DATE INFORMATION
3/1/2011

Mark your calendars with the following new events and scheduled changes!!!

March 20:  CJL Semi-Annual Meeting
May 7:  OTC Spring Tournament
May 21:  Verna Larkins All Women's Tournament (previously scheduled for May 14th)

2/25/2011 The 43rd Annual Northglenn Championship entry form is available on the event schedule.  Please note that there are significant changes to the registration and weigh-in procedures, and competition schedule.  Read the entry form carefully.
2/11/2011 Local & Regional referee testing will be held March 19, 2011 at the Denver Judo Tournament.
If you are interested on becoming a Colorado referee, please email or call Monty Mani at mhdmani@yahoo.com or (720) 939-6200 before March 16, 2011 .
All applicants must at lease have 2 years judo background.
All applicants must have a current USA Judo membership prior to testing.  You will not be allowed to test if you do not have a current USA Judo membership.
Approved referees will be receiving a patch and a certification.
If you have any questions' please contact Monty Mani.
01/28/2011 The Hyland Hills Throwdown event is scheduled for Feb 26th.  Entry package can be obtained from the event schedule.
01/27/2011

Denver Judo will hold a Spring Tournament on March 19th.  Entry package can be obtained from the event schedule.

Josh Rabinowitz will serve as acting chair of CJL's belt rank promotions committee while Page Bastist is recovering from an illness.

01/13/2011 The date of the Verna Larkins All Female Championship has been changed to May 14th (previously scheduled for Feb 12)
01/04/2011 Entry Package for the OTC Classic is available on the event schedule page.
11/05/2010

Results posted for Albert Tagawa Memorial Tournament.
Brian Olson event date CHANGED to Saturday, December 4th!!
Entry form for Brian Olson event added to schedule.

10-30-2010 Event Results Posted: 10th Annual Denver Classic Judo Championships were held Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Central High School in Aurora, CO. There were 239 entries from more than a dozen states. We were also proud to host the 2011 International Blind Sports Association World Team Trials in conjunction with this event.
10-06-2010 DALLAS INVITATIONAL BUS TRIP FOR ALL CJL JUDOKA - Colorado Judo League has contracted for a 52 passenger bus!!  Cost will be minimal for round trip to Dallas, Texas!!
Dates are November 19-20, 2010, to Dallas, Texas.  This is a great opportunity for Colorado Judo to travel together as a Colorado team!!!  The Dallas Invitational is a great event with excellent competition opportunities.  Watch for details on this web site or contact:  Pat Nading-Amman; Patusajudo@aol.com; 303-451-0017
10-06-2010

8th Annual Brian Olson Winter Classic is scheduled for December 5, 2010
2011 OTC Winter Classic is scheduled for January 22, 2011

10-05-2010 Event Results Posted: Colorado Open Judo and BBJ Championships, held September 24, 2010 in Denver, CO
10-01-2010

Entry Pacakge for Abert Tagawa Memorial event is availalbe on the evenet schedule.
CJL will sponsor a bus trip to the Dallas Invitational in November.  Details soon.
Date of 2011 Northglenn Championships changed back to April 16, 2011 because of USA date change of Senior Nationals (April 30 2011)

08-27-2010 The next CJL quarterly meeting is scheduled for September 26 in Castle Rock.  Refer to the meeting page under CJL Info for datails.
08-16-2010

Verna Larkins All Female Championship Results are now posted on the results page. Event was held Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Northglenn, CO.

08-09-2010 Organizations that wish to hold a CJL-sanctioned event should use the new application for sanction form.
08-06-2010 The event schedule has been updated with a flyer giving complete information for the Jason Morris clinic on October 31st.
08-04-2010 Event Schedule has been updated with Denver Classic entry package, World Team Trials for blind athletes information, Fight to Win judo event,
07-31-2010

Results of the Rocky Mountain State Games are now posted on the results page under Events

08-02-2010 Results of the Junior US Open International Championships are now posted on the reults page under Events
07-27-2010 Minutes posted from the Colorado Judo League June meeting. Click here to view.
07-09-2010 Results of Colorado place-winners at the USJF/USJA Junior Nationals are posted on the results page under the Events menu.
07-08-2010 The next black belt promotion test has been scheduled for September 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Boulder Martial Arts
607 S. Broadway, Suite G.; Boulder, CO  80305 (Corner of Table Mesa & Broadway).  Additional details on the Promotion Info page under the Awards menu.
06-24-2010 Results of the CJL State Championship are available on the results page. 
Thanks to everyone for making the Colorado State Championship a big success!! 12 out of 15 Colorado Judo League registered clubs participated in the team
effort for a great event!!
PARTICIPATING CLUBS CONTRIBUTED IN MANY WAYS: Referees, Technical Officials, Medical, Administrative Tasks, Concession Stand, Food Contributions, Awards Ceremony, Weigh-ins, Pairings & Groupings, Venue Set Up/Tear Down, Competitor Registration
 Thanks Again!!
   Pat Nading-Amman, President Colorado Judo League
06-09-2010 The date for the 43rd Annual Northglenn Championship has been changed to April 30, 2011 (registration on April 29) because of a change in the date of the USA Judo Senior Nationals (April 16-17).
06-04-2010 On October 31st, the day following the Denver Classic, there will be a clinic by Olympic Coach Jason Morris.  Details will be posted as they become available.
06-04-2010 Online Registration is available for selected CJL-sanctioned events.  Currently, athletes can register online for the the State Championship and All Women's Open tournament.  The link to online registration is under the Events menu.
05-24-2010 The Denver Classic has been scheduled for October 30th.  Details and entry package will be posted soon.
05-19-2010

