ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER – IPPON!!!

ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER – IPPON!!!

February 5, 2009

President: Tim Schultheis

VP: Chuck Clark

Secretary: Mary Gail Ford

Treasurer: Frank Oliveri

Editor: Kei Narimatsu

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Illinois Judo Newsletter – IPPON!! is the voice of Illinois Judo, sent whenever convenient to members of Illinois Judo and other interested parties. All articles and content are the opinion of the editor unless otherwise noted and do not reflect the opinion of Illinois Judo, its officers or members. Information is gathered from various sources expressly sent for distribution. Contents may contain inaccurate information. If anyone can correct any inaccuracies, they will be published as soon as possible. Information presented will be of a general nature only and will not promote any national organization except USJI/USA Judo or any of its state governing bodies. Tournament and clinic notifications will be made for all organizations and will be guaranteed posted if sent to the editor in electronic format ONLY and in a timely manner. Illinois Judo will make every effort to respect your privacy and never sell, trade, or otherwise abuse the privilege of serving you via this e-mail newsletter.

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Contents:
EDITORIAL –

Referee Corner –

Local News

Something to Think About –

Upcoming Events

USA Judo Life Members

USA Judo News

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EDITORIAL – my 2 cents worth

Wanted to get this out without editorial commentary because of the timely nature of the Illinois Judo Board of Directors meeting this Sunday. Everyone is busy but knowing what is going on in governance within Illinois Judo is part of the responsibility you have to carry it forward. Whether a coach, referee, player, or parent, you have a vested interest in how Judo is run in Illinois. If you like it, let them know. If you don’t like it, let them know. The ultimate insult is to say nothing. The ultimate abuse is neglect. If you do not think your voice counts, think of what that is telling your children or your students. Hey, I don’t have enough time to deal with politics. I have enough trouble just teaching. I don’t care about organized judo. My guess is that all of you care, but are afraid of speaking out. Well don’t be. The leadership of Illinois Judo or for that matter, any other organization does not have a magic bullet. They are not omnipotently intelligent, although each of them are pretty smart. They do not have all the answers and maybe have more questions than they know what to do with. By showing up, by participating, you are telling the leadership that you care. By showing up, you are saying that you are willing to help. By showing up you are part of the solution, not part of the problem. So that is my 2cents worth and that is my editorial comment that I said I was not going to write about.

REFEREE ISSUES –

OTHER or LOCAL NEWS:

ILLINOIS JUDO, INC. BOARD MEETING

Illinois Judo is having their annual meeting this Sunday to be held in Yorkville. Please see attached.

ILLINOIS JUDO, INC. BOARD MEETING

February 8, 2009

1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.

Location: ATLAS PHYSICAL THERAPY

Conference Room

728 W. Veteran’s Parkway Suite 107

Yorkville, IL 60560

Confirmation of Officers: President: Tim Schulthies

Vice Pres: Chuck Clark

Secretary: Mary Gail Ford

Treasurer: Frank Oliveri

When attending please keep in mind that the goal and focus of Illinois Judo, Inc. is to promote and grow Judo in Illinois. We have made an impact in a number of areas in the last three years. Please note our successes:

Annual State Championship
Frequent newsletters informing National and International issues as well as Local information
Rank Promotions
Development of new (and young) referees
Interclub workouts (development of junior athletes)
Administrative issues - the board and officers now have liability insurance, our organization is official (again) with the State of Illinois
Financial accountability
Membership updates

Please come to the meeting with a positive attitude so that we can move forward to further enhance our State organization. President Tim welcomes any and all suggestions on ways to grown Illinois Judo, Inc. - YOUR organization. Keep up the good work of interclub cooperation.

Mary Gail Ford

Secretary

MACCABIAH GAMES:

The following athletes will represent the USA at the 18th Maccabiah Games July 10 - 24, 2009 in Israel. Over 10,000 athletes from 65 countries are expected for the games. Competition will take place all

over Israel.

Open Team:

60 kg Linsey Durlacher Cohens judo IL

73 kg Adam Moyerman Liberty bell PA

81kg Kevin Toll Liberty bell pa

90 kg AAron Cohen Cohen's IL

100kg Barry Friedberg NYAC NY

100+ Anatoliy Kenis Liberty Bell PA

52kg Anya Volyn Liberty Bell NJ

63kg Cleo Grinberg Spartak/JMJC NY

Coach Stephanie Moyerman Judo America CA

Ahmi Caplan from Pedro Ma unfortunately made the team but had to withdrawal.

