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ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER – IPPON!!!
June 19, 2008
President:
Tim Schultheis
VP: Chuck
Clark
Secretary:
Mary Gail Ford
Treasurer:
Frank Oliveri
Editor:
Kei Narimatsu
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Contents:
EDITORIAL – I OBJECT –
OVERRULED-
Local News
USA JUDO NEWS
Reser, Matsumoto, Gotay, Williams-Murray and Stevens Qualify for 2008 Olympic
Games
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Photo Gallery
Rousey, Takata, Olson, Volmar and McCormick Win 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo
Judo in the News
Something to Think About –
A DOG’S PURPOSE
ANTON GEESINK - VIDEO
Upcoming Events
USA Judo Life Members
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EDITORIAL – I OBJECT – OVERRULED
Dear Editor,
I am writing due to an issue that was brought to my attention that occurred
during the Tohkon Judo Tournament last weekend.
During a match the referee called Ippon but
both corner judges signaled wazari-ari. The
referee did not change the score but instead called for a conference. One
of the corner judges was Judge A so I am certain that he can verify this story.
The conference was overheard and both judges stated that they saw a wazari-ari. The referee stated that he saw an Ippon and he refused to change the score. The match
was awarded I realize that this can not be
changed at this time. However I wanted to bring this to your attention.
As I am bringing this to your attention as a second hand account, I would
request (humbly) that you would inquire with Judge A as to the truth of this
and let me know what you discovered.
Thank you,
A concerned coach
P.S.: The competitor that lost the above match took second while the
winner took first. Children should not have to learn about the unfairness
of the world through a Judo competition.
Dear Coach,
You might be talking about a situation I was involved with, OR NOT. Regardless, there are several issues that you bring up here. Unfairness, intimidation of judges by higher rank referees, expectation, accountability, experience, doing the right thing for a player are just several examples of the issues you bring up.
First, under normal circumstances, the rule of three does prevail, regardless of rank on the mat. But I believe this assumes that the experience of all the referees out on the mat are fairly equal, that all have a good understanding of what and how scores should be called, and for whom. Should a referee who has great experience and would probably be right 99.99% of the time accede to the experience of two regional referees who might not have the same experiences as a National or International referee? Should those two, have sway under all situations to give the score they think is a waza-ari for example over an International referee who has called an Ippon? I believe that it is incumbent upon the higher ranking referee to sometimes overrule referees with less experience in the interest of fairness. More to the point, what if the judges call prevailed and the Ippon changed to a waza-ari? What if that player then loses the match? Has not an injustice been done here as well by less experienced referees? This happens – all too often.
As you know, when I am mat side, as a member of the jury, I have to define a fine line between interfering and allowing calls to be made that I do not agree with. I have been known to interfere when I see a gross injustice to one or both players. I have been known to change calls or change who received the score. Certainly, if I do not do anything at the time, I often will call them to the side or talk with each of them as they come off the mat in the hopes of having them learn what an international referee would call. I have told many that as an international referee, I have seen more scores and more situations in one day than most referees, coaches or parents see in one year. That is not bragging, that is just reality and the obligation of being an international referee. We are evaluating all or most of the matches at a domestic event. Our experiences at international competitions are equally intense and focused as well. We see things there regularly that happen only occasionally on the domestic scene especially at local events.
In senior division, most of the competition is pretty intense. These players deserve the best refereeing possible. They generally know who threw and what the score should be. Fortunately, they also understand that at a local event like this, referees come in all sizes and shapes, meaning all levels of experience and they have come to accept wins and loss’ as part of the game. When these same players compete at the Senior Nationals, US Open or other high level events, they also expect a higher level of competency of the refereeing and will not tolerate as many “mistakes” if you will. For Juniors, the same expectations should be expected, especially at the higher levels. However, this is often not the case and even less experienced referees are regularly used at these levels because “they are just kids.”