The State Championship entry form has been revised.  Changes and clarifications are:
1)  Correction to years of birth for separating age groups and limiting choking in the Juvenile A&B category.
2)  Clarification that Senior Novice is defined as minimum 17 years old AND below brown belt rank.
Download the new entry package from the event schedule page.

05-17-2010 The Rocky Mountain State Games will be held in Colorado Springs on July 31, 2010.  Please refer to the event schedule for a link to information and online registration.
05-14-2010 The Entry Package for the CJL State Championships is available on the Event Schedule Page.
05-12-2010 The CJL Executive Committee has proposed changes to the By-Laws, to be voted upon at the June 13th meeting.  Click here (pdf file) for an explanation and details of the proposed changes.
05-10-2010 The 43rd Annual Northglenn Championship, a USA Judo E-level event is scheduled for April 16th, in Northglenn, Colo.  Exact location and details will be forthcoming.
05-10-2010 The Albert Tagawa Memorial Tournament is scheduled for October 16, 2010 at the Denver Buddhist Temple Dojo.
05-07-2010 CJL elections will take place on June 13th.  Refer to the meetings page for information on how to run, or nominate someone, for office.
05-05-2010 Online registration available soon for Verna Larkins Championships click on Events then Registration. Early registration entry fee $35, ends August 6th at midnight. After August 6th ntry fee will be $45, online registration closes August 12th at midnight.
05-04-2010 Entry packages for the OTC Classic and All Women's Tournaments are availabe on the event schedule page.
04-15-2010 The Referee Clinic for the Northglenn Tournament to be held on Friday, April 16th has changed location and time.  The location will be at the Tournament Site, Legacy High School, and time will be 8-9 PM.  This change has been made to accommodate those who wish to attend the clinic, but are setting up the tournament site until 8PM.
04-03-2010 The results for the 10th annual Boulder Mountain Judo Tournament held at the Boulder Mapleton YMCA are now available. View the Results page for full list.
03-22-2010

The tournament site  for the 42nd Annual Northglenn Judo Championship has been changed (the headquarters hotel remains unchanged).
The new site is: Legacy High School; 2701 West 136th Avenue, Broomfield, Colo.; This school is newer (opened in 2000) than the previous tournament site and is located just west of Zuni St. on 136th Ave. and is approximately 1.7 miles west of I-25 and 136th Ave. (exit 225).

03-22-2010 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Sensei Leroy Abe.  Abe Sensei was a prominent sensei and competitor for the Denver School of Judo from the late 1950's  to the early 1970's.  Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Abe Family.
The funeral will be held at: Newcomer Funeral Home; 190 Potomac St.; Aurora, Colorado; Tuesday, March 23rd at 3:30 p.m.
03-18-2010 A Colorado All-Women's Open Judo Championship has been scheduled for August 14th.  Complete details will be published soon.
03-18-2010 The next CJL meeting will be held April 25, 2010 at the Castle Rock Library from 1-4 PM.
03-09-2010 Results have been posted for the 2010 Hyland Hills Throwdown held on Feb. 27, 2010.  View the Results page for full list.
03-08-2010 The events page has been updated with the Boulder Mountain Judo Championship on April 3rd, and the Colorado Judo League State Championship on June 19th.
03-02-2010 Ju Shin Kan judo club is hosting two clinics and a 3-day training camp featuring World Champion and Olympic medallist, In-chul Cho.  Clinics: Saturday, March 20: Juniors; 9:30-11:30 AM; 2-4 PM. Sunday, March 21; Seniors; 9:30-11:30 AM; 2-5 PM.  CAMP: M/T/W, March 22-24: 9AM-12:00 Noon; 4-7 PM. Complete details here.
02-23-2010

A new feature of the 42nd Northglenn Championship is that the headquarters hotel will provide free breakfast to all guests who are attending the tournament.  A revised entry form is available click here or view event schedule.

