Kokushikai Judo Camp Mission: To create an environment for learning judo in a beautiful setting with a friendly atmosphere, the comfort of good food, a clean facility, and taught by renowned instructors who have dedicated their lives to the education and development of the mind, body and spirit. We welcome all ages and levels to challenge themselves in the pursuit of excellence year after year.
2. Call our Camp office at 201-420-4448. We will be receiving messages while at Camp and will return your call as soon as possible.
3. In an emergency, call the Camp landline in Pennsylvania at 570-798-2511. Ask for Celita or Josh.
Bus Schedule for confirmed/paid bus passengers. (if you want to ride the bus, please make arrangements through our office 201-420-4448) Buses leave promptly. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of departure times to load bags and passengers.
Monday, August 15th 7:00 am Departure from 106th street (between Riverside and West End Ave.) Manhattan, NYC 7:45 am Departure from 127 Paterson Ave., Wallington, NJ (Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church parking lot) 10:45 am Estimated Arrival Time at Kokushikai Judo Camp, Preston Park, PA
Saturday, August 20th 1:00 pm Departure from Kokushikai Judo Camp, Preston Park, PA 4:00 pm Estimated Arrival Time at 127 Paterson Ave., Wallington, NJ 4:45 pm Estimated Arrival Time at 106th street (between Riverside and West End Ave.) Manhattan, NYC
Monday, August 22nd
7:00 am Departure from 106th street (between Riverside and West End Ave.) Manhattan, NYC
7:45 am Departure from 127 Paterson Ave., Wallington, NJ (Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church parking lot)
10:45 am Estimated Arrival Time at Kokushikai Judo Camp, Preston Park, PA
Saturday, August 27th
1:00 pm Departure from Kokushikai Judo Camp, Preston Park, PA
4:00 pm Estimated Arrival Time at 127 Paterson Ave., Wallington, NJ
4:45 pm Estimated Arrival Time at 106th street (between Riverside and West End Ave.) Manhattan, NYC
Kokushikai Judo Camp is just 2 weeks away and we are prepared for two great weeks of Camp! Please be sure that your Welcome Package forms are returned to us before arriving to Camp.
Registration is still open by e-mail, fax, or telephone. Please call our office at 201-420-4448 for assistance. (Act now for private rooms, only a few left)
For campers flying in....If you have not done so already, please provide your itinerary so that we can coordinate your pick-up upon arrival.
For campers taking the KJA bus....pick-up and drop-off locations will be the same as previous years: Wallington, NJ and 106th and Riverside in Manhattan. Exact times will be posted very soon.
We now offer 2 Sessions of Kokushikai Judo Camp! Attend both Sessions and a discount rate will apply. Session I August 15-August 20, 2011 ($470) Session II August 22-August 27, 2011 ($470) Session I & II August 15-August 27, 2011 ($795)
* Special rates apply for 2009 campers that have attended years consecutively. Call or e-mail Celita Schutz to confirm rates.
Session I attendees staying on for Session II will have accommodations and meals on August 21.
Core group of Instructors are returning for both sessions along with Japanese Olympian and World Champion, Yashuhiko Morwaki as special guest instructor coming from Kokushikan University, Japan.
2011 Brochure is posted below for download. If you would like a brochure mailed directly to you with DVD, please send your mailing information to camp@kokushikai.com.
Contact our office for registration assistance. 201-420-4448 877-KOKUSHI Ask for: Mary Bierle, Registration Coordinator or Celita Schutz, Camp Director
Celita Schutz, Camp Director
Sensei Moriwaki, Olympian and World Champion, Japan
Sensei "Kasper" Gawel
Professor David Adiv
Sensei Yoshinaga
Sensei Ogasawara
Sensei Matsumura
Sensei Higashi
Special Guest Instructor Sensei Y. Moriwaki, 8th Degree Black Belt, Japan Olympian and World Champion
Core Kokushikai Judo Education Staff Celita Schutz, 4th Degree Black Belt, 3x US Olympian Sylwester "Kasper" Gawel, 4th Degree Black Belt Professor David Adiv, 3rd Degree Black Belt (BJJ), Royler Gracie-David Adiv (RGDA) Sensei T. Yoshinaga, 8th Degree Black Belt Sensei N. Ogasawara, 8th Degree Black Belt Sensei Y. Matsumura, 8th Degree Black Belt Sensei N. Higashi, 8th Degree Black Belt For complete biographical information on each Instructor, download complete brochure PDF file.
