United States Judo Association

The United States Judo Association is a sports association in the United States. It was formed in 1968 following a reorganization of the Armed Forces Judo Association, and is one of three national judo associations in the United States, the other two being USA Judo and the United States Judo Federation.
History.
The US Judo Association was founded by George Harris, George Bass, Robey Reed, Jim Bregman, Philip S. Porter, Rick Mertins, and Karl Geis
Leadership.
In addition to the founding members, leadership of the USJA has included Jim Nichols, Jesse Jones, Mike Szrejter, Jim Webb, AnnMaria De Mars (Ronda Rousey's Mother), Gary Goltz, Marc Cohen, John Paccione, Paul 'Bob' Rush, and Celtia Schutz.
Rankings.
While the USJA does have a Junior 11th and 12th Degree, usually Juniors with superior ability are promoted to Senior Sankyu at age 13.
The highest ranks (Kudan and Judan) are bestowed by the USJA's Promotion Board in conjunction with the Board of Directors on rare occasions