Some stuff I found whilst rummaging through old papers that were not ruined by hurricane Andrew:
An item from a club newsletter I publish through the community school system:
THE PURPOSE (GOALS) OF OUR JUDO CLUB
To foster the growth of Kodokan Judo as founded by Dr. Jigoro Kano.
To the fullest extent of its ability, this organization will provide instruction, leadership, and technical guidance to any American interested in Judo. Special emphasis will be placed on the teaching and study of Judo technique.
This organization will provide guidance for testing, grading, and participation in technical and Kata competition.
Further, this organization will endeavor to make Judo a family sport with all members having an opportunity to participate at his or her level of ability and/or interest.
Judo rank awards will be based on Judo knowledge, technique, dedication, and participation.
Some Words by Rick Mertens:
The resistance of Judoka to learn Japanese terminology continually surprises me. Yes, I know the arguments about us speaking English, so let's teach English terminology. Having traveled throughout the world to participate in Judo, I know the value of one universal language for Judo.
I do not understand why Judo people should feel they are different than other sport enthusiasts. If you participate in fencing or skiing, you learn the terminology of the originating country for that sport.
I do not believe the learning of some Japanese words is going to damage the mental capacities of young (or old) Judoka.
Jigoro KanoÂ’s Kodokan Judo
The originator, or founder (Professor Kano), based all techniques on the principal of "Maximum Efficiency With Minimum Effort". Professor Kano explained that in many ways, some of which are:
1. Giving way. When your opponent pushes you, give way in the direction pushed; add a little speed and strength to that force thereby overcoming the opponent.
2. Off balancing. All throws as described by Professor Kano were accomplished by first getting an opponent off balance, then throwing him in the direction of his weakness or loss of balance.
3. Directing an opponent's force. If an opponent uses force in a straight forward direction, one should not use force to stop force, but rather, re-direct that force causing opponent to lose his balance.
When I joined the Kodokan the first time it was in 1960 and before leaving the region I asked if I cold renew it for a number of years. I paid a small sum then replied “hai,” meaning “Yes,” to an oath (in Japanese) to Kodokan Judo. The I received membership papers, not a card per say, but two slips of paper; one in Japanese and one in English. I learned years later that this was a life membership! Has anyone else run across this?
The Oath of Kodokan Judo:
1. I will not discontinue the study of Judo without sufficient reason.
2. I will never do anything to disgrace the Kodokan's honor.
3. I will always comply with all regulations of the Kodokan in studying and in teaching Judo.
We pledged to live a life of Judo until it became impossible to continue. In my case, and probably many others, when it became too painful and when we became less able to do it. Maybe. When I took that oath I was 20 years old and wasnÂ’t a Buddhist so it didnÂ’t man anything 
