2015 3rd Qtr News Letter

3RD QUARTER 2015
T ENN ESSEE
JU DO
I N C
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLUB
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Mossy Creek Dojo
CLUB NEWS
CLUB NEWS
1
2
CONTINUED
2015 TJI
2
ANNUAL MEETING
COACHES NEWS
3
REFEREE NEWS
3
PROMOTIONS
4
MEMBERSHIP
5
WHO TO
5
CONTACT
Since 2001 there has been a dedicated group of Judo practitioners in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Over the past decade,
we have worked out in community centers, dance studios, karate dojos, basements, and college recreation rooms. All of
these areas were cost effective but they have downsides. They tend to have limited access, limited scheduling options,
and poor work out surfaces. We would also lose 20 minutes or more of each class laying out mats and then taking up
mats. Finally, in summer 2013, we created Mossy Creek Dojo. We bought the old Jefferson City Church of God location.
We now have a 60 tatami mat area over a sprung floor. We are proud of our mat surface.
We have three yudansha that regularly practice and instruct.
Dr. John Kirby started martial arts training in 1990 in Kodokan Judo, Tomiki Ryu Aikido and Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo. He
has studied in rough chronological order with John Usher (aikido, jodo), Chris Dewey (judo), Larry Beard (judo), Karl Geis
(aikido, jodo, judo), Dr. Gary Berliner (judo), Price Jacobs (judo), Bob Byrd (judo), Bob Rea (judo), Nick Lowry (aikido, jodo,
judo), Jack Bieler (aikido, jodo) and Dan Pearson (jodo). Dr. Kirby currently works as a physician in the Jefferson City area
of East Tennessee. He currently holds the ranks of: Yondan Judo United States Judo Association, Rokudan Tomiki Ryu
Aikido Kaze Uta Budo Kai
Dr. Steve Karr started Judo training in 1977 at University of Georgia Judo Club. He studied under Bruce Toups at the
Black Belt School of Judo in Atlanta GA where he received his shodan. He is an avid competitor, competing in the US
Judo National Championships in 1981. He is currently a faculty member at Carson-Newman since 1987. He currently
holds the ranks of (he is under ranked, by the way): Nidan Judo United States Judo Association, Nidan Kenpo Karate,
Certified instructor in RAD, Martial Athletics
Dr. Kenneth “Buck” Allum started his martial arts training at the age of 9 in Shorin -ryu karate with Lola Thuren and one
of her black belts Steve Hammer earning the rank of ikkyu. Unfortunately before earning black belt, he left for college in
Atlanta. In Atlanta, he began studying Ki Society Aikido from shodan Frank Walkenberg while at Emory University. He was
ranked again as a nikyu in this style. Moving again, this time to Memphis for school, he was introduced to Judo. During
the first years of medical school he trained intensely with Clay Morgan at Bartlett Judo Club.
During the next years in Knoxville, he trained at Lakeridge Martial arts in Alcoa under Mike and Paul Carter. This was
more of a MMA school. An orange belt was awarded in their system of grappling. This school is now TNBJJ and Buck still
trains there occasionally on Saturdays. Dr. Allum currently works as a physician in the Jefferson City area of East Tennessee. He currently holds the rank of: Shodan Judo United States Judo Association
At this time, we have eliminated any distinction of a beginners and advance class. We may divide classes into two parts
depending on who shows up to class. We do have frequent weekend workouts, usually Sundays starting about 2 pm.
Weekend classes are less structured and the subject matter usually depends on who attends class. We post on our
Facebook Page whether weekend class is happening. We also teach a 1 hour P.E. credit class for Carson Newman
University students.
Our current class times are as follows:
Mossy Creek Dojo
711 E. Highland Street
Aikido Monday 6-7:30 pm
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Judo Monday 7:30-9 pm
mossycreekdojo.com
Judo Tuesday 6-7:30
865-548-9103
Judo Thursday 6-7:30 pm
jkirby@mossycreekdojo.com
Jodo/Aikido Thursday 7:30-9 pm
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LION OF JUDAH JUDO CLUB
HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS AT THIS TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
James Hatley started our club with USJA in 2002. He was a former AFJA member from 1963 to 1974. We started competing
as a club in 2004. I became the competition coach in 2006 and switched us over to USA Judo in 2010.
Sensei Hatley started his Judo career wile stationed in Japan with the USAF as a aviation mechanic. Wile in Japan he
received his Shodan from the Kodokan. He returned to the States in 1971 to Victorville CA. He and his assistant coach
Gordon L Oakley started the George Air Force Base Judo Club at Victor Valley Collage November 9th 1971. They taught there
until Sensei Hatley’s discharge from the Air Force in 1974. Upon his return home Sensei Hatley had a hard time finding any
interest in the small town of Camden for Judo until he came into Bradley
Walker’s Karate class in 2002. Bradley introduced me to Sensei Hatley
because he knew of my interest due to my fathers participation in Judo in the
navy. He and I became two peas in a pod for a while until he turned it over to
me in 2006. The last competition that he attended was the Frayser open in
2009. Sensei Hatley passed away September 24th 2013 and we sure do miss
him.
It has been a pleasure having Tony Muller involved in many activities with Tennessee Judo Inc. Tony and his club have been
very active in Tennessee Judo since 2010, and he plans to still stay active in Tennessee Judo. He and club members have
always been willing to help at tournaments with whatever needed to be done. He is currently working out with Borras BJJ in
Lexington TN. You may contact Tony at: Phone 731-363-6516, E-mail lojmaf@yahoo.co, or you can find him on facebook.
