Good sportsmanship and competitor
safety are of prime concern in the development of the JA Sport Jujitsu
Competition Rules and format. Our aim is to promote a balanced and
vigorous approach to competition jujitsu that provides equal opportunity
for competitors from any martial arts background to succeed in this
format, whether the competitors’ training focus may be in jujitsu,
judo, any other martial arts combining or including percussion (striking
and kicking), projections (throwing and takedowns), or grappling (matwork).
All interested competitors have an opportunity to succeed and are
welcomed to participate in the spirit of healthy, vigorous, and ethical
competition above all. Strong competition provides a healthy opportunity
for participants to test their skills and further their development
physically, mentally, and culturally. We aim to deliver a dynamic,
balanced, safe, and fair competition format.
Points are awarded for striking
or kicking to legal target areas, for effective throws and takedowns,
and for matwork (pins and submissions). Matches consist of two two-minute
rounds with a one-minute break. Points are totaled at the end of each
round and the winner is determined based on accrual of points or if
a competitor accrues two submissions during the course of the match.
We have divisions for men,
women, boys, and girls. We provide an environment where athletes can
apply their skills and participate in a strong, healthy, sport competition
that is at the same time safe and well-structured.
Eric Renner, Committee Chairman
Prof. Willy Cahill
Prof. Joe Souza
Prof. Richard Bunch
Prof. Duwane McCraney
Scott Merrill
Chris Peterson
Tony DeBattista
Steve Menasche
Jesse Joven
Jamie Dyson
Daniel Ruocco
Congratulations to
the new national champions and all the athletes who competed in
the 2009 JA Kata & Freestyle
Self-Defense
US National Championship Tournament!
January 16, 2010 - Jujitsu America Board Meeting &
JA + USJA Clinic
Cahill’s Judo Academy
635 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066
Tel: 1-650-589-0724
JA Board Meeting: 10am-12pm
JA + USJA Sport Jujitsu Referee Certification & Competitor Orientation
Clinic: 12-3pm
Jujitsu America & US Judo Association
present
Sport Jujitsu Referee Certification & Competitor Orientation Clinic
>Instructors: Sensei Eric Renner and JA & USJA Sport
Jujitsu Committees
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Cahill’s Judo Academy
635 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066 Tel: 1-650-589-0724
Cost: Referee Certification: $20 JA or USJA members
/ $30 non-members
Competitor Orientation: $10 JA or USJA members / $15 non-members
Overview: - Sport Jujitsu: Participants will join in a detailed discussion
covering the JA + USJA Sport Jujitsu competition format, rules, and
scoring. Training matches will be run with trainee referees and officials
playing in each role (Mat Referee, Side Referee, Match Timekeeper, Mat
Timekeeper) with experienced JA officials shadowing the trainees and
providing feedback and guidance, while competitors have an opportunity
to take part in matches which are officiated according to the rules.
Trainee officials seeking certification will complete
a written examination as the final step in the clinic. Those that pass
the examination will receive a certificate after the clinic.
All Sport Jujitsu competitors are required to wear
the following:
- White, Blue, or Black judogi
- Approved padded sparring gear (open-finger gloves, shin guards, and
foot-pads)
- Mouthpiece
- Groin protector (for males)
- Headgear is Mandatory for Children under the age of 14. Headgear is
Optional for Adults.
Other Optional Equipment includes the following (all
must be worn inside the uniform):
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Forearm pads
- Chest protector
All are welcome and encouraged to participate, youths
and adults of all skill levels, JA members and non-members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Any inquiries, contact Willy Cahill or Eric Renner:
1-650-589-0724 or eric.renner@comcast.net
September 24-26, 2010 - Jujitsu America Annual Convention
JA + USJA Sport Jujitsu Tournament, Kata & Freestyle Tournament
Jujitsu America proudly presents the 2010 JA Annual Convention!
In close partnership and collaboration, JA and USJA are pleased to jointly
host the Sport Jujitsu Tournament, and Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense
Tournamenton September 24-26, 2010, at the Embassy Suites
Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! 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 and skill level!
SAVE-THE-DATE! Full event details to be announced soon!
International
travel to JA events in the United States JA staff advises anyone
who may need a visa to attend a JA event in the United States to apply early.
Visa applicants should apply at least 3 months in advance of the event. Security-related
policies have greatly increased the processing time for visa applications. U.S.
consular officers now usually interview applicants as part of the application
process.
If you need a letter of invitation, e-mail Eric Renner,
1st Vice President, to make your request (ekr5@mindspring.com).
General information about visas: The State
Department maintains a Web site about U.S. visa policy and procedures: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/
The U.S. State Department has required citizens from VWP countries to obtain
visas if they do not have machine-readable passports and they wish to visit the
U.S. One-time exemptions are no longer available to VWP nationals who do not possess
a machine-readable passport or a non-immigrant visa.
