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JAMES G. RAGAN
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James G. Ragan
August 4, 1953 - December 6, 2024
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
Member - US Ju-Jitsu & USA-TKJSenior Masters Caucus
Member - USJJF & USA-TKJ Technical Committee
JAMES GEORGE “JIM” RAGAN, age 71, of Melbourne, Florida, born August 4th, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away December 6th, 2024. Jim moved to Melbourne with his family at age 13. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Eau Gallie High School.
Jim worked at Murphy Oldsmobile from 1972 to 1982. He was a lead mechanic at the Vehicle Maintenance Facility of the Melbourne post office from 1982 until his retirement in 2015.
Jim earned a photography certification from Eastern Florida State College in 2015. He was a member of the Camera Club of Brevard, having served at various times in the offices of President and Treasurer. Jim entered the club’s photograph competitions. He also photographed local events, including Melbourne High School Girls’ Soccer team from 2016 until 2022.
He taught lapidary classes and served on the board of the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society. Jim entered into competitions for cabbing gemstones and faceting gemstones. He also made his own jewelry.
Jim volunteered at the Ascension Thrift Store in Melbourne; and the HOPE for Brevard Thrift Store and feline rescue facility.
Jim began studying martial arts in 1996. He earned his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dan from Juko Kai International. He earned his 5th Dan in US Ju-Jitsu from USJJF and 5th Dan in Kodokan Judo from USA-TKJ & USJA. Jim joined World Kido in 2021 and was promoted to 1st Dan and 2nd Dan in Hapkido. Jim taught classes in Melbourne, attended seminars, and served as referee in tournaments across the country. Jim was a very dedicated teacher and was teaching Judo and Ju-Jitsu "thru his very last day" of His Life.
Jim always strived to help grow the USA-TKJ and USJJF and was to the "Go To Guy" to help Lead in Referee Training, Conducting Training Seminars and Competition Events. Both "on and off" the mat, Jim personified Skill, Integrity, Leadership and Trust. He was a Highly Respected National Martial Arts Leader..
August 4, 1953 - December 6, 2024
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
Member - US Ju-Jitsu & USA-TKJSenior Masters Caucus
Member - USJJF & USA-TKJ Technical Committee
JAMES GEORGE “JIM” RAGAN, age 71, of Melbourne, Florida, born August 4th, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away December 6th, 2024. Jim moved to Melbourne with his family at age 13. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Eau Gallie High School.
Jim worked at Murphy Oldsmobile from 1972 to 1982. He was a lead mechanic at the Vehicle Maintenance Facility of the Melbourne post office from 1982 until his retirement in 2015.
Jim earned a photography certification from Eastern Florida State College in 2015. He was a member of the Camera Club of Brevard, having served at various times in the offices of President and Treasurer. Jim entered the club’s photograph competitions. He also photographed local events, including Melbourne High School Girls’ Soccer team from 2016 until 2022.
He taught lapidary classes and served on the board of the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society. Jim entered into competitions for cabbing gemstones and faceting gemstones. He also made his own jewelry.
Jim volunteered at the Ascension Thrift Store in Melbourne; and the HOPE for Brevard Thrift Store and feline rescue facility.
Jim began studying martial arts in 1996. He earned his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dan from Juko Kai International. He earned his 5th Dan in US Ju-Jitsu from USJJF and 5th Dan in Kodokan Judo from USA-TKJ & USJA. Jim joined World Kido in 2021 and was promoted to 1st Dan and 2nd Dan in Hapkido. Jim taught classes in Melbourne, attended seminars, and served as referee in tournaments across the country. Jim was a very dedicated teacher and was teaching Judo and Ju-Jitsu "thru his very last day" of His Life.
Jim always strived to help grow the USA-TKJ and USJJF and was to the "Go To Guy" to help Lead in Referee Training, Conducting Training Seminars and Competition Events. Both "on and off" the mat, Jim personified Skill, Integrity, Leadership and Trust. He was a Highly Respected National Martial Arts Leader..