02-23-2010 Don't forget that the Hyland Hills Throwdown event occurs this Saturday Feb 27th.  Early weigh-in at Northglenn, OTC, and Boulder, Thursday evening.  Early bird registration and weigh-in at the Double Tree Hotel Friday 5-8 PM  Walk up registration and weigh-in at the tournament site Saturday morning 7:30-8:30 AM for all Juniors; 11 AM-12 Noon for Seniors and Masters.
02-22-2010

Congratulations to Max Wessell of the Boulder Judo Training Center who won the Colorado State Wrestling Championship Saturday night.  Read about it in the Boulder Daily Camera; Full Story

02-18-2010

Additional Information for Kan Geiko: Click here to open and print pdf

  • For Wednesday evening at Denver Judo, Athletes 12 years of age and under should come from 5:30 – 7:00 PM; all others from 7-9 PM.
  • For Thursday evening at Hyland Hills, athletes 12 years of age and under should come from 6:30-8:00 PM; all others from 8:00-10:00 PM.

The complete schedule follows:
Colorado Judo League will conduct Kan Geiko (winter training) week beginning Wednesday, February 17th.  The format will be a practice at a different club each day.  All judoka are welcome.

The following is the schedule:
Mon 15: Denver Judo - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Tue 16: Northglenn - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Wed 17: Denver Judo - 12 years and under: 5:30 - 7:00 PM; all others: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Thu  18: Hyland Hills - 12 years and under: 56:30 - 8:00 PM; all others: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Fri  19: Colorado School of Mines - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sat  20: Ju Shin Kan - 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Locations:

  • Denver Judo: 719 Mariposa St., Denver, Colorado - 303-623-3362
  • Northglenn Judo Club: Northglenn Recreation Center; 11801 Community Center Drive; Northglenn, Colorado 80233 - 303-450-8800
  • Hyland Hills: 9165 Lowell Blvd Unit #D; Westminster, CO 80030 - 720-987-3631
  • Colorado School of Mines: Rec Gym at the Student Rec Center, 1651 Elm Street, CSM Campus - 303.273.3513 or 303.875.0857; Parking is on west (Elm St.) side; report  to front desk (lower level east side) for access to Rec Gym. (directions below)
  • Ju Shin Kan: 3121 N El Paso St., Colorado Springs, CO - 719-648-1523

Additional information: wagena@gmail.com

Directions to Friday session at the Colo. School of Mines:

Via US 6 (6th Avenue): Go west on 6th Avenue until  reaching the stop light at 19th Street in Golden. Turn right onto 19th Street. Take the first left onto Elm Street and proceed just past the intramural fields on your left. The Student Rec Center is on your right and there is parking on your left just past the IM field.

Via I-70: Go west on I-70 and take Highway 58 (exit 265) west to Golden (just past Ward Road). Proceed to the 3-way intersection of Hwy 58, US 6, and Hwy 93 (from Boulder). Turn left onto US 6 and then left onto 19th Street (1st stop light).

Lost? Call the front desk at 303.273.3513 or Rich Mignogna at 303.875.0857

  • Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk on the lower level.
  • Proceed upstairs past the Fitness Lab (aka weight room) to the Rec Gym.
02-11-2010

Kan Geiko (winter training) week will be held beginning February 15th.  Everyone is invited to train at a different club each day.  The schedule is:  Monday: Denver Judo, 7-9 PM, Tuesday: Northglenn 6:30-8:30 PM; Wednesday:  Denver Judo, 7-9 PM, Thursday: Hyland Hills 8-9:30 PM; Friday: Colo. School of Mines 6:30-8:30 PM; Saturday: Ju Shin Kan 10:30 AM-1:00 PM.  Contact wagena@gmail.com for additional information.

02-10-2010 The OTC Spring Championship has been scheduled for May 29th, details on the Event Schedule page.
02-02-2010

Results for the OTC Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

02-02-2010

The registered clubs page has been updated.

01-31-2010 A second revised entry for the Hyland Hills throwdown event is available on the Event Schedule page.
NEW:  Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies at the event.
01-21-2010

A revised entry for the Hyland Hills throwdown event is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-17-2010

Everyone is reminded of the CJL quarterly meeting on January 31st at 1PM at the Phillip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St.; Castle Rock.

01-08-2010

The complete entry package for the 42nd Annual Northglenn Championship is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-08-2010

Reminder of the OTC Winter Classic on January 16th.  A link for online registration is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-02-2010

Minutes of the September 2009 CJL meeting are available on the Meetings page.

12-30-2009

Important Notice: Athletes, Coaches and Referees - In 2010 there are a series of new rules that will be enforced regarding leg grabbing.  Click HERE to link to an IJF video and PDF file that explains these changes.  These rules will be enforced at the January 16th tournament in Colorado Springs.

12-28-2009

The Entry package for the 2010 Hyland Hills Throwdown event (February 27, 2010) is available on the Event Schedule page.

12-17-2009

The conflict announced below has been resolved and date for the Hyland Hills Throwdown event has been reset to February 27, 2010.  A complete entry package will be forthcoming.

