Dick Hugh Elected to USJF Hall of Fame; Ken Tamai Honored With USJF’s Lifetime Achievement Award

December 15, 2020

Sensei Dick Hugh

Sensei Kenneth Bunji Tamai

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two longtime pillars of Shufu Judo Yudanshakai were recently awarded special honors by the United States Judo Federation (USJF).  Dick Hugh was elected to the USJF Hall of Fame, and Ken Tamai, who died in 2004, was honored with the USJF’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

Please click on each of the above images to read the details of each award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 HERE for complete information and application.

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.