a $5 donation to Illinois
Judo. If you have any questions or have interest in hosting a future workout,
contact Brett Wolf, Director of Jr. Development (773)230-6070
2nd Ocean State
International Judo Tournament
On Saturday October 28, 2006
the second annual Ocean State Invitational was held in Warwick, Rhode
Island. The event hosted by the Mayo Quanchi Judo Club attracted much of
the top judo talent from throughout the east coast. The Menomonee Judo Club was
represented by three judoka. All three players are current national champions
and did a wonderful job.
Andrew
Varga 1st Intermediate 2 Boys 43kg
Max
Bermont 2nd Intermediate 2
Boys 55kg
4th Intermediate 2 Boys +55kg
Ben
Feiger
3rd Intermediate 2 Boys 38kg
3rd Intermediate 2 Boys 43kg
USA Judo
News
Complete coverage of
these articles available at the USA Judo website. Click on the link http://www.usjudo.org/ and click on the What's New page to see all the
recent news items. The items listed below may or may not be linked
already. To get further information on any of these stories, it is better
to go to the USA Judo website.
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Steve
Bell Passes Away
The martial arts and judo
worlds have lost a great competitor and friend. Through his club, Bell
produced many Junior National Champions during the past 15 years. The
Celebration of Life party for Antelope Valley Coach Steve Bell who
passed away Oct. 23 will be on Sunday Nov. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Exact
address and further details will be provided as they are made available. Editors
Note: Steve Bell, originally from Canada, immigrated to California to
start Antelope Valley Judo Club. I did not know Steve well but I do
know that he was highly respected, a great coach and teacher of Judo.
His video, Xtreme Judo, is a seminal and most influential video for advanced
Judo techniques. A must have for any serious Judoist. His
untimely death IS a tremendous loss not only to Antelope Valley Judo Club and
their students but also for all of judo. Our sympathies to Steve and
his personal and extended family. |
SERVING OUR COUNTRY
PVT Luke Jacobsen – Milwaukee,
WI
LTJG Donny Newsome, Gurnee,
IL
LT Nick Oldfield, Navy, Virginia – home
base
Mike Preditus,
IL
SGT Dennis Pruitt,
IRAQ
Dan Smith, Dickson,
TN
Please let me know other Judo families who have loved ones serving in our
military: rank, branch of service and where they are serving.
Thanks.
Something
to Think About
–
Babs Miller was bagging some early potatoes for
me. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and
feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked
green peas.
I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for
creamed peas and new potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn't help overhearing
the conversation between Mr. Miller and the ragged boy next to me.
"Hello Barry, how are you today?"
"H'lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus' admirin'
them peas. Sure look good."
"They are good, Barry. How's your Ma?"
"Fine Gittin' stronger alla' time."
"Good. Anything I can help you with?"
"No,Sir. Jus'admirin'them peas."
"Would you like to take some home?"
"No, Sir. Got nuthin'to pay for em
with."
"Well, what have you to trade me for some
of those peas?"
"All I got's my prize marble here."
"Is that right? Let me see it."
"Here 'tis. She's a dandy."
"I can see that. Hmmmmm, only thing is
this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like
this at home?"
"Not zackley; but almost."
"Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home
with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble."
"Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller."
Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came
over to help me. With a smile she said, "There are two other boys like him
in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain
with them for peas, apples, tomatoes, or
whatever. When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he
decides he doesn't like red after all and he sends them home with a bag of
produce for a green marble or an orange one, perhaps."
I left the stand smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time later I moved to Colorado but I never forgot the story of
this man, the boys, and their bartering.
Several years went by, each more rapid that
the previous one. Just recently I had occasion to visit some old
friends in that Idaho community
and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his
viewing that evening and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany
them. Upon arrival at the mortuary we fell into line to meet the relatives of
the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could.
Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was
in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white
shirts ... all very professional looking.
They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and
smiling by her husband's casket. Each of the young
men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to
the casket.
Her misty light blue eyes followed them as, one by one; each young man stopped briefly and placed his
own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the casket. Each left the mortuary
awkwardly, wiping his eyes.
Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who
I was and mentioned the story she had told me about the marbles. With her eyes
glistening, she took my hand and led me to the casket.
"Those three young men, who just left, were
the boys I told you about. They just told me how they appreciated the things
Jim "traded" them. Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind
about color or size....they came to pay their debt."
"We've never had a great deal of the
wealth of this world," she confided, "but right now, Jim would
consider himself the richest man in Idaho "
With loving gentleness she lifted the lifeless
fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three exquisitely
shined red marbles.
Moral: We will not be remembered by our words, but
by our kind deeds.
Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but
by the moments that take our breath.
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2006
Please note the following events on the horizon for Illinois and the
Midwest. Communication and download information can be gotten directly
through this email by attachments or by going to www.judofdl.com (Brett
Wood Taylor Welcome Mat Judo). OR www.judocalendar.com (Jim
Carmer). Either site is a wealth of information on Judo events.
