The mission of the USJA Promotion Board is to ensure that the standards of promotions awarded by the USJA reflect the technical expertise, range of techniques, character development, overall judo knowledge, and contributions of the person being promoted. Inherent in this process is the direct evaluation of candidates for high dan promotions. Additionally, the Board will ensure that the process maintains its fairness by simultaneously withholding ranks from unqualified candidates and recognizing deserving candidates.
Please remember all coaches must now take and pass this online test. You may do this at your convenience. It takes between 2 and 3 hours total but can be completed in segments. Once you have completed the program, please send a copy of the certificate to the USJA Office. Please go to Safe Sport, select the option of USA Judo member or Non-USA Judo member, and follow the required steps. You will use your USA Judo membership number if you are a member. If you are a non-member, please send an email to support@USJA.net requesting access to the Safe Sport Program. The National Office will give you a number to use to access Safe sport.
By taking the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. Click Here to take the Heads Up Concussion course. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate and email it to the office for verification.
To complete the NAYS course, please visit the National Alliance for Youth Sports website, choose the 'SIGN UP' button and follow the instructions. Upon proper completion, download the certificate and email to support@usja.net or fax to (844) 892-6608. You may visit the NAYS website HERE.
Go to the Background Screening Site HERE.
| Name | Rank | Location | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark A. Hays | Rokudan - 6th Degree | manddhays@cox.net | Santee CA | Member |
| Randy K. Pierce | Hachidan - 8th Degree | konjo7@aol.com | Imperial MO | Member |
| Kenneth Durand | Shichidan - 7th Degree | kdurand603@gmail.com | Keene NH | Vice Chair |
| Russell D. Burke | Shichidan - 7th Degree | tpd1161@gmail.com | Toledo OH | Secretary |
| James S. Bregman | Judan - 10th Degree | jsbregman.64@gmail.com | Leesburg VA | Member |
| Heiko Rommelmann Jr | Rokudan - 6th Degree | heikojr@yahoo.com | Webster NY | Member |
| Jan D. Finkbeiner | Shichidan - 7th Degree | janfinkbeiner54@gmail.com | Williamsport PA | Member |
| John Paccione | Shichidan - 7th Degree | sijudo1@aol.com | Cape Coral FL | Chairman |
| Osmil Millan | Hachidan - 8th Degree | oshachidan@tds.net | Maddison WI | Member |
| Name | Mark A. Hays |
|---|---|
| Rank | Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| manddhays@cox.net | |
| Location | Santee CA |
| Position | Member |
| Name | Randy K. Pierce |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hachidan - 8th Degree |
| konjo7@aol.com | |
| Location | Imperial MO |
| Position | Member |
| Name | Kenneth Durand |
|---|---|
| Rank | Shichidan - 7th Degree |
| kdurand603@gmail.com | |
| Location | Keene NH |
| Position | Vice Chair |
| Name | Russell D. Burke |
|---|---|
| Rank | Shichidan - 7th Degree |
| tpd1161@gmail.com | |
| Location | Toledo OH |
| Position | Secretary |
| Name | James S. Bregman |
|---|---|
| Rank | Judan - 10th Degree |
| jsbregman.64@gmail.com | |
| Location | Leesburg VA |
| Position | Member |
| Name | Heiko Rommelmann Jr |
|---|---|
| Rank | Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| heikojr@yahoo.com | |
| Location | Webster NY |
| Position | Member |
| Name | Jan D. Finkbeiner |
|---|---|
| Rank | Shichidan - 7th Degree |
| janfinkbeiner54@gmail.com | |
| Location | Williamsport PA |
| Position | Member |
| Name | John Paccione |
|---|---|
| Rank | Shichidan - 7th Degree |
| sijudo1@aol.com | |
| Location | Cape Coral FL |
| Position | Chairman |
| Name | Osmil Millan |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hachidan - 8th Degree |
| oshachidan@tds.net | |
| Location | Maddison WI |
| Position | Member |
| Form | Actions |
|---|---|
| * Promotion Point Approval 07/10/2023 | View Download |
| * Rank Examination for all Senior Kyu Ranks Through Shodan | View Download |
| * USJA Rank Promotion Updates | View Download |
| 9th and 10th Dan Promotion Requirements | View Download |
| 9th and 10th Dan Recommendation For Promotion Form | View Download |
| Black Belt 1-3 Dan Promotion Form (2024) | View Download |
| Black Belt 1-3 Dan Promotion Package | View Download |
