A reminder: the pre-registration deadline for the Junior Nationals and Grass Roots Summer Nationals

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder: the pre-registration deadline for the Junior Nationals and Grass Roots Summer Nationals in Grand Rapids is this Friday, June 22. Pre-register and save money!

Did you know you can pre-purchase tournament gear online? Just go here

Book the host hotel online or book by phone at (616) 776-6450.

Here you can find all the latest tournament information.

On it you will find the registration flyers for both the USJF-JA Jr Nationals and the Grass Roots Summer Nationals Senior/Master/Novice flyer

Also on the website:

Hotel and Other Travel Information
Coach Registration Information
Grass Roots Summer Nationals Senior/Master/Novice flyer
Competitor Clinic featuring Senior Elite Players Jack Hatton and Harun Bogdanic
Traditions of Kodokan Judo Clinic featuring Professor Susumu Takahashi
T-Shirt and Other Merchandise
Vendor, Sponsor and Advertising information

I hope to see you all out at this year’s USJF-JA Jr and Summer Nationals!

Jim Murray
Godai Judo
Phone: 616-293-1568

Kiotsuke — Attention

Jigoro Kano said, "Don’t think about what to do after you become strong – I have repeatedly stressed that the ultimate goal of Judo is to perfect the self, and to make a contribution to society. In the old days, Jujutsu practitioners focused their efforts on becoming strong, and did not give too much consideration to how they could put that strength to use. Similarly, Judo practitioners of today do not make sufficient efforts to understand the ultimate objective of Judo. Too much emphasis is placed on the process rather than the objective, and many only desire to become strong and be able to defeat their opponents. Of course, I am not negating the importance of wanting to become strong or skilled. However, it must be remembered that this is just part of the process for a greater objective … The worth of all people is dependent on how they spend their life making contributions."