There is one more spot available on the open team - anyone interested should contact Todd Volyn Judo chair volyn@comcast.net

Junior Team

David Volyn Liberty Bell NJ

Max Bermont Menomonee IL

Andrew Varga Menomonee IL

Benjamin Feiger Menomonee IL

Coach: Todd Volyn Liberty bell NJ

The junior or youth team has openings.

Lou Moyerman - will serve as associate team manager and help run the USA team expected to be over 1,000 strong in 28 sports.

Lastly - each of these athletes has to raise or contribute (3,300 open, 6,600 juniors). Contibutions of support may be made through two methods.

1. Send to the organization -

Maccabi USA Sports for Israel

1926 Arch St 4f

Phila PA, 19103

att: Stephanie Sorkin

Make the check payable to the Maccabi USA Sports for Israel and state who the check is for example; Judo Team General Donation via Judo Chairman, or Judo Team Athlete-NAME YOUR ATHLETE.

2. Send the check made to the organization -

Maccabi USA Sports for Israel

1926 Arch St 4f

Philadelphia PA 19103

att: Stephanie Sorkin

and the information to

Lou Moyerman

9821 Ferndale St

Philadelphia PA 19115

and I will forward the check and make sure the team and/or athlete gets credit. If it is done this method I will make sure the team and athlete gets notifiy and receives the credit due.

As always thanks,

Lou Moyerman

OMG, Conflict in Judo Scheduling – please note this – thank you
Last week, we discovered an unprecedented and potentially disastrous conflict in the Judo schedule, created when the Jr. Nationals was moved from July 4^th week to June 18^th week, resulting in the Jr. Nationals occurring simultaneously with the Greatest Camp on Earth.

We have decided to move the Greatest Camp to the following week. This will have a ripple effect on the martial arts community, so we don’t take this decision lightly. However we refuse to have two national events conflict with each other.

Each year we are astonished to see where campers traveled from to arrive in the Carolinas for this event. Over the past few years, we’ve had campers from Canada, Central America, Europe, Puerto Rico, and 46 states. As we grow, we face additional challenges such as the need for larger venues and more volunteers.

God has amazed me as He has brought forth volunteers in all aspects of the Greatest Camp and campers each year so that we can pay food and venue bills. As long as He continues to bless us, we shall continue to bless you with the Greatest Camp.

Please understand that we don’t want to upset Judoka and the other Martial Artists who faithfully gather at the Greatest Camp each year. However we’ve determined that it is necessary this year to move camp dates to June 25^th - 28^th.

We have some very special guest instructors lined up, to be announced when schedules are finalized, in addition to many regular camp staff instructors back by popular demand.

Remember to watch your emails and the Greatest Camp website (http://www.judocamp.com/) for announcements about our special guests and all-time favorites. You won’t have to email us as in past years. In order to let you know as quickly as possible, names of each exciting clinician will be publicized the minute they are confirmed. :-P

Please advise your students and others who would like to change their calendars while I work on assembling new email groups.
Sincerely,
Debbie Rucker
Carolinas American Judo Association
www.judo-caja.com
Judo@judo-caja.com
Phone (704) 458-1222
Fax (704) 220-0470

Something to Think About – One Day the Devil Challenged the Lord…

One day the devil challenged the Lord to a Judo tournament

One Day the Devil challenged the Lord to a Judo tournament. Smiling the Lord proclaimed, "You don't have a chance, I have Kano, Mifune, Kotani, Kimura and all the greatest players up here".
"Yes", snickered the Devil, "but I have all the referees."

What are the three biggest lies told in Judo?

I haven't worked out in a while.
Let's play light.
Oops. I'm sorry.

A Judo competitor, a Judo coach and a referee were all about to be executed by firing squad. They had heard that the executioners were scared of natural objects. The first day the Judo player was placed in front of the firing squad. At the last moment he yelled out "WATER!" and they all ran away. The next day the sensei was brought to the firing squad but he yelled out "WIND!" and they all ran away again. The next day it was the referee's turn. Knowing that it worked for the other two he yelled "FIRE!" ...and they shot him.

President of Judo Club: "Now, what should the colors of our club be?"
Student: "I'd suggest black and blue."

