2026 Shufu (Central) Promotional, BOE, BOD Saturday, April 25

March 13, 2026

 
 

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.  Contact Shufu President Miki Takemori  at shufupresident.miki@gmail.com)

 

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.

 

Committee Reports, Agendas, Financials posted HERE.

 

BOD Zoom Meeting

Topic: Shufu Board of Directors

Time: Saturday April 25 at 130pm

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84647273911?pwd=VFBPRzM4b0pyWUZxeXV3WGphZlJSQT09

Meeting ID: 846 4727 3911

Passcode: ShufuBOD

 

Sensei Edwin Takemori Retiring as USNA Coach

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at NOON at USNA, Annapolis, MD

Register EARLY HERE to obtain  USNA access pass

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.