2020 USA Judo Youth National Championships scheduled for March 28-29, 2020 in Salt Lake City are postponed. More details on re-scheduled dates coming soon. 2020 USA Judo Youth Nationals (Postponed) March 28-March 29 Salt Lake City, Utah Click here for more info
2020 USA Judo Youth Nationals March 28-March 29 Salt Lake City, Utah INFO COMING SOON!!!!!!
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Nanka President Dear all, I have been carefully following the ever increasing news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and trying to gauge its possible impact on our sport here in Southern California. To this end I have been consulting with our NANKA leaders and others with better knowledge of medical, infectious disease and public heath than myself. My intention is to understand how to take a position that would be in the best interest of our members without any overreaction. I understand the perspective that some believe that the situation and risk to COVID-19 in Los Angeles is not as scary as other parts of the US or the world and that cancelling opportunities to compete or practice is not desirable. But I believe that it is important for communities to look out for one another and for us to do what is best for our local judo communities and dojos. Our newly formed Medical Advisory Committee has offered their recommendation and opinion on whether NANKA should hold its Spring Tournament as scheduled, they inform us that COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus and its spread will probably get worse before it gets better, that the risk is great. By all accounts, experts are indicating that the COVID-19 death rate is likely to be 20 – 35 times greater than flu. According to the CDC the “death rate of influenza for the 2018-2019 Flu season was 34, 200 in the US”. Now admittedly most COVID-19 deaths are occurring in people with bad or compromised health conditions. The older you are the more likely you are to die due to COVID-19. At the other end of the spectrum, it is very possible that infected children and those who are fit and healthy may not show any signs of having the virus at all and not be aware that they are potential vector transmitters of the virus. By their nature our tournaments are a gathering of people coming from different neighborhoods of Los Angeles and surrounding counties, all sitting, socializing and mingling in proximity. While, our participants are defying best personal distance practices to fight in very close contact. This situation can only be viewed as potential for increasing the risk of spreading COVID-19. It only takes one person who due to the 5-day incubation time may not be aware of their infection, to unknowingly pass it to many other people. Who when they go home in turn pass it on to an at risk member of their family. While there are personal hygiene behaviors and potentially other restrictive strategies, we can use at the tournament site, they are not sufficient and cannot guarantee protection from COVID-19, even with the perception of a low risk of infection. The only safe way to avoid being infected by the virus is to avoid the places where it can be passed on. The question to myself is whether the safety and protection of our members, their families, our volunteers and staff is more important than the risk of gathering and competing and the potential loss to our revenue. These are the reasons why, after detailed and thoughtful discussion, consultation with those knowledgeable in infectious disease and public health, I have decided that we should in good conscious postpone the NANKA Spring Tournament and reschedule for later date and the risks to health and safety are less. This decision is not one made in panic because there is risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, rather it is one of precaution because we cannot guarantee there is no risk. To do otherwise given the situation and the concerns being expressed locally and nationally would be irresponsible. Regards Keith Chu, Nanka Yudanshakai, President
The annual Nanka Awards Banquet has been postponed due to the Coronavirus shutdown. No further information is available at this time.
