Competition: There will be junior shiai and senior newaza only competition. Sensei Sharon Landstreet, IJF A referee, will be offering Local referee certification at the tournament. Candidates should let her know ahead of time of their interest in certifying. For information and ONLINE REGISTRATION, go to Smoothcomp HERE There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION A summer picnic will follow the tournament in the outside back area weather permitting.
2026 Shufu (Central) Promotional, BOE, BOD Saturday, April 25
March 13, 2026
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 are requested and encouraged to attend in person.)
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Awarding of Promotions
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Shufu Board of Directors Meeting (All registered Yudansha [Black Belts] are encouraged to attend but a Zoom connection will be supplied.
Please Note: There will be NO COMPETITION at this promotional event.
The Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Board of Directors meeting will begin at 1:30 PM. This meeting is for registered members of Shufu Judo Yudanshakai who hold the current rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) or higher. Please try to be on time for the start of the meeting.
USJF ATHLETE-SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR AWARD RULES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the “USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award.” First prize is $1,000.00, second prize $750.00, and third prize $500.00.
Completed application, supporting documentation, portrait photograph, and SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS (NO report cards) must be received by no@usjf.com and asoy@usjf.com by July 15, 2026
Click HEREfor complete information and application.
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. 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.