12-14-2009

The Entry package for the OTC Winter Classic (January 16, 2010) is available on the Event Schedule page.

12-10-2009

The Results of the Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

12-09-2009

The New York Open, traditionally held in March, has moved to October for 2010. The original date was listed as October 23, but that date has been changed to Saturday, October 16, 2010.

11-25-2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO COLORADO JUDO COMPETITORS!!  65 competitors were on the bus ride to the Dallas Invitational Tournament held on Saturday, November 21.  There were 600+ competitors at the tournament and of 65 players from Colorado, 43 brought home medals.  A total of 80 athletes, coaches, and parents from Colorado attended the event--we have much to be proud of coming together for this great state endeavor. Thanks and congratulations to everyone for your participation!! Pat Nading-Amman, President, CJL

11-25-2009

CJL has scheduled the next promotion test for January 9, 2010.  Details can be found on the Promotion Info page.

11-19-2009

A new club, Mixed Martial Arts Premier Fitness, in Centennial, Colo. has registered with CJL. Contact information is available on the Registered Clubs page.

11-18- 2009

At the bottom of the event schedule page is an updated list of all the USA Judo point tournaments, both junior and senior, those have been currently scheduled in 2010.

11-18-2009

The date for the OTC Winter Classic has been set for January 16, 2010.  An entry package will be forthcoming shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday.

11-13-2009 The entry package for the Brian Olson Winter Classic (December 5th) is available on the Event Schedule page.
11-17-2009

The date for the 42nd Annual Northglenn Championship is April 17, 2010.

11-09-2009

Results of both the Albert Tagawa Memorial and 9th Denver Classic events are available on the results page.

10-04-2009

CJL has decided to sell the mats that it has owned and rented to clubs for events for the past several years.  Bids must be postmarked by October 9, 2009.  For details, click here.

09-18-2009

Agenda for the CJL meeting to be held September 20th is available on the Meetings page.

09-10-2009

Minutes of the May CJL meeting are available on the Meetings page.

09-10-2009

There will  be a coach certification clinic conducted by Mr. Pat Burris on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Denver Buddhist Temple Judo Dojo.  Details can be found on the Event Schedule page.

09-10-2009

The Denver Classic on October 24, 2009 will be a Fight to Win All-Star points tournament.  The highest ranking male and female senior judo athlete on the Fight to Win All-Star roster as of 1/30/2010 will receive funding to attend the USA Judo Senior National Championships, scheduled for May of 2010.  Winners will receive the following points:
Absolute/Open Division Winner - 5 points
1st place, senior advanced division - 3 points
2nd place, senior advanced division - 2 points
3rd place, senior advanced division - 1 point
The F2W All-Star roster can be viewed here
Other Fight to Win point events for judo in Colorado are tentatively scheduled for 1/30/10.
To register for the Denver Classic, go to www.denverjudo.com/mto

09-10-2009

A correction was made to the State Games of America Results.  Refer to the Results page.

08-19-2009

A revised entry package for the Denver Classic is available on the Event Schedule page

08-18-2009

Reminder of the Colorado Open Championships, which will be held on August 29th at Metro State.  More Info:  http://www.strongvon.com/coloradoopen

08-18-2009

An Entry package for the 14th ANNUAL ALBERT TAGAWA MEMORIAL SHIAI, scheduled for October 10th, is available on the Event Schedule page.

08-10-2009

The date of the CJL quarterly meeting was posted incorrectly on this page, the meetings page, and the event schedule.  The correct date is Sunday, September 20th.

08-03-2009

Results of the 2009 Junior US Open Judo Championship are available on the Results page.

08-03-2009

Results of the State Games of America are available on the Results page.

07-27-2009

Results of the Colorado Athletes who placed at the USA Judo National Junior Olympics and International Division are available on the Results page.

07-24-2009

The quarterly meeting of CJL is scheduled for September 30th Sunday, September 20th  Details can be found on the Meetings page.

07-14-2009

Results of the Colorado Athletes who competed at the USJF Junior Nationals are available on the Results page.

07-08-2009

Colorado Open will include Judo
What:
  This event that formerly included only Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and No-Gi compeition, will include a Judo event this year for Seniors, Masters, and Youth
When: August 29th
Where: Auraria Campus Event Center, Metropolitan State College, 1255 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
Highlight: $4,000 in cash prizes!
More Info:  http://www.strongvon.com/coloradoopen

07-08-2009

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the International Blind Sports Association Pan American Games to be held Saturday, July 18 at the US Olympic Training Center.  There are 2 shifts – 9:30am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm.  I need2010 people per shift!!  All volunteers will receive a tournament t-shirt and lunch at the venue. Come see some of the premiere visually impaired athletes in the world compete!!
I need 2 people per shift who are experienced bracket keepers.  Others will keep time, score, use the computerized scoring system (point and click), etc.
Thank you very much for your assistance!Heidi Moore; (303) 591-9563; judoheidi@comcast.net

