This is a two hour Special Judo Seminar with Megumi Ishikawa See details in calendar listing
A member of the United States Judo Federation
This is a two hour Special Judo Seminar with Megumi Ishikawa See details in calendar listing
by Jen Evans Photos Courtesy of Diane Tamai Jackson The Embassy of Japan invited Hui-O-Judo Beltsville to provide a judo demonstration as part of an annual event celebrated during International Cultural Awareness Month. This popular celebration, which features embassy open houses and cultural performances across Washington, D.C., regularly…
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai congratulates Jennifer Evans on her rank promotion to Sandan and Tomoko Ikeuchi on her promotion to Sandan. Shufu Yudanshakai also congratulates Matthew Yang from NIH judo club on his promotion from Rokkyu to Gokyu. Kevin Tamai, Chair, Shufu Board of Examiners
Report by Margie Kettle The Eastern Canada Open Kata Championship was held on March 21 and 22, 2026 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. Ninety-five teams competed in Nage, Ju No, Kime, Katame, Goshin and Itsutsu. Several of the teams were from the United States, including Lori Latimer, Kristin El Idrissi,…
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Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville Event Schedule for Saturday, April 25th 9:00 AM – Check in and testing begins 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Promotional candidates’ written test and practical evaluation 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Shufu Board of Examiners meeting – (All Board of Examiners members…
DON’T MISS THIS CLINIC!! Former World Champion and “Godfather of Newaza” Katzuhiko KASHIWAZAKI coming to DC Area on May 9th and 10th. Register HERE. NOW.
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.
