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Rockford's Alex Murray fares well at USA Judo - The Grand Rapids Press April 1, 2008Alex Murray, Rockford Michigan, 1st year University of Chicago, placed third this past weekend in the USA Judo Collegiate National Championships. Murray was the bronze medalist in the 81kg (178#) division. This is a new weight division for him having recently moved up to 81kg from the 73kg division. Murray was third in his pool of 18 competitors. Having lost his first match of the day to Lucas Mignogna (Golden, Colo. / Metro State College – Denver) Murray battled his way back winning six matches in a row to once again face Mignoga in the consolation final. Murray narrowly lost that match finishing him in third place, and bringing the University of Chicago their first Judo All American. The top three are declared All America by USA Judo the governing by of judo in the United States. Murray will be attending the USA Judo Senior National Championships in two weeks to be held in Virginia Beach. For more information go to Results March 20, 2008October 14, 20072007 Great Lakes Open Judo Championships Results April 29, 2007Results from 2007 Konan Invitational Championships held at Michigan State University March 10, 2007Konan Promotional Clinic and Exam January 21, 2007Results from 2007 Konan Yudanshakai Rank Evaluation Shiai held at Michigan State University October 15, 20062006 Great Lakes Open Judo Championships Results July 30, 2006Konan is doing it again! We are currently ranked second highest in the number of life memberships for this year for the United States Judo Federation. This will be the fifth consecutive year that we have placed in the top three positions. Money sent in for life membership goes directly to the general endowment fund of USJF. This money is used for grants and special projects to help improve the quality of judo and/or to grow judo. Congratulations to you all for your ongoing support of Konan and USJF. July 2, 2006Kudos for Judo - Detroit Free Press Article on Nicholas Joseph June 18, 2006Avon Ohio 3rd Annual Duct Tape Parade and Festival May 30, 2006Leadership and Transition Leadership and the transition of leaders remains an important step in ensuring continuity of organizational objectives and strategic direction, fostering teamwork, growth in membership and the development of future leaders. Judo needs strong leaders to ensure we can continue to grow as a strong organization with funding to support key initiatives. Konan is proud to announce that Neil Simon has been recently been elected to replace Noboru Saito as President of USJF. Mr. Saito was instrumental in building critical programs at the National level and continue to be a resource for Neil during the transition. Neil was formerly the Treasurer of USJF and President of Konan. Neil provides a wealth of program management and strategic planning background and will still remain the lead for the 2007 Junior National Tournament in Michigan. Neil is being replaced in Konan by a new administration headed by Steven DeRaedt as President and Jim Murray, and Roland Leone as first and second VP respectively. John Berra remains as Treasurer and Andrew Fraser will be the new Secretary. Steven DeRaedt is in the process of filling important Development Chairs and would seek your continued support as we fill out the Konan organizational chart. Steven DeRaedt |
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