07-08-2009

Colorado Athletes Still Have Time To Be Part of Team Colorado And Register For Any Of  31 Sports At The 2009 State Games Of America In Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, July 6-----Colorado athletes of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite, high school or college, to masters and seniors, can still sign up and compete in the State Games of America, July 30-August 2 in Colorado Springs.  Every resident of Colorado is eligible to compete in 31 sports and join Team Colorado against athletes from 41 states in the nation’s largest multi-sport event this summer for all ages.
Registration is open at: http://www.stategames.org/
As many as 10,000 athletes are expected to compete in the event. The Opening Ceremony is set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at the Colorado Springs World Arena.

07-08-2009

Denver Judo is pleased to announce cash awards for the senior divisions at the 2009 Denver Classic!
IJF Senior Division winners will receive $150.00 cash!
Senior men and women’s open division winners will receive $500.00 cash!
Be sure to register on-line at http://www.denverjudo.com/mto/register.asp and save $5.00 on your registration fee!

07-08-2009

Denver Judo is pleased to announce cash awards for the senior divisions at the 2009 Denver Classic!
IJF Senior Division winners will receive $150.00 cash!
Senior men and women’s open division winners will receive $500.00 cash!
Be sure to register on-line at http://www.denverjudo.com/mto/register.asp and save $5.00 on your registration fee!

06-18-2009

The entry package for the 9th Annual Denver Classic can be found on the Event Schedule page

06-07-2009

Results of the 2009 State Championship are posted on the results page.

06-01-2009

Athletes, Coaches, and Officials are reminded that the CJL State Championships will take place this coming Saturday, June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center.  Complete information can be found on the Event Schedule page.  Early Weigh-in schedule is as follows:
Thursday night, June 4, 2009:
1. Boulder Judo Training Center from 4:30 – 7:00 PM – 3070 28th St., Suite D, Boulder
2. OTC in Colorado Springs from 6:30 – 7:30 PM—One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs
3. Northglenn Recreation Center from 7:00 – 8:00 PM—11801 Community Ctr. Dr., Northglenn
All weigh-ins will be conducted to rules set by the Colorado Judo League.
IMPORTANT: ONLY weigh-in will be conducted at the above sites, no registration forms or fees will be taken. You must either send your entry form and fees in by mail (early registration discount applies if postmarked by Friday, May 29th) OR bring your entry form and fees to registration on the day of competition.

05-30-2009

The Registered Clubs page has been updated with a new email for the Fort Collins Judo Club.

05-21-2009

Reminder of CJL meeting on may 24th.  Details and agenda can be found on the Meetings page.

05-08-2009

The entry package for the CJL State Championship can be found on the Event Schedule.

05-08-2009

The Denver Classic Tournament has been tentatively scheduled for October 24th

05-08-2009

The Denver Buddist Temple Novice Tournament has been scheduled for October 10th

05-06-2009

The CJL Promotion Committee has scheduled its next promotion activity for August 8th.  Details can be obtained on the Promotion Info page.  A link to USA Judo’s new promotion guidelines has also been placed on the promotion info page.

04-26-2009

The Intermountain Judo Championship is scheduled for May 15-16 in Salt Lake City.  Information can be obtained on the Event Schedule page.

04-26-2009

Online Registration is now available for the OTC Classic, scheduled for May 9th, in Colorado Springs has added

04-24-2009

CJL has scheduled it’s next meeting for Sunday, May 24, 2009, 1-4 PM; in the CR Bank Room East at the Castle Rock Library, Castle Rock, CO.

04-23-2009

The Colorado Judo League State Championships will be held on June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center.  An entry form will be available soon.

04-14-2009

Results of the Colorado Springs Classic are available.

04- 13-2009

The entry package for the 2009 OTC Classic, scheduled to be held on May 9th is available on the Event Schedule page.

04- 13-2009

DBT Dojo has scheduled a CPR and First Aid Class for May 2nd.  Details can be found on the Event Schedule page.

04-13-2009

Results of the Northglenn Judo Championship are available.

03-20-2009

A team of 20 junior athletes from Tahiti will be in the Colorado April 8th to the 11th.  They will be training at clubs and participating in the Northglenn Championship according to the following schedule:
Wed, April 8:  Training at Denver Dojo; 7-9 PM (everyone is invited to participate)
Thurs, April 9: Training at Ju Shin Kan, Colo. Springs, 5:30 – 7:00 PM  (everyone is invited to participate)
Sat, April 11:  Compete in 41st annual Northglenn Championship.

03-20-2009

To all Club Coaches:  Trophies that were not awarded at the Hyland Hills Throwdown event will be available at the March 28th Colorado Classic in Colo. Springs and the April 11th Northglenn Championship.  Please contact Kari Gabrielle at these events to obtain your trophies.

