Documents & Forms

General Organizational Documents

Documents/Forms (PDF)VersionDescription
Membership Application FormVer 4.0Application for membership in the ATJA
ATJA Articles of IncorporationVer. 2.0Articles of Incorporation
ATJA Certificate of IncorporationVer. 1.0Certificate of Incorporation
ATJA BylawsVer. 6-24-22ATJA Bylaws
ATJA National Promotion ProgramVer 2.1Procedures and policies for promotion in rank
Background Screening ProceduresVer. 3.1Background Screening procedures
Background Screening FormVer. 5-8-2020Background Screening application, required for all Black Belts
Code of EthicsVer. 2.0Code of Ethics
Ethics Committee ProceduresVer. 1.0Procedures for handling ethics issues
Event Sanction ApplicationVer. 2.0Form for applying for event sanction
Event WaiverVer. 2.0Waiver to be used at Sanctioned Events
Glossary of Japanese TermsVer 1.0Many English-Japanese translations common in the martial arts
SafeSport ProgramExternalSafeSport has become a complicated process since they were officially recognized by the USOC.
Heads Up Concussion Online CourseExternalAll Dan ranks must complete an online course called Heads Up. It’s a concussion awareness course. It's free and you'll get a certificate to print out and file after completing it.
Accident Claim FormVer. 2023Medical/Dental Accident Claim Form

Judo Division Documents

Documents/Forms (PDF)VersionDescription
Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Test 1.8Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Test required for promotion
Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Test Answer Sheet 1.0Blank answer sheet for the Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Test
Judo Promotion Requirements2.4Requirements for promotion in table form (Points, age, time in grade, etc)
Judo Promotion Application Form3.1Application form for all Judo Promotions
Judo Promotion Point Tables2020A list of the ways Judo Promotion Points can be earned
Judo Point Record Form1.0A record form for recording Judo Promotion Points
Judo Dan and Kyu Rank Exam3.4The official exam for evaluating the demonstration of Judo techniques
Judo Kyu Curriculum & Exam2.0A sample Kyu curriculum for Juniors and Adults, can be used for Kyu exams
Judo Promotion PackageVariousPackage contains all forms needed for promotion
Judo Throws, Pins, Chokes & Locks (Reference) 1.0A reference list of Judo techniques
Judo Basic Referee (USA Judo)2018Basic Referee Illustrated Guide by Rick Celotto
Judo Referee Code of Ethics2014Referee Code of Ethics (USA Judo) By Rick Celotto
ATJA Referee Application2020ATJA Certified Judo Referee Application Form
ATJA Referee Application Flow Chart2020ATJA Referee Application Flow Chart
ATJA Referee Certificate Example2020Contact someone on the Referee Committee to obtain the Word Document.
ATJA Referee Transfer From2020ATJA Referee Transfer From Another Organization
ATJA Referee Program2020Process for Application as an ATJA Referee
Judo Kata Certification Application1.0Application for Kata and Kata Judge certification
ATJA Judo Student ManualIn ProgressStudent Judo Manual (draft in progress)
IJF Sport and Organization Rules2022Sport and Organization Rules of the International Judo Federation

Jujitsu Division Documents

Documents/Forms (PDF)VersionDescription
Jujutsu Promotion Application FormVer. 3.1Application form for promotion in ATJA Jujutsu
Jujutsu Dan and Kyu Rank ExamVer. 6.0The official exam for evaluating the demonstration of Jujutsu techniques