PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE !! The clinic’s time is now: 10 AM – 1 PM USJF Sanction 26-02-08 Note: the event is on February 15th Registration is HERE through Smooth Comp
USJF Sanction 26-03-05 Information and Registration HERE through Smoothcomp Register by March 5, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am Kata competitors check in and warm up. 9:00 am Kata competition begins on assigned mat. 9:00 am Junior competitors check in. 9:30 am Junior competition begins. 12:00 pm Senior and Veterans competitors check in. 12:30 pm Senior and Veterans competition begins. Please be on time. Note all coaches must send in a verified weight of the shiai competitor via photograph at least 2-3 days before the day of the tournament. Send as an attachment by email to mwljudo@msn.com and sbojudo@msn.com or text 571-216-8992. Include the competitor’s full name, club representing, division, age and gender. Shiai registration Fee: $70.00 Kata Team registration Fee: $100.00 Please make payment through Smoothcomp NO PHONE ENTRIES. NO EMAIL ENTRIES. NO REFUNDS. Tournament Information: All judoka must be current members of either USJF, USJA or USA Judo. Judoka must have proof of membership when registering. Go to http://www.usjf.com to register with the USJF. Contest Areas: The mat sizes will be 7 meter competition areas or 6 meter competition areas with a 4 meter safety area. Contest: Modified Double[...]
The Takemori Open is named in honor of the Takemori Family, which has been a key part ofShufu Judo Yudanshakai since it was founded in 1953. Senseis Jimmy and Edwin were both incredible competitive judoka in their early days and have been instrumental in the growth of judo in the US. As their competitive time came to end, they grew into international referees and have continued to lead their clubs and Shufu Judo Yudanshakai for over 60 years now.
Jimmy first began practicing judo in 1937 in Fresno, California, and has been an instructor in the D.C. area for over 60 years. He has coached both the men’s and women’s U.S. national teams. He is 87 years old and holds a ninth degree black belt.
The next generation of Takemoris were all skilled judoka on the junior and senior level. Sensei Miki and Sensei Terri continue the tradition of developing Junior and Senior elite judokas. We thank all the Takemori family members for their outstanding devotion and service to judo.
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.
