Nanka Promotions
(Sept 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010)
Junor Board - Shodan (1 Dan) to Sandan (3 Dan)
Senior Board - Yondan (4 Dan) and Higher
Junior Promotion Board
Nanka Junior Promotion Chairperson:
Aki Yokoyama: HP 626-331-9714 or Email: AkiYoko@verizon.net
140 S Wilbur Ave, Covina CA 91724
Junior Promotion Update (07-16-10): Aki Yokoyama
USJF is getting very strict about filling out promotion applications.
1- Competitors needs to fill out #(4) MAJOR SHIAI RECORD. If they do not fill out Major Shiai Record they are considered Non-Competitor, there for they will have to pay Nanka Non-Competitors fee).
Shiai records needs date/ month/ year, plus opponents name, rank and results
2- All Promotion must have the required Kata certificates (NO EXCEPTIONS).
If applicant is a competitor and does not have Shiai record portion filled out, Nanka / USJF will not accept it and it will be send it back to the applicant as INCOMPLETE.
Junior Promotion Update (10-01-08): Aki Yokoyama
Blackbelt Fee Rates increased by USJF 09-01-08. See below revised Blackbelt Promotion Fee Rate and Instructions for Submitting Forms (revisions in RED)
Junior Promotion Update (03-08-08): Aki Yokoyama
Judo Rank
A. By Dojo Head Instructor for promotions up to Shodan.
1. All Promotions must be registered with Nanka Promotion Board, from Sankyu (Brown Belt) and above. If not, candidate will NOT be promoted to next rank.2. Competitors: May submit their promotion application anytime, as long as the competitor has the necessaryPoints / Time in grade and meets all the requirements under Nanka promotional guidelines.3. Non-Competitors: Must be approved by Nanka Board of ExaminersGuidelines:
Brown Belt Promotion - Sanky (3kyu) to Ikkyue (1kyu)
- See attached for fee rates and instruction for submitting completed applications. Attached promotion form (in word doc) is in printable format. Just download the forms and you can then type in the required information. Applicant and Head Instructor must sign application before it is submitted.
Black Belt Promotions - Shodan up to Sandan (3 Dan)
- Black Belt Promotion Application Form (USJF Form 20) Attached printable promotion form (in pdf format) is in printable format. Just download the forms and you can then type in the required information. Applicant and Head Instructor must sign application before it is submitted.
Procedure for Submitting Promotion Applications
- Form must be typed with complete information
- All FEES must be included with your application
- Copy of previous promotion rank certificate
- Copy of Nage-No-Kata, Sandan will need Katame-No-Kata
- Paid up USJF annual fees at time of application, Shodan - current year plus previous year. Nidan and above - current year plus three (3) previous years.
- All applicant 18 years and older must have a Background Screening by USJF or USA Judo.
- Refereeing (Black Belt applicants for the rank of Shodan) must attend a referee clinic or perform duties as referee within the previous year
Note: If any of the above is missing or not completed, application will be rejected.
Senior Promotion Board
Nanka Senior Promotion Chairperson: Hal Sharp
PH: 310 534-1108 or Email: sharpsan@aol.com
Address: 2550 W 234th St, Torrance, Ca 90505
Nanka Senior Promotion Vice Chairperson: Nori Bunasawa
HP 949-645-1674 or Email: info@judojournal.com
Address: 880 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa CA 92627
Nanka Senior Promotion Secretary: Low Dong
HP 310-534-8679 o rEmail: LDdong1942@aol.com
Address: 25203 Oak St, Lomita, Ca 90717
Guidelines:
Black Belt Promotions - Yondan (4 Dan) and Higher
See attached for:
- Black Belt Promotion Application Form. Attached promotion form (in word doc) is in printable format. Just download the forms and you can then type in the required information. Applicant and Head Instructor must sign application before it is submitted.
Last Updated: July 16, 2010
Nanka Judo Yudanshakai
Southern California Judo Blackbelt Association
Member of United States Judo Federation (USJF)