JOKES are good because of a modicum of truth. J

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 (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.

2009 dates

Jan 31 Jason Morris Clinic – Mundelein IL
Contact Aaron Cohen judo21@aol.com 1-847-372-7373

Feb 8 Executive Board Meeting of Illinois Judo Yorkville, IL
Contact Chuck Clark (630)553-5741 clarkmail4@comcast.net

Feb 13-15 KATA CERTIFICATION AND CLINIC Chicago IL

Contact: Eiko Shepherd eikojudo@wisperhome.com Tel: 618-875-2558 H 618-875-1617 Fax 618-781-5157 Cell

Feb 28 Konjo Dojo St. Louis Championships Fenton MO
Contact: Randy Pierce konjo7@aol.com 636-464-6487(eve) 636-343-2481 (day)

Mar 14 Illinois State Open Championships -- Yorkville, IL
Contact Chuck Clark (630)553-5741 clarkmail4@comcast.net

Mar 20-21 Midwestern Championships Waukegan IL SEE FLYER!!

Contact Aaron Cohen judo21@aol.com 1-847-372-7373

Apr 25 Steven Point Judo Tournament Stevens Point, WI
Contact Tom Gustin trmegustin@charter.net

Nov 7 Gurnee Veterans Day Tournament -- Gurnee, IL
Contact Tim Schultheis (847)244-7847 annetims@comcast.net

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 Weer

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.

USA JUDO NEWS: Complete coverage of 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.

Rodriguez Becomes First U.S. Player to Win Two Medals at Junior Belgian Ladies' Open

In 2007, then-16-year-old Jeanette Rodriguez (Davie, Fla. / USA Judo National Training Site at North Miami) was one of two U.S. players to climb the podium of the prestigious Junior Belgian Ladies' Open for the first time in the event's history.

Two years later, the former Pan American Games bronze medalist has moved up in weight from 48kg to 52kg, but was still considered to be one to watch for the gold medal in Arlon on Saturday.

In a unique format, players must compete in round robin pools with the top two players advancing into the main draw. Once in the draw, a player who loses early may only fight through for bronze if her opponent advances to the final.

Rodriguez appeared to have little difficulty, winning her first match in the pool and pinning Emily Hickman (GBR) in the second. Hickman, like Rodriguez was a former 48kg player who also has moved up in weight, but had World Cup success in 2008 when she won a silver medal at the Birmingham event.

After a first-round bye in the main draw, Rodriguez's momentum was stopped by former 57kg player Carla Grol (NED) who defeated Rodriguez by a penalty that was awarded with three seconds left on the clock... more>

2009 USA Judo Youth & Scholastic National Championships

March 27-29, 2009
The York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Avenue York, PA 17404

York County, Pennsylvania welcomes you to the 2009 USA Judo Youth & Scholastic National Championships. Congratulations athletes, coaches, friends and family! You've worked hard to reach your goals, now we're working hard to make sure your visit to York County outstanding.

York County CVB Offers Reservation Assistance
The York County Convention & Visitors Bureau can make it easy to find a room that's right for you and your team.

For additional information on area properties that currently have rooms available and to make your reservation, visit http://resweb.passkey.com/go/USAJudo or contact Jenna Hubler at the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-858-YORK (ext. 111) or via email at jhubler@yorkpa.org

We maintain an up-to-date list of available rooms and our experienced staff is happy to help you find what works best for you!

The York County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to answer any questions related to area attractions, dining, and shopping as you plan your 2009 USA Judo Youth & Scholastic National Championships visit.

Need a Lift?
Shuttle Service Survey

With preparation for the 2009 USA Judo Youth & Scholastic National Championships well underway, the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to provide the best possible experience and shuttle service that meet your needs. Please complete the brief survey below to let us know if you plan to utilize the event shuttles. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win a gift certificate to a great area restaurant.

Shuttles are currently scheduled to run:

March 27 (For Registration and Weigh In)
From the Hotels (Comfort Inn & Suites, Four Points by Sheraton, Best Western) to the Holiday Inn Conference Center of York where weigh-in and registration will be held.

March 28-29 (Competition Days)
From the Four Host Hotels Above to the York Expo Center

Everyone who responds will be entered to win a gift certificate to an area restaurant. CLICK TO TAKE SURVEY