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 Referee Dick Hugh.
The Chief Referee was IJF Referee Sharon Landstreet and the Tournament Director was Michael Landstreet.
The tournament ran smoothly and everyone had a nice time. The junior matches lasted until approximately 3:30pm followed by the ne waza matches for seniors. Medals were awarded to those who placed.
The Arlington Judo Club provided food and drinks for everyone present.
The club would like to thank its club members and other volunteers who stepped up, especially Lindsey Cosely, Gaiv Tata, Anthony Shetter and the Pryor family for their help and support. We hope to host another local tournament in the Spring.
Michael Landstreet
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. 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.
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.
