Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, in cooperation with Hui-O-Judo Beltsville and the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, presents the Spring 2024 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 United States Judo Federation Sanction # 24-04-01 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Key Deadlines – These are HARD deadlines – no exceptions February 20 – First date to accept applications. March 21 – First deadline for Dan paperwork (initial submission of Form 20) April 6 – Second deadline for ALL FULLY COMPLETED paperwork due (juniors, senior kyu, dan) April 20 – Promotion day, BOE meeting, BOD meeting Eligibility to register for promotion All judoka must be a current member of the USJF or USJA . (USJF members are eligible to be promoted at this event. USJA members may request to be examined and have their results forwarded to the appropriate organization.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Recommending Students for Promotion Examinees MUST be recommended for promotion by[...]
Call for AGENDA items and Committee reports for Board of Directors (Shufu black belts) meeting with VOTE on Constitution amendment (in person or by email) April 20, 2024, Saturday Promotion (central), Board of Directors (Shufu black belts) Meeting, and Board of Examiners Meeting Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd, Beltsville, MD, 20705 Zoom: information to be provided later 9:30a Shufu Promotion (central), 9:30a Board of Directors meeting, immediately following: Board of Examiners Meeting Attached: 1) Draft Agenda – BOD – April 2024 2) Draft Meeting Minutes – November 2023 3) Amendment to Shufu Constitution – must have majority of all registered black belts agree to changes
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai presents the Spring 2024 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Northern Area Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Shodokan Dojo 123 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 United States Judo Federation Sanction # 24-04-02 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Key Deadlines – These are HARD deadlines – no exceptions: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – First date to accept applications Thursday, March 28, 2024 – First deadline for Dan paperwork (initial submission of Form 20) Saturday, April 13, 2024 – – Second deadline for ALL FULLY COMPLETED paperwork due (juniors, senior kyu, dan) Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Promotion Day, BOE meeting Eligibility to register for promotion All judoka must be a current member of the USJF or USJA. (USJF members are eligible to be promoted at this event. USJA members may request to be examined and have their results forwarded to the appropriate organization.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Recommending Students for Promotion Examinees must be recommended for promotion by their instructor. Examinees should be listed[...]
Offering Junior competition and Newaza Only competition for adults (age 17 and over). Modified IJF rules govern competition. Also Offering Local Referee Certification USJF Sanction 24-05-03 Click Here for Smoothcomp Link for Information and Registration
The Takemori Open is named in honor of the Takemori Family, which has been a key part ofShufu Judo Yudanshakai since it was founded in 1953. Senseis Jimmy and Edwin were both incredible competitive judoka in their early days and have been instrumental in the growth of judo in the US. As their competitive time came to end, they grew into international referees and have continued to lead their clubs and Shufu Judo Yudanshakai for over 60 years now.
Jimmy first began practicing judo in 1937 in Fresno, California, and has been an instructor in the D.C. area for over 60 years. He has coached both the men’s and women’s U.S. national teams. He is 87 years old and holds a ninth degree black belt.
The next generation of Takemoris were all skilled judoka on the junior and senior level. Sensei Miki and Sensei Terri continue the tradition of developing Junior and Senior elite judokas. We thank all the Takemori family members for their outstanding devotion and service to judo.
Shufu Shinbun is BACK !
This newsletter is presented in memory of Malcolm Hodges who was a dedicated Shufu and Washington Judo Club member for many years and wrote and was the editor of the monthly Shufu Shinbun newsletter.
Did you know that Shufu has an Athlete Funding Program? Shufu’s Athlete Funding Program provides reimbursement ($150 to $300) for athletes competing in national and international level events. If you have been a member of Shufu for at least 2 years and have participated in national or international events, then you should consider applying for Shufu’s Athlete Funding Program. Juniors, Seniors, Masters/Veterans, and Kata competitors can all apply to the Shufu Athlete Funding Program. Please see the Funding Support for Athletes link below for the complete details on the Shufu Athlete Funding Program.
SafeSport Certification is now required for all USJF registered clubs. If you have already completed the course and submitted a copy of your certificate, you do not need to resubmit. For more information or to take the course, please visit https://athletesafety.org/
Heads Up concussion training, through the CDC’s website, is a requirement for all members of your USJF registered club who function as teachers at any time. Please advise all of your instructors and assistant instructors of this requirement. The training can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/
Hilaire Notewo Seeking Donations for Judo Programs in the Ivory Coast, Needs Gis and Equipment
Longtime Shufu Judo member Hilaire Notewo is planning to relocate to Côte D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Africa in late November/December. He will be supporting judo programs, but equipment (esp. judo uniforms) are difficult to come by. Hilaire is looking for gently used judo gis and other equipment. Hilaire will also be visiting and donating goods to orphanages. Should you have gently used shoes, clothes for teenagers, youths, and toddlers, kindly make them available to Hilaire.
If you would like to donate to this effort, you can send your donation to the following address:
