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.
The Embassy of Japan invited Hui-O-Judo Beltsville to provide a judo demonstration as part of an annual event celebrated during International Cultural Awareness Month.
This popular celebration, which features embassy open houses and cultural performances across Washington, D.C., regularly draws a crowd of thousands of visitors who toured the embassy grounds and viewed exhibits on technology, Ikebana, and the tea ceremony.
Led by Sensei Diane Tamai Jackson and supported by Shufu Judo judoka—including Brian Lopez, R. Wayne Brown, Andrew Schwarzkopf, Jen Evans, and Alex Jacobson—the hour long demonstration took place in the courtyard of the Ambassador’s old residence.
Attendees faced a 90-minute wait to enter the Embassy so the demonstration provided entertainment, appearing ahead of performances of koto, karate, and taiko as they progressed through the courtyard.
The presentation was highly interactive, featuring throwing examples, ju-no-kata, uchi-komi, and a grand finale where Senseis Brian and Alex performed zempo kaiten over one, two, three and finally four people!
The crowd engagement was exceptional. Many children and adults—ranging from newcomers to veterans returning after decades away from the sport joined us on the mat to receive individual instruction on how to fall safely and the opportunity to complete a throw. The well-run event was further highlighted by a brief appearance from the Ambassador himself.
A special thank you to Sensei Brian who brought the mats from Hui-O.
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.
