Board of Examiners

The Alaska Judo Board of Examiners has promotional authority through sandan (3rd degree black belt), and makes recommendation to USA Judo for promotions of yodan (4th degree black belt) and above.

Alaska Judo's current promotion examiners are:
Chairman: Mr. Dee High - Godan
Treasurer: Mrs. Yvette Dempsey - Yodan
Secretary: Ms. Debbi Kiley - Nidan
Mr. Jim Defreest - Sandan
Mr. Mark Langberg - Sandan
Mr. Howdice Brown - Sandan
Mr. Jay Watts - Sandan

Please see the following documents for information on promotions through Alaska Judo, Inc.


Application instructions
Promotion fee schedule
Background screening application
USA Judo promotion application