Gifts to USAFA Judo Club contribute to...
The Judo Competitive Club is dedicated group of judo enthusiasts who thrive on the mats during the fall and spring semesters. They practice Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1600 to 1730 in the Combatives Room. They also actively engage with local judo academies in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas for "fight nights" and competitive practices, continuously refining techniques and honing skills. They foster collaboration by occasionally joining forces with the USAFA Combatives Club to share and learn grappling skill sets.
Competing is ingrained in the club's culture, and they take pride in representing the U.S. Air Force Academy in regional judo competitions throughout the year. In 2023-24, the club competed in the 2023 Colorado Judo Open, the 2023 Denver Classic, and the 2024 National College Judo Association Championship. In that time, team members secured 14 medals, six of which were won in advanced divisions (black belt level). One member also took gold in a national competition.
Donor support can help the team be stronger in 2024-25 as it prepares to build our strength, conditioning, and judo fundamentals. The team hopes to compete even more and expand membership club. Gifts would be used fund uniforms, equipment and travel.
