Upcoming Clinic Featuring Chuck Jefferson
The OJA is proud to sponsor a clinic with 2008 Olympic Team Alternate and former World Team member, Chuck Jefferson, on December 18th, 2011. Cost for the clinic is $30 at the door. The clinic will be held at USA Stars, in Moore, Oklahoma, and will be from 1pm to 5pm. The clinic will feature 2 sessions during that time and will be open to all ages. The OJA members will be voting on 2 proposals that have been presented to the OJA during the intermission. Please see earlier post to review the proposals. Please Post Flyer
The record books show the numerous Collegiate, Sr. National, and International medals that Chuck Jefferson won over his illustrious career, included a Gold Medal at the Pan American Championships, and countless victories over some of the best judo athletes that were competing in his day. He was very successful as an SJSU judo coach, helping them achieve designation as an offical USA Judo Training Center.
But to those who have supported him throughout his career, his accomplishments are much bigger than the medals that are displayed at his home in San Jose.
Chuck Jefferson has opened Chuck Jefferson Judo in San Jose California. He commented, “I thought it was the right thing for me at this time. I have 2 boys of my own now, and I want judo to be part of their life as it was mine. I’m also an adult who needs to stay in shape, and I know how much I can help others who have the same goal. I’ve learned so much over the years, from so many of the greatest senseis and coaches in the world. I look forward to sharing that knowledge with all of my students.”
Judo Competition Highlights:
2008 Olympic Team Alternate- Beijing, China
2005 Senior Nationals Championships- Gold Medal
2004 Senior Nationals Championships- Gold Medal
2003 US Open Championships- Gold Medal
2003 Pan American Championships- Gold Medal
2002 US Open Championships- Gold Medal
2002 Pan American Championships- Gold Medal
2002 New York Open Championships- Gold Medal
2001 Benito Juarez Championships- Gold Medal
1998 Collegiate National Championships- Gold Medal
1997 Collegiate National Championships- Gold Medal
1996 Collegiate National Championships- Gold Medal
1995 Collegiate National Championships- Gold Medal
Teams:
2003 World Championship Team member- Osaka, Japan
2003 Pan American Games Team member- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2003 Pan American Championships Team member- Salvador, Bahia Brazil
2003 Titan Games- USOC- San Jose, CA
2002 Pan American Championships Team member- Dominican Republic
1998 World University Championship Team member- Prague, Czech Republic
1996 World University Championship Team member- Jonquiere, Quebec Canada
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