Complimenting Expert Staff Tomomi Freeburg, Japanese Cultural Instructor Sonja Rzepski, Yoga Instructor, Ashtanga and Yoga for Athletes Specialized Sarah Sanborn, Massage Therapist, Spa at Chelsea Piers, NYC Bryan Shulman, Massage Therapist, Spa at Chelsea Piers, NYC
Campground Facilities Rt. 247, Preston Park, Pennsylvania Camp Kokushikai occurs on the grounds of Camp Wayne for Boys and is situated on over 400 acres with two private lakes. It is located in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania approximately 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
Some features include:
♦ 10,000 square feet of official
Tatami mat area for practice
♦ 1,500 square foot matted
Studio designated for Kids Judo,
Yoga or Kata practice
♦ Indoor and covered outdoor
training areas
♦ Private Rooms with private
bathrooms and showers available
♦ Waterfront lakes with
fishing dock
♦ Heated, Olympic-size Swimming
Pool with Lifeguard on Duty
♦ On-site Camp Health Center
♦ Fully Equipped Trainer’s Room
♦ Fitness Center ♦ Ropes Course with Zip Line
♦ Three Outdoor Basketball Courts
♦ Two Soccer Fields
♦ 12 All-Weather Tennis Courts
(Three Lighted)
♦ Jogging Trails
♦ Dining Hall with Kitchen Staff
♦ Arts Center
Kokushikai Judo Campgrounds, Preston Park, PA
Transportation
We offer round trip
Bus Service from the NYC/NJ area with departure to Camp on the mornings of
August 15th and August 22nd with return service in the afternoon of August 20th and August 27th. Seat reservations must be made before July 15th to secure a seat and can be made on the Camp
Application. Final time table for bus schedule will be posted at
www.kokushikai.com closer to Camp.
Individuals
arriving by plane can book their destination to Newark (EWR) airport in NJ with
arrival on Sunday, August 14th or
on Sunday, August 21st. Departure should be scheduled on Saturday, August 21st or
August 27th. Please allow 3 hours of driving time from airport to
Camp when scheduling flights. Please provide flight itineraries to Kokushikai
if you would like assistance with your transport to and from the Camp. Contact Kokushikai Registration Coordinator, Mary Beirle for assistance at mary@kokushikai.com or 201-420-4448.
*Inquire for information regarding partial week camp fees: Email: camp@kokushikai.com Phone:1-877-KOKUSHI 1-201-420-4448
Novaro Youth Scholarships Youth between the ages of 9-22 may apply for full tuition to Kokushikai Judo Camp through the Novaro Youth Scholarship Fund. 6 one-week spots and 4 two-week spots are available. Applications must be received by July 1, 2011 to process funding.
Family Discounts Judo can be a rewarding family sport. In order to facilitate this, we offer the following discounts: 10% discount for the second family member 25% discount for the third family member 50% discount for the fourth family member and beyond
Coach’s Discount Judo is life-long and learning continues when teaching begins. Enjoy the friendly environment with 10 or more of your students and your camp fee will be waived. Make sure that your students indicate your club and your name as instructor so that you receive credit.
2009 Novaro Youth Scholarship Recipients
2010 Novaro Youth Scholarship Recipients
For more information on: Instructors, Curriculum, Bus Transportation, Family Discounts, Coach's Discount and Directions... Download the PDF of the Complete Judo Camp Brochure at the top of the page.