03-16-2009

The Tournament scheduled for March 28th in Colorado Springs has been renamed the First Colorado Springs Classic and will be held at the Pikes Peak Christian School in Colorado Springs.  A complete entry package can be found on the Event Schedule.

03-09-2009

Denver Judo will hold a fundraiser at the dojo on April 4th.  The evening will feature a comedy show by hypnotist Steven Mills.  Learn more about the show in this flyer.

03-09-2009

Suzuran Judo Club has a new website.  A link has been posted on the Registered Clubs page.

03-03-2009

Results for the Hyland Hills Throwdown Tournament area available on the Results page.

03-03-2009

An Entry Package for the Southwest Championship (March 21 in New Mexico) is available on the Event Schedule.

02-28-2009

The Entry Package for the March 28th OTC tournament is available on the Event Schedule.

02-27-2009

The Northglenn Championships entry package has been revised to add hotel headquarters pricing, deadline, and contact information.  Refer to the link on the Event Schedule.

02-27-2009

The OTC tournament has been rescheduled for March 28th.  An entry form will be published soon.

02-23-2009

The OTC tournament scheduled for March 7th has been postponed.  A new date will be announced soon.

02-19-2009

Announcing a summer International Judo Camp to be held June 8-14 at the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch between Winter Park and Granby.  A link to details can be found on the Event Schedule.  The camp is open to all skill levels.

02-18-2009

The written test contained within the CJL Promotion Guide (link at the bottom of the Promotion Info page) has been modified to reflect the competition rule changes that came into effect on January 1, 2009.

02-17-2009

Registration for the 2009 State Games of America, held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain State Games on August 1st, is now open.  Refer to the Event Schedule for a link to that website.

02-16-2009

The Entry Package for the 41st Northglenn Championship has been revised to reflect entry fee discounts, and coed divisions for Bantam 1 and 2.  Refer to the Event Schedule for a copy of the new package.

02-12-2009

2008 CJL All Star Team and special awards have been posted on the Banquets and Awards page.

02-12-2009

Revised results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

02-10-2009

Results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

02-02-2009

The Friday Kan Geiko session at Denver Judo will be from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for all ages.

01-26-2009

The entry package for the Hyland Hills tournament, scheduled for February 28th, is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-26-2009

The OTC will host a tournament on March 7th.  Details will be forthcoming.

01-26-2009

The Friday session of the Kan Geiko will be at Denver Judo (formerly announced as Colo. School of Mines).  

01-21-2009

The Entry Package for the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-16-2009

The Entry Package for the 41st Annual Northglenn Judo Championship is available on the Event Schedule page.

01-16-2009

CJL’s Winter Meeting will be held Sunday, February 8th.  Details on the Meetings page.

01-14-2008

KICK OFF TOURNAMENT CANCELED!!!!
The Kick Off to be held on Saturday, January 17 is canceled due to low registration/participation numbers.  Questions:  patusajudo@aol.com

01-08-2008

Waivers for both the Denver Buddhist Temple and Denver Judo sessions are available on the Kan Geiko announcement page.  It will save time if these waivers are printed out and signed in advance of arriving at those sessions.

01-07-2008

The OTC Judo Club has scheduled a tournament for May 9, 2009.  Details will be forthcoming.

01-07-2008

CJL 2009 Kan Geiko “Winter Training” has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 through Friday, February 6th.  Kan Geiko is an annual event where judoka from around Colorado get the opportunity to train with many of the local clubs.  Judoka of all ages and experience levels are welcome!  Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts.

01-05-2009

A revised entry form for the 2009 Kickoff Tournament is posted.  Revisions/Clarifications/Reminders are as follows:
1) Definition of Novice is modified;
2) There will be no registration at early weigh-in.  Athletes must either mail in their entry form and fees or bring them to the tournament;
3) Divisions 8yrs and under will be co-ed (boys AND girls combined.)

CJL has decided to sell the mats that it has owned and rented to clubs for events for the past several years.  Bids must be postmarked by October 9, 2009.  For details, click here.

Agenda for the CJL meeting to be held September 20th is available on the Meetings page.

Minutes of the May CJL meeting are available on the Meetings page.

There will  be a coach certification clinic conducted by Mr. Pat Burris on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Denver Buddhist Temple Judo Dojo.  Details can be found on the Event Schedule page.

The Denver Classic on October 24, 2009 will be a Fight to Win All-Star points tournament.  The highest ranking male and female senior judo athlete on the Fight to Win All-Star roster as of 1/30/2010 will receive funding to attend the USA Judo Senior National Championships, scheduled for May of 2010.  Winners will receive the following points:
Absolute/Open Division Winner - 5 points
1st place, senior advanced division - 3 points
2nd place, senior advanced division - 2 points
3rd place, senior advanced division - 1 point

The F2W All-Star roster can be viewed at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=341874025&blogId=508193415
Other Fight to Win point events for judo in Colorado are tentatively scheduled for 1/30/10.
To register for the Denver Classic, go to www.denverjudo.com/mto

A correction was made to the State Games of America Results.  Refer to the Results page.

