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June 17-19, 2011 – Jujitsu America Annual Convention 2011
Jujitsu America proudly presents the 2011 JA Annual Convention! In close partnership and collaboration, Jujitsu America and US Judo Association are pleased to jointly host the 2011 JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament, with divisions for Sport Jujitsu, Jujitsu Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense.

The Convention and Tournament will be presented at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, California, on June 17-19, 2011. We’re looking forward to seeing all our current JA and USJA members and instructors, and hope to see many old and new friends interested in training, competing, and the camaraderie of the event! This is an open event for members and non-members alike and we warmly welcome all participants of any age, style, and skill level!

Festivities include:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 17, 2011
Aloha & Intructor Introductions	12:00pm
Training Clinics	12:30pm – 9:00pm
JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu Referee Certification & Competitor Orientation	12:30pm – 2:50pm
JA/USJA Jujitsu Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense Referee & Competitor Orientation	3:00pm – 3:50pm
JA Massage Clinic – Basic Back Massage	4:00pm – 5:30pm
JA & USJA Jujitsu Black Belt Testing	4:00pm – 4:50pm
Juniors Sumo Clinic & Pizza Party	5:00pm – 9:00pm
JA Board Meeting (all members are invited)	6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, June 18, 2011	8:00am – 5:05pm
Training Clinics
Clinic 1 – Defense to Armed & Unarmed Attacks	8:00am – 9:30am
Clinic 2 – Throws & Takedowns	9:40am – 11:10am
Juniors Sumo Tournament / Lunch break	11:10am – 12:15pm
Clinic 3 – Standing Jointlocks & Control	12:15pm – 1:45pm
Clinic 4 – Striking & Kicking	1:55pm – 3:25pm
Clinic 5 – Grappling	3:35pm – 5:05pm
Full Schedule of Events, including clinic sessions and instructors
ALL COMPETITORS CHECK-IN – MANDATORY	10:00am – 4:00pm
JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu Tournament Registration & Weigh-Ins
JA/USJA Jujitsu Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense Tournament Registration/Check-in
JA Awards Banquet	6:00pm – 9:00pm
Awards Banquet - Advance Registration Required
Use Convention Registration Form to register by May 31 deadline
Sunday, June 19, 2011
JA/USJA Jujitsu Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament	8:00am – 10:00am
JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament	10:00am – 4:00pm
Demonstration: Master Jino Kang, Hapkido USA	12:00 – 12:15pm
Aloha & Closing Ceremony	4:00pm

REGISTRATION FORMS & FEES
See Convention Registration Forms for Full Details
- Convention Registration Form including Clinics & Banquet, Full Package option
- Sport Jujitsu Championship Tournament Registration Form (mandatory for competitors)
- Kata Championship Tournament Registration Form (mandatory for competitors)
- Freestyle Self-Defense Championship Tournament Registration Form (mandatory for competitors)
- Juniors Sumo Clinic Registration Form

VENUE
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, California 94404 USA
- Special discounted room rate of $92/night for this event: June 17-19, 2011
- Book your rooms online at:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/jua
by telephone at:
1-888-233-9527 (Reference group name “Jujitsu America”)

CLINIC INSTRUCTORS include the following - listed alphabetically
Prof. Rudy Aguilar
Prof. Richard Bunch
Prof. Willy Cahill
Prof. Dave Castoldi
Prof. Lee Eichelberger
Prof. David Jennings
Prof. Duwane McCraney
Prof. Janice Okamoto
Prof. Joe Souza
Pat Barre
Todd Birdseye
Michael Blackburn
Lawrence Boydston
Carla Bunch
Lonnie Calhoun
Grant Campbell
Donna Cary
Joe DeBattista
Tony DeBattista
Jessica Faddis
Marvin German Jr.
Gary Goltz
Ron Jennings
Jaime Lapeña
Steve Menasche
Bob Parksion
Mike Pechina
Chris Peterson
Eric Renner
Rick Robinson
Dennis Ruel
Lowell Slaven
Shane Thompson
Mike Zerr

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September 28-30, 2012 - Jujitsu America Annual Convention 2012
JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu, Jujitsu Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament

Jujitsu America proudly presents the JA Annual Convention, JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu, Jujitsu Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament on September 28-30, 2012, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and welcomes all participants! We’re looking forward to seeing all our current members and instructors, and hope to see many old and new friends for training, competion, and all the camaraderie of the event!

SAVE-THE-DATE! Full event details to be announced soon!

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