USA Judo and US Judo Federation Agree to Partnership

(Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Judo and the United States Judo Federation (USJF) announced a formal partnership on Wednesday. The news comes on the heels of initial discussions between the two national organizations at the USA Judo President’s Cup in November that included USA Judo President Dr. Ronald Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto, USJF President Mitchell Palacio and USJF Executive Director Robert Fukuda.

“I was extremely happy to get the news this morning that USA Judo and the United States Judo Federation are once again linked into a working partnership equally benefiting both organizations,” said Tripp. “President Palacio and I have been friends for many years, and it is always a pleasure to work with him and his leadership team.”

USJF joins USA Judo and the American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA) in this agreement. One of the key components of the partnership is a reciprocal membership for judo events, allowing members to compete in events of either organization.

“The United States Judo Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto and USJF Executive Director Robert Fukuda for their collaboration in establishing this reciprocal membership agreement,” Palacio stated. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening judo in the United States by expanding opportunities, reducing barriers to participation, and fostering greater unity within our judo community. Together, we are creating a stronger foundation for the growth and success of current and future generations of judokas.

“Our common visions, goals, and commitment to our sport and our members of USA Judo and the USJF strengthen our bond as we pursue success at all levels in the years ahead,” added Tripp. “This partnership was only made possible by our great leaders in our national offices, and thanks to Robert Fukuda and Corinne Shigemoto for their hard work and dedication to seeing this project to the finish line.”

ABOUT USA JUDO
A 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, USA Judo is the National Governing Body for the sport of judo in the United States. USA Judo serves more than 13,000 members annually, including athletes, coaches, referees, volunteers and supporters. A proud member organization of the International Judo Federation, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the International Blind Sports Association, USA Judo’s mission is to enable all U.S. athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in domestic and international judo competition, and the promotion and growth of the sport of judo in the United States.
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ABOUT US JUDO FEDERATION
The United States Judo Federation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting judo in the United States. Its national office is in Ontario, Oregon.
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