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NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 10 AM !! See event calendar on the left column for information and registration.
On November 15, 2025 the Arlington Fall Tournament was hosted by the Arlington Judo Club in Arlington, Virginia, sanctioned by the USJF. A total of 110 competitors, representing 20 clubs, participated . Distinguished guests included former IJF Olympic Referee and IJF Referee Commission member Bukhbat Mashbat and IJF…
Two Shufu judokas earned the goal of many as they were awarded the rank of Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt, at the Shufu Central Fall Promotionals held on November 1st. Renee Allard, of DC Judo, and Najee Shuman, of Hui-O Judo, reached this milestone in their judo careers…
See Calendar in left column. Event Schedule 9:00 AM – Check in and testing begins 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Promotional candidate written test and practical evaluation 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Shufu Board of Examiners meeting – (All Board of Examiners members are requested and encouraged to attend…
August 16, First Eastern Judo Kata Championship – Smoothcomp August 17, Koshiki-no-Kata clinic with David McFall Location: Lakeland College Park Community Center, College Park, MD These are two fantastic events combined into one weekend for maximum benefit. Be a part of making US judo history. Registration is OPEN. Please encourage athletes in your…
Register on Smoothcomp HERE
Shufu Yudanshakai’s own Sharon Landstreet was selected by the U.S. Referee Commission as the recipient of the 2025 John Osako Award. It was presented to her on May 24, 2025 during the opening ceremony at this year’s Senior Nationals by the members of the referee commission. The Osako award is…
Shufu’s Athlete Funding
Program provides reimbursement ($150 to $300) for athletes competing in National and
International level events. Juniors, Seniors, Masters/Veterans, and Kata competitors
can all apply to the Shufu Athlete Funding Program. If you have been a member of Shufu for at least 2 years and have participated in any of the events listed below, then you should consider applying for Shufu’s Athlete Funding Program!
2025 USA Judo Youth National Championships
2025 USA Junior Olympic National Championships
2025 USA Judo Senior National Championships
2025 USA Judo President’s Cup
2025 US Open
2025 USJF/USJA Nationals
2025 Pan American Cups or 2025 Pan American Championships
2025 IJF Point Events (Grand Prix, Grand Slams, or Championships)
Please note that these are not the only tournaments which will be considered for funding.
Please go to the Funding Support for Athletes link for the complete details.