But I do not want you to think that only International referees have the insight or vision to be right all the time. Certainly the top level referees make mistakes, but hopefully, not as many. Certainly regional and national referees can be as good as more experienced referees. These are the folks who are watched and encouraged to move up in the ranks and themselves become Regional (PJU), Continental (B) and International (A) referees. In the situation you described, my guess is that the center referee convinced the other two judges that the IPPON was the correct call and upon reflection, they agreed to it. Thus, the conference.
All of us want to do what is best for the players. If a mistake is made and not corrected, then two mistakes have been made. I would rather see, if justified, only one mistake made and an “error” corrected. Of course, it could be in your eyes, the judges made the right call and the referee was in error. In that case, please read the above mentioned and insert coach or parent in place of judge.
I trust that this explanation is adequate but if you want to discuss this more, I encourage you to call me, come to some referee clinics or better, referee yourself. Only through learning and challenging oneself can one improve and perhaps appreciate scoring, split second decisions, and knowing the rules.
Thank you for the inquiry. This may very well be the basis of my next newsletter. Certainly it merits consideration.
Best regards,
A Referee
PS: BTW, the judge in question and another judge corrected this referee when a score to the wrong player was awarded earlier in the day. An error was corrected at the embarrassment of the referee and a wrong was righted. This is the right thing to do, all the time, regardless of who the referee or judges are.
LOCAL NEWS
USA JUDO NEWS
Complete coverage of these articles are
available at the USA Judo website at http://www.usjudo.org/
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.
TEAM TRIALS TELEVISD ON SUNDAY, June 22, 2008 noon – 2pm eastern time.
2008 U.S. Olympic
Team Trials for Judo and Wrestling to be Televised on Sunday
Judo fans can watch your favorite players fulfill their Olympic dreams on
MSNBC on Sunday, June 22 from noon - 2 p.m. EST.
The show will include highlights from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo which took place in Las Vegas from June 13-15.
"We are very appreciative to the USOC and to NBC for giving judo the opportunity to reach the masses out there. I know that our athletes, our coaches and the staff put on a great show for the TV audience," said USA Judo CEO Jose H. Rodriguez (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
"Obviously, we could not have made this happen without the support of Las Vegas Events - what a great group of professionals and what a pleasure it has been to work with them!"
Check your local listings for more details
Reser, Matsumoto, Gotay,
Williams-Murray and Stevens Qualify for 2008 Olympic Games
(Las Vegas, Nev.) – Ryan Reser (Colorado
Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training
Center) had won three Pan Am titles and medaled in Europe and Asia,
but until Saturday his dream of becoming an Olympian had been elusive as he was
an alternate to the 2000 and 2004 Teams behind former World Champion Jimmy
Pedro (Wakefield, Mass.)
On Saturday, however, that all changed when Reser won the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo at the Thomas & Mack Center… more>
2008 U.S.
Olympic Team Photo Gallery
Check out photos of Team USA following the awards presentation at http://www.usjudo.org/2008OlympicTeamTrialsPhotoGallery.asp.
Rousey, Takata, Olson, Volmar and McCormick Win 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for
Judo
(Las Vegas, Nev.) – For thirty-five-year-old Brian Olson (Boulder,
Colo. / NYAC /USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center /
90kg), his win at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo on Friday was
more than just qualifying for his fourth Olympic Team.
"This one I think holds more meaning because I took three years off," Olson said. "I’m 35; I was coming in as No. 3 and I had to do it the hard way. For me, this one is by far the one I will cherish the most in regards to the Olympic Trials because I had to earn every single minute of it. There was never an easy point…more>
JUDO IN THE NEWS
USA Today
Moccos are looking to turn Olympics into a family outing
June 12, 2008 Olympic berths in judo
and wrestling will be up for grabs in the same arena this weekend. While judo
hopeful Katie ...
USA Today
Do judo stars have MMA chops?
June 12, 2008 But MMA also has
plenty in common with one of the Olympic martial arts - judo. Judo resembles
MMA's grappling aspects, particularly when both fighters are
...