Good morning everyone, I would like to invite you to our upcoming USJF/Nanka Teachers’ Course scheduled at the Gardena Judo Club on Sunday, 19 April, 2020 from 8:30-6:00 pm. This course aimed at budding assistant instructors, provides training in developing your teaching skills and effectively delivering material so your students clearly understand and are better able to perform their Judo skills. This will also improve your Judo skills as well since you will have to perform the demonstration and provide effective feedback to your students. Bring your Judogi and be prepared to deliver a lesson plan. Bring your notebook and pen/pencil to take notes and create/modify your lesson plan. Concentrate your time on preparing and delivering a concise lesson plan to a group of students successfully. There is litany of resources on the USJF Teachers’ Institute website to draw helpful information from to assist you in clearly and efficiently presenting a Judo lesson plan. You can complete the other required certifications later if you’re limited in time. Each candidate will write a lesson plan prior to their lesson demonstration. Each candidate will give two different lessons during the course. Here is an example of a veteran instructor’s lesson plan. You will be divided into two groups presenting your lesson plan and being critiqued on your delivery. Throughout the day, you will build upon each other’s demonstrations and make improvements on your delivery each time. But, don’t wing it. It will show. Your evaluation will focus on how you deliver your lesson plan as an instructor. Yes, it is vital to be able to demonstrate the technique. But, it is just as important to know how to teach someone a technique in a clear, coherent manner with useful feedback as your students practice the technique. Remember this mantra; WHOLE, PART, WHOLE for teaching. Once you have completed Saturday’s course, in order to receive your Teachers or Assistant Teachers’ Certification, you will need to complete the following; Complete theTeachers’ Course online test.· Fulfill the certificate requirements; Safesport CDC Concussion Background check First Aid/CPR: Certificate (online) The Red Cross offers online Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR coursesfor only $30 and at your convenience. This is a little more comprehensive than just an Adult First Aid/CPR course. For some of you, you may have some of these certificates on record with the USJF from prior certifications, such as coach’s, referee’s or a recent rank promotion. Please verify that your certifications are within the last two years in order to be valid. Otherwise, you will need to re-certify any one of these certificates. If your background check is invalid or incomplete, submit a new application as soon as possible since this process is the most time consuming and will take a few weeks to complete. You have plenty of time to complete these certifications well in advance. Having these certifications will also benefit you in receiving your coaching or referee’s certifications as well as your next promotion. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE: Since the USJF Office will grant your Teacher’s Certificate once you have completed the course, when you have completed the online exam, the Teachers’ Course, all of your certifications, background check successfully and a headshot photo of yourself, please forward your certificates in a .pdf format directly to Terri Weibel at adminmgr@usjf.com. Title your certificate emails to Terri as “USJF Teachers’ Course certifications-(Your name)“. Send it in as once package to minimize the administrative burden rather, one by one. Safesport Concussion First Aid/CPR Background check Headshot The USJF will be automatically notified that you have completed the online test. They will keep your certificates on file. But, in the same token, keep a record of your certificates as well and know when to re-certify in order to stay current. If you are missing any of your certificates, background check, and online examination or demonstrate a deficiency in your teaching ability, you will not be granted your teaching certificate until you have fulfilled your requirements. You may ask the USJF if any of your certificates are out of date. The headshot will be place on your USJF Teacher’s Card. There are additional subjects that you may review to enhance your presentations. There are other resources to also review; Teacher Certification Required Forms Checklist to complete: National Teacher Certification Teacher Certification Videos Lesson Plan Worksheet Download Teacher Lesson Evaluation Terminology Appendix: Identification of Techniques Palacio Sensei may present in person in the morning the following subjects; Intro to TeacherCertification Champion of character Lifespan of the Dojo Instructor Childhood Growth and Motor Development Risk Management UPDATE: For now, there are some very interesting and informative Judo audio presentations at the usjfteachers.com website under video presentations. These presentations provide some important instructional, organizational and social insights. Review these presentations for your course preparations. Once you are certified as an Assistant Teacher, your Assistant Teacher certification is valid for four years. You will still have to renew your First Aid/CPR, Safesport and Concussion during that time since these certifications are only valid for two years. After two years, you may simply re-certify online your Assistant Teacher certification through the USJF without attending another Teachers’ Course. We may finish around 5:30-6:00 pm. Be prepared. Share this email with others who might be interested in this program. Please RSVP your attendance by replying to this email. Please wait to register until this course is officially sanctioned. If you know anyone that might be interested in this course, please forward it to them. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best Regards, Jerry Hazemoto sawtellejudo@gmail.com 310 478-2411
California Judo Inc. State Championships @ San Francisco (Postponed) Important: This tournament has been postponed due to the concerns of the Coronavirus. No date has been confirmed yet. Tournament Registration Link: https://www.caljudoinc.org/ccsf-state-tournament.html
