This tournament will have Junior competition plus Ne-waza only matches for seniors. Check in at 9:00 – 9:30. 9:30 – 10:00 tournament rules clarification Q&A. Junior matches begin at 10:00. Senior check in at 1:00. Senior newaza matches begin between 1:00 – 1:30. USJF Sanction 25-11-10. Current USA Judo and USJA membership is allowed with proof of current membership. Member identification numbers and expiration dates required. Cost $35.00. Gold, silver and bronze medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Smoothcomp Information and Registration HERE
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai in cooperation with Memento Mori BJJ/Judo presents the Fall 2025 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai North Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Memento Mori BJJ/Judo Located at 152 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 United States Judo Federation Sanction:25-11-05 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Key Deadlines These are HARD deadlines – no exceptions: Monday, September 15, 2025 – Earliest date to accept applications Thursday, October 16, 2025 – First deadline for Dan paperwork (Initial submission of Editable Form 20) Saturday, November 1, 2025 – –FINAL DEADLINE for all judoka (Juniors, Seniors, Kyu, Dan) to be registered, with FULLY COMPLETED paperwork due, including an Editable Form 20 for Dan ranks, submitted to Miki Takemori at Mtakemori@aol.com, to Shufu Board of Examiners Chair Kevin Tamai at ShufuBOEChairman.Kevin@gmail.com, and (for Dan ranks only) to Shufu Rank Registration Chair Karen Whilden at – Shufurankreg@gmail.com Saturday, November 15 – Promotion day Eligibility to register for promotion All judoka must be a current member of the USJF or USJA. (USJF members are eligible to be promoted at this event. USJA members may request to be examined and have their results[...]
Congratulations goes to all of the judoka who were able to attend the Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Katame No Kata Clinic on Saturday, March 1st at DeMatha Catholic High School.
There were a number of valuable messages from the senseis during the katame no kata clinic today. In no particular order:
They stated how beneficial learning and practicing the kata is for competitive judoka since it is one of the shiai katas
They stressed how much more important it is to feel the kata with your body rather than just read it, look at a book, watch a video or see someone doing it.
They stated that is very important to not just learn the kata but to practice it regularly.
Kata will enhance your judo experience and make your judo much better.
Judo is a lifetime of learning. You must practice always.
It is ok to make mistakes, to ask many questions but always to constantly learn.
Refine your techniques as you practice. Pay attention to the details.
Make certain to use good posture and pay attention to body framework. Incorporate and use your body in each technique.
Learn and practice both sides so you understand all of the interconnections.
Do not just go through the motions, make them real.
Use the kata techniques you learn to make your good judo even better.
All of the senseis challenged the participants to take what they learn today and practice it. You do not need mats or a partner, just walk through the movements. Practice both roles. Visit another club to work with other judoka. Go to a dojo once a month to practice the kata and get feedback from the instructors. Invite one of the kata instructors to come up to visit your dojo. In addition, the senseis encouraged the judoka to take what they learned and share it with their clubs. They asked the judoka to encourage other club members to learn the katas and come to the clinics.
The senseis said to use each event as a learning experience. The evaluators make notes to help you to improve your techniques and your flow. They are there to help you to continually improve and develop.
As part of its continuing commitment to the judoka in this area, Shufu provides a variety of valued added services such as clinics throughout the year. We offer at two kata clinics per year and nine events to compete in the kata. We have an annual referee clinic every January. At various times throughout the year we offer senior competitor development clinics, junior competitor development clinics, teacher clinics and coaching clinics. We continue to develop referees, technical officials and instructors.
–Kevin Tamai
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.
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.
Congratulations goes to all of the judoka who were able to attend the Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Katame No Kata Clinic on Saturday, March 1st at DeMatha Catholic High School.