| Black Belt 1-3 Dan Recommendation For Promotion Form | View Download |
| Black Belt Dan Promotion Package | View Download |
| Black Belt Dan Recommendation For Promotion form | View Download |
| Black Belt Promotion 1-3 Worksheet | View Download |
| Black Belt Promotion Exam | View Download |
| Certified Rank Examiner Application Form | View Download |
| Judo Rank Validation Form | View Download |
| Judo Rank Validation Package | View Download |
| Junior Recommendation for Promotion Form | View Download |
| Nuts and Bolts USJA Judo Promotion Process | View Download |
| Promotion - Senior Kyu | View Download |
| Safesport & Heads Up Instructions | View Download |
| Senior Points Guide - 12/20 p28-33 | View Download |
| USJA Judo Rank Promotion System – Addendum 4.0 (Effective 8/2/2023) | View Download |
| Member | Emily Test |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 05/16/2024 |
| Club | Test Emily Club 1 |
| Member | Antonio Ricardo Liborio |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 05/15/2024 |
| Club | Tampa Florida Judo |
| Member | Sergio Sanchez |
|---|---|
| Rank | Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| Rank Date | 05/13/2024 |
| Club | RYOKU JUDO CLUB |
| Member | Richard Rose |
|---|---|
| Rank | Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| Rank Date | 05/13/2024 |
| Club | Goltz Judo |
| Member | Israel Gelpi |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 04/23/2024 |
| Club | Bronx Judo and Martial Arts Inc. |
| Member | Kevin M. Fritschy |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 04/23/2024 |
| Club | Derry Judo Club |
| Member | Renato Migliaccio |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 04/01/2024 |
| Club | Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo |
| Member | Jim L. Nieto |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hon. Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| Rank Date | 02/21/2024 |
| Club | Santa Monica Judo and Jujitsu Kai |
| Member | John A. Kirby |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 02/18/2024 |
| Club | Mossy Creek Dojo |
| Member | Robert Martinez Sr |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hon. Rokudan - 6th Degree |
| Rank Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Club | Cohesion Training Academy |
| Member | Steven Matias |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Club | Cohesion Training Academy |
| Member | Miguel Leon |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/24/2023 |
| Club | RYOKU JUDO CLUB |
| Member | Dr. Robert M. Hunter Jr |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Club | Renshu Ryu Judo |
| Member | Matthew Vander Horck |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/17/2023 |
| Club | Makoto Kai Judo |
| Member | Kenneth W. Hudson III |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/12/2023 |
| Club | UNLV Rebels Judo |
| Member | Niilo H. Blomquist |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 10/12/2023 |
| Club | Jita Kyoei Judo Klub |
| Member | Gregg R. Trude |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 09/27/2023 |
| Club | Leesburg Judo Ryu and Mastery Jiu Jitsu |
| Member | Thomas L. Moreau |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 09/17/2023 |
| Club | Derry Judo Club |
| Member | Huie Clinton Brizendine |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 09/12/2023 |
| Club | Bowling Green Kentucky Judo Club |
| Member | Daniel J. Durand |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 09/12/2023 |
| Club | Keene YMCA Judo Club |
| Member | James Adkins |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 08/30/2023 |
| Club | Ohio Judan Judo Club |
| Member | Loren Bentley |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 07/06/2023 |
| Club | Yawara Judo and Jujutsu of New Mexico |
| Member | Robert F. Anton |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 06/22/2023 |
| Club | San Machi Budo Kai |
| Member | Timothy D. Jones |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 06/13/2023 |
| Club | 6-10 Judo Club |
| Member | Thomas G. Jones |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 06/13/2023 |
| Club | 6-10 Judo Club |
| Member | Reginald E. Sutton |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yodan - 4th Degree |
| Rank Date | 06/01/2023 |
| Club | Pro-Fit Judo |
| Member | David A. Wojcik |
|---|---|
| Rank | Godan - 5th Degree |
| Rank Date | 05/31/2023 |
| Club | Ippon Judo and Jujitsu |