USA Today
Judo's former prodigy marshals her life, talents
June 1,
2008 Ronda Rousey went to the 2004 Olympics as a teenaged cause
célèbre in judo. The daughter of the USA's only female judo world
...
ESPN.com
Even without sight, Jim Mastro
is a Visionary
May 30, 2008
He won medals in wrestling, judo, shot put, discus and "Goalball," an indoor game that merges soccer, bowling
and team handball. He also played and helped ...
ESPN.com
These athletes balancing motherhood and Olympic dreams
May 10, 2008
Judo Olympian Valerie Gotay said she had two
uneventful pregnancies and delivered both of her daughters
naturally...
Something to Think About – A DOGS PURPOSE.............
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away..
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life
--
like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply..
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it .
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Being always grateful for each new day and for the blessing you have.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
That's what dogs teach us...
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Anton Geesink VIDEO
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=BtyWMKs7dp0&feature=related
Antón Geesink, 1964 gold medalist in
the Tokyo Olympic Games.
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2008
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.
2008 dates
Jun
21 1st
Annual Northcoast Championships
Lorain OH NEW!!
Contact
Paul Jordan judojordan@yahoo.com
Lorretta
Edwards judolorey@aol.com
Jun 23 – 29 Elite
Summer Training Camp – Warwick RI
Contact
Serge Bouyssou
judocoach@cox.net 1-401-647-4678
Jun 27 – 29 USJA
Junior Nationals Judo Championships Boston MA
Contact Jimmy Pedro
http://www.pedrosmartialarts.com/JA08/home.htm
Jun 27 – Jul 3 Elite
Summer Training Camp – Warwick RI
Contact
Serge Bouyssou
judocoach@cox.net 1-401-647-4678
Jul 4 -
6 USJF Junior National Judo
Championships Chicago,
IL
Contact Doug Tono
info@tohkon.com 1-773-784-7766
Robert
Fukuka ed@usjf.com
www.2008usjfjrnationals.com
Jul
18 – 20 2008 Junior US Open Judo Championships –
Ft Lauderdale FL
Contact Gerry Navarro gerrynavarro@aol.com
The complete entry package can be
obtained at: http://judonationals.net/
Jul
20 SASAKI
Clinic – Emerson Family YMCA – St Louis MO
Contact
Eiko
Saito
Shepherd
eikojudo@wisperhome.com
Sensei
Sasaki is a 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist
Jul 25 -
27 2008 Junior USA Judo Junior Olympics Judo
Championships – Orlando FL
Contact
Sherrie Phillips tel. 719.491.9682 fax
719.487.0989 sportsconsult@aol.com
Sept 25-26 13th
Rock and Roll Capital of the World Judo Tournament – Lodi,
OH
Contact Mike
Mooney
440-646-9900 http://www.chutobujudo.com/
mmooney@academycomm.com
Joe Schmidt (330)
273-1573 schmidtjudo@verizon.net
Sept 26 -
28 US Open Judo Championships
Colorado Springs CO PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
Contact Sherrie Phillips tel. 719.491.9682 fax
719.487.0989 sportsconsult@aol.com
Oct 18
San Sedai Dojo Judo Tournament
Madison IN
Contact: Deborah Crawford 1-502-268-5289
Nov 6 -
8 4th All Women’s Championship
Kalamazoo, MI
Contact:
Deborah Fergus email: defrgs6@cs.com
www.southsidedojo.com
Nov
8 Gurnee
Veterans' Day Judo Tournament Lindenhurst, IL
Contact:
Tim Schultheis
(847)244-7847
Email: tschulth@warpnet.net
www.gurneejudoclub.com
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 Illinois. You can start a membership for $75 minimum start payment and $25 per payment thereafter until completed. You can pay by cash, check or credit card. For more information, please contact www.usjudo.org and select “LIFE MEMBERSHIP” Let’s do our share in Illinois. Thanks.