A revised entry package for the Denver Classic is available on the Event Schedule page

Reminder of the Colorado Open Championships, which will be held on August 29th at Metro State.  More Info:  http://www.strongvon.com/coloradoopen

An Entry package for the 14th ANNUAL ALBERT TAGAWA MEMORIAL SHIAI, scheduled for October 10th, is available on the Event Schedule page.

The date of the CJL quarterly meeting was posted incorrectly on this page, the meetings page, and the event schedule.  The correct date is Sunday, September 20th.

Results of the 2009 Junior US Open Judo Championship are available on the Results page.

Results of the State Games of America are available on the Results page.

Results of the Colorado Athletes who placed at the USA Judo National Junior Olympics and International Division are available on the Results page.

The quarterly meeting of CJL is scheduled for September 30th Sunday, September 20th  Details can be found on the Meetings page.

Results of the Colorado Athletes who competed at the USJF Junior Nationals are available on the Results page.

Colorado Open will include Judo
What:
  This event that formerly included only Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and No-Gi compeition, will include a Judo event this year for Seniors, Masters, and Youth
When:  August 29th
Where:  Auraria Campus Event Center; Metropolitan State College; 1255 W. 10th Ave.; Denver, CO 80204
Highlight:  $4,000 in cash prizes!
More Info:  http://www.strongvon.com/coloradoopen

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the International Blind Sports Association Pan American Games to be held Saturday, July 18 at the US Olympic Training Center.  There are 2 shifts – 9:30am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm.  I need2010 people per shift!!  All volunteers will receive a tournament t-shirt and lunch at the venue. Come see some of the premiere visually impaired athletes in the world compete!!
I need 2 people per shift who are experienced bracket keepers.  Others will keep time, score, use the computerized scoring system (point and click), etc.
Thank you very much for your assistance!
Heidi Moore; (303) 591-9563; judoheidi@comcast.net

Colorado Athletes Still Have Time To Be Part of Team Colorado And Register For Any Of  31 Sports At The 2009 State Games Of America In Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, July 6-----Colorado athletes of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite, high school or college, to masters and seniors, can still sign up and compete in the State Games of America, July 30-August 2 in Colorado Springs.  Every resident of Colorado is eligible to compete in 31 sports and join Team Colorado against athletes from 41 states in the nation’s largest multi-sport event this summer for all ages.
Registration is open at: www.stategames.org
As many as 10,000 athletes are expected to compete in the event. The Opening Ceremony is set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at the Colorado Springs World Arena.

Denver Judo is pleased to announce cash awards for the senior divisions at the 2009 Denver Classic!
IJF Senior Division winners will receive $150.00 cash!
Senior men and women’s open division winners will receive $500.00 cash!
Be sure to register on-line at http://www.denverjudo.com/mto/register.asp and save $5.00 on your registration fee!

The entry package for the 9th Annual Denver Classic can be found on the Event Schedule page

Results of the 2009 State Championship are posted on the results page.

Athletes, Coaches, and Officials are reminded that the CJL State Championships will take place this coming Saturday, June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center.  Complete information can be found on the Event Schedule page.  Early Weigh-in schedule is as follows:
Thursday night, June 4, 2009:
1. Boulder Judo Training Center from 4:30 – 7:00 PM – 3070 28th St., Suite D, Boulder
2. OTC in Colorado Springs from 6:30 – 7:30 PM—One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs
3. Northglenn Recreation Center from 7:00 – 8:00 PM—11801 Community Ctr. Dr., Northglenn
All weigh-ins will be conducted to rules set by the Colorado Judo League.
IMPORTANT: ONLY weigh-in will be conducted at the above sites, no registration forms or fees will be taken. You must either send your entry form and fees in by mail (early registration discount applies if postmarked by Friday, May 29th) OR bring your entry form and fees to registration on the day of competition.

The Registered Clubs page has been updated with a new email for the Fort Collins Judo Club.

Reminder of CJL meeting on may 24th.  Details and agenda can be found on the Meetings page.

The entry package for the CJL State Championship can be found on the Event Schedule.

The Denver Classic Tournament has been tentatively scheduled for October 24th

The Denver Buddist Temple Novice Tournament has been scheduled for October 10th

The CJL Promotion Committee has scheduled its next promotion activity for August 8th.  Details can be obtained on the Promotion Info page.  A link to USA Judo’s new promotion guidelines has also been placed on the promotion info page.

The Intermountain Judo Championship is scheduled for May 15-16 in Salt Lake City.  Information can be obtained on the Event Schedule page.