Judo
TJI ANNUAL MEETING
(柔道 jūdō?,
2015 TN Judo Annual Meeting is being scheduled for this Fall in Spring Hill.
meaning
"gentle way")
This is an election year for TN Judo’s elected offices (Two year term - President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasure, and Athlete Representative). You need to be a member of TJI to vote or
nominate. If you have nominations for the elective offices, please email them to Brenda Cook
(cookbrenda@comcast.net) to be added to the ballet for voting.
We are all one Judo Community in Tennessee, it only grows stronger with your participation and voice.
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COACHES NEWS
Mossy Creek Dojo
Johnson City Judo Club
University of Tennessee Judo
Dr. Buck Allum attended the
Brian Rowe represented his club
The judo club at the University of
Greatest Camp on Earth over the
July Fourth weekend and spent a lot
and TJI by leading a coaching
education clinic at the Charlotte
Tennessee has instituted a practice of
encouraging students to become
of time working on ura nage with
Igor Yakimov.
Camp July 2nd.
certified as local or regional referees
as part of their brown belt promotion.
The clinic had an attendance of 8
and a lot was leaned from this
Dr. John Kirby attended the
Summer Intensive Seminar at
Rokudan Coach.
Windsong Dojo in Oklahoma City
and spent several days working on
some judo concepts from the work
of Tokyo Hirano.
Not only does this promote their understanding and appreciation of judo
but provides a valuable service to the
judo community at large by ensuring
that local and regional tournaments
have enough trained referees to
conduct a successful event. Please
contact TJI to learn how we can help
you provide similar opportunities for
your students to become more
involved in contributing to judo
throughout our state.
TENNESSEE CLUBS AND REFEREES HAVE BEEN BUSY
Here are the tournaments our clubs have participated in either as competitors
or referees since Feb.
Feb-Waka Mu Sha, Atlanta, GA
Feb-Mayfield Judo
Championships,
Jacksonville, NC
Mar-Rebel Invitational,
Owenton, KY
Mar-Frayser Judo
Tournament,
Memphis, TN
Apr-USA Judo Scholastic
Nationals,
Irving, TX
Apr-NCJA Collegiate
National Championships,
West Point, NY
Apr-Ippon Open,
Peachtree City, GA
May-USA Judo Senior
Nationals,
Irving, TX
May-South Carolina State
Championships,
Charleston, SC
May-Tennessee State
Championships,
Spring Hill, TN
June-Georgia State
Games, Atlanta, GA
June-IJF Junior and Cadet
Circuit Event,
Panama City, Panama
June-Junior Olympic
Championships,
Irving, TX
July-USJF/USJA Junior
Nationals,
Indianapolis, IN
July-Junior US Open
Championships,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
There is more to come
Aug 22 Shidokan Judo Tournament, Atlanta, GA
Aug 29 Nito Cup and NC Open Championships,
Winston-Salem, NC
Sep 12 America’s Cup Judo Championship,
Pendleton, IN
Sep 19 Gateway Judo Tournament,
St. Louis, MO
Sep 19 Hometown Heroes Tournament,
Fayetteville, NC
Oct 3 Fall Brawl, Waynesville, NC
Oct 10 Ippon Open, Peachtree City, GA
Nov 21 University of Tennessee Tournament,
Knoxville, TN
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PROMOTIONS
Mossy Creek Dojo
Stephen Tullidge
Taylor Brown
Eva Powell
Aethann Herrel
Justin Powell
Zach Butler
Rokkyu
Gokyu
Gokyu
Gokyu
Gokyu
Rokkyu
4/28/15
4/28/15
4/28/15
4/28/15
4/28/15
4/28/15
Nashville Judo Club
Madison Morgan
Alyssa Morgan
Kaylee Morgan
Gokyu
Gokyu
Gokyu
Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
Daniel Howcroft
Dalton Paradise
Christian James
Gokyu
Gokyu
Ikkyu
6/30/15
6/30//15
7/16/15
Johnson City Judo Club
Jack Price
David Lindley
Nathan Giles
Isaac Glen
Orange belt/5 kyu April 23, 2015
Yellow belt/6 kyu Jan 28, 2015
Green belt/4 kyu Jan 21, 2015
Brown belt/3 kyu Jan 21, 2015
TJI PROMOTION PROCEDURES
To promote and/or validate through TJI for USA Judo Rank please work with the
Promotion Chairman with your state organization.
The current Chairman:
C.C. Wilkerson
901-358-0509
Please see the promotion summary that was included with this news letter.
Please contact TJI if you would like a copy of the current detailed TN Judo Rank
Requirements.
“Before and after practicing
Judo or engaging in a match
opponents bow to each
other.
Bowing is an expression of
gratitude and respect. In
effect, you are thanking your
opponent for giving you the
opportunity to improve your
technique.”
Jigoro Kano
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MEMBERSHIP
USA Judo Club Membership
USA Judo Club Membership was increased to
$100.00 annually. (please check for current fee and/
or online discounts)
Did you know ….you can join TJI regardless of Judo club affiliation.
Support TN Judo…..be part of your own TN Judo Community
USA Judo Individual Membership
USA Judo Membership was increased to $70.00
annually. (please check for current fee and/or online
discounts.)
TJI Club Membership
TJI Club Membership is $25.00 annually.
USJA Judo Individual Membership
$50.00 annually (please check for current fee and/or
online discounts)
If you would like to register your club with
TJI, please contact Brenda Cook.
USJF Judo Individual Membership
$50.00 annually (please check for current fee and/or
online discounts)
WHO TO CONTACT
Officers
President
– Michael Ostrowski
Email: ostrowskim@bellsouth.net
Phone: 901-487-1277
Vice President
–
Secretary/Treasurer – Brenda Cook
Email: cookbrenda@comcast.net
Phone: 901-484-0426 (ok to text)
Promotion Board:
Chairman
– C.C. Wilkerson
901-358-0509
Brain Rowe
Mike Takata
Brenda Cook
Michael Ostrowski
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