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.
Shufu Reaps Gold, Silver at Pan Am Judo Championships in Havana
May 2, 2016
Congratulations to the USA national kata judo team for their accomplishments at the Pan Am Judo Championships in Havana Cuba on April 28, 2016. They were honored with 3 gold medals and 3 silver medals.
Robert Gouthro and Lisa Capriotti won gold in Nage no Kata mixed and Kime no Kata mixed. Diane Tamai Jackson and Karl Tamai won gold in Ju no Kata mixed and silver in Katame no Kata mixed. Doug and Douglas Newcomer (father and son) won silver in men’s Katame no Kata and Kime no Kata. Doug Tono and Andrezej Dajnowski won fourth in Kodokan Goshin Jutsu.
Thank you for all of your hard work and effort to get there. You make all of us proud. Thank you to the operations team that ran the kata portion of the event… Barbara Anderson, Karen Whilden, Carla Martin and Frances Glaze. Also special thanks to Ms. Takeuchi (Chair of PJC kata committee), Barb Shimizu (PJC kata committee secretary) and Claudia Smith (IJF kata judge).
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.