Online Registration is now available for the OTC Classic, scheduled for May 9th, in Colorado Springs has added

CJL has scheduled it’s next meeting for Sunday, May 24, 2009, 1-4 PM; in the CR Bank Room East at the Castle Rock Library, Castle Rock, CO.

The Colorado Judo League State Championships will be held on June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center.  An entry form will be available soon.

Results of the Colorado Springs Classic are available.

The entry package for the 2009 OTC Classic, scheduled to be held on May 9th is available on the Event Schedule page.

DBT Dojo has scheduled a CPR and First Aid Class for May 2nd.  Details can be found on the Event Schedule page.

Results of the Northglenn Judo Championship are available.

A team of 20 junior athletes from Tahiti will be in the Colorado April 8th to the 11th.  They will be training at clubs and participating in the Northglenn Championship according to the following schedule:
Wed, April 8:  Training at Denver Dojo; 7-9 PM (everyone is invited to participate)
Thurs, April 9: Training at Ju Shin Kan, Colo. Springs, 5:30 – 7:00 PM  (everyone is invited to participate)
Sat, April 11:  Compete in 41st annual Northglenn Championship.

To all Club Coaches:  Trophies that were not awarded at the Hyland Hills Throwdown event will be available at the March 28th Colorado Classic in Colo. Springs and the April 11th Northglenn Championship.  Please contact Kari Gabrielle at these events to obtain your trophies.

The Tournament scheduled for March 28th in Colorado Springs has been renamed the First Colorado Springs Classic and will be held at the Pikes Peak Christian School in Colorado Springs.  A complete entry package can be found on the Event Schedule.

Denver Judo will hold a fundraiser at the dojo on April 4th.  The evening will feature a comedy show by hypnotist Steven Mills.  Learn more about the show in this flyer.

Suzuran Judo Club has a new website.  A link has been posted on the Registered Clubs page.

Results for the Hyland Hills Throwdown Tournament area available on the Results page.

An Entry Package for the Southwest Championship (March 21 in New Mexico) is available on the Event Schedule.

The Entry Package for the March 28th OTC tournament is available on the Event Schedule.

The Northglenn Championships entry package has been revised to add hotel headquarters pricing, deadline, and contact information.  Refer to the link on the Event Schedule.

The OTC tournament has been rescheduled for March 28th.  An entry form will be published soon.

The OTC tournament scheduled for March 7th has been postponed.  A new date will be announced soon.

Announcing a summer International Judo Camp to be held June 8-14 at the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch between Winter Park and Granby.  A link to details can be found on the Event Schedule.  The camp is open to all skill levels.

The written test contained within the CJL Promotion Guide (link at the bottom of the Promotion Info page) has been modified to reflect the competition rule changes that came into effect on January 1, 2009.

Registration for the 2009 State Games of America, held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain State Games on August 1st, is now open.  Refer to the Event Schedule for a link to that website.

The Entry Package for the 41st Northglenn Championship has been revised to reflect entry fee discounts, and coed divisions for Bantam 1 and 2.  Refer to the Event Schedule for a copy of the new package.

2008 CJL All Star Team and special awards have been posted on the Banquets and Awards page.

Revised results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

Results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the Results page.

The Friday Kan Geiko session at Denver Judo will be from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for all ages.
Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts.

The entry package for the Hyland Hills tournament, scheduled for February 28th, is available on the Event Schedule page.

The OTC will host a tournament on March 7th.  Details will be forthcoming.

The Friday session of the Kan Geiko will be at Denver Judo (formerly announced as Colo. School of Mines).  Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts.

The Entry Package for the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic is available on the Event Schedule page.

The Entry Package for the 41st Annual Northglenn Judo Championship is available on the Event Schedule page.

CJL’s Winter Meeting will be held Sunday, February 8th.  Details on the Meetings page.

KICK OFF TOURNAMENT CANCELED!!!!
The Kick Off to be held on Saturday, January 17 is canceled due to low registration/participation numbers.  Questions:  patusajudo@aol.com

Waivers for both the Denver Buddhist Temple and Denver Judo sessions are available on the Kan Geiko announcement page.  It will save time if these waivers are printed out and signed in advance of arriving at those sessions.

The OTC Judo Club has scheduled a tournament for May 9, 2009.  Details will be forthcoming.

CJL 2009 Kan Geiko “Winter Training” has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 through Friday, February 6th.  Kan Geiko is an annual event where judoka from around Colorado get the opportunity to train with many of the local clubs.  Judoka of all ages and experience levels are welcome!  Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts.

A revised entry form for the 2009 Kickoff Tournament is posted.  Revisions/Clarifications/Reminders are as follows:
1) Definition of Novice is modified;
2) There will be no registration at early weigh-in.  Athletes must either mail in their entry form and fees or bring them to the tournament;
3) Divisions 8yrs and under will be co-ed (boys AND girls combined.)

 

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