Both have more events listed than I have, so visit their sites often.
Thanks.
Nov 4 –
5 2nd Annual All Women’s
Championships Kalamazoo,
MI
Contact
Deborah Fergus DeFrgs6@cs.com
http://www.southsidedojo.com/womens
Nov 12 Gurnee
Veteran's Day Judo Tournament
Grayslake, IL
Contact Tim Schultheis tschulth@warpnet.net
or flyer available www.gurneejudoclub.com
Nov 17 Jimmy Pedro – A Special
Judo Seminar Midway Judo Club – West St Paul, MN
Contact George Trembulak
651-778-3740 or Midway Judo Club at 651-453-0403
Nov
18
Junior Development Clinic – Open Workout
Yorkville Judo Club
Yorkville,
IL
Contact Brett
Wolf
azumah4@yahoo.com
SEE FLYER in attachment –
NEW!!
Dec
2
Santa’s Shiai Fond du Lac, WI
Contact Brett
Wood-Taylor welcomemat@charter.net
Dec 9 Illinois Judo Coach's Certification Clinic Tohkon Judo Academy, Chicago, IL
Contact Tim Schultheis tschulth@warpnet.net
or (847)244-7847 SEE
FLYER in attachment – NEW!!
Dec
9 IJI Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Tohkon Judo
Academy –
Chicago
NEW!!
To be held 1 hour before the IJI Coaches Certification Clinic
Dec
26 – 30 Gurnee
Judo Holiday Camp featuring Carrie Chandler
Gurnee, IL
Contact
Tim Schultheis tschulth@warpnet.net
for more information www.gurneejudoclub.com
Dec
30
Junior Development Clinic – Open
Workout
Gurnee Judo
Club
Gurnee, IL
Contact Brett
Wolf
azumah4@yahoo.com
2007 dates
Jan TBD Junior
Development Clinic – Open Workout
Tohkon Judo Academy Chicago, IL
Contact Brett
Wolf
azumah4@yahoo.com
Feb
18 Illinois State Open Judo Championships
Yorkville IL
Contact Chuck Clark: (630)553-5741 clarkmail@sbcglobal.net
OR
Tim Schultheis (847)244-7847
Feb
Sensei Memorial San Jose, CA
-
Referee Examination Site
Mar
2-4 Midwestern Championships Illinois
-
Referee Examination Site
Mar
10 New York Open, New York City
Mar
24-26 MS/HS/Collegiate National Championships – Miami, FL
Apr
1-2 Liberty Bell – Philadelphia, PA
-
Referee Examination Site
Apr
7-8 Northglenn – Denver, CO
Apr
20-21 Senior Nationals – Miami, FL
May
29-30 Am-Can Challenge – Buffalo, NY
-
Referee Examination Site
Jul 7 – 8 Junior Olympics –
Jul
2007 USJA Junior Nationals – Indianapolis, IN
Jul
14-15 USJF Junior Nationals – Ypsilanti, MI
Aug
4-5 USA Judo Junior Open – Ft Lauderdale, FL?
Sep
2007 Ladder and Fall Classic
Sep/Oct
2007 USA Judo Senior Open
Nov
2007
Continental Crown – Seattle, WA
-
Referee Examination Site
Nov
2007
Dallas Invitational – Dallas, TX
-
Referee Examination Site
LIFE
MEMBERSHIPS INFORMATION – USA JUDO
For more information on Life
Membership in USA Judo, please contact USA Judo and click on “LIFE
MEMBERSHIP”
Nat’l Order Name
030
1 Henry
Okamura(deceased)
041
2 Kei
Narimatsu
065
3 James
Colgan
122
4
Richard Fukuyama(deceased)
125
5
Joanne Barthold(deceased)
139
6
George Stanich
148
7 Mary
Gail Ford
161
8 Kevin
Narimatsu (CA)
162
9 Scott
Narimatsu (CA)
164
10 Byung Chul Cho
167
11 Yung Kim
177
12 Kyu Yoon
181
13 John Bek
189
14 Quentin Thompson
201
15 Michiyuki Sasa
216
16 George Weers
271
17 Susan McConnell
289
18 William
Jaconetti
291
19 Jean S Narimatsu
292
20 Susan Narimatsu
324
21 Timothy Tremaine
342
22 Stephen Bergren
349
23 Timothy Canty
355
24 Tim Schultheis
358
25 Bradford Lee
(NV)
363
26 Frank Oliveri
364
27 Michael Ogata
(FL)
370
28 Jeanette J
Narimatsu
371
29 Julie K
Narimatsu
374
30 Joe Kajita (CA)
378
31 Eiko Shepherd
381
32 Bill
Dunning(deceased)
382
33 Yasko Odagiri
383
34 Wren Odagiri
385
35 Cary Yamanaka
(MN)
387 36
Don Bordeau
There are currently only 36 Life Members in