Promotions

 

Results of Promotional Examinations

 

2021 USJF Senior Rank Promotion Recommendations

 

2021 Kodokan List of Names (with very high quality Videos) of 68 Nagewaza and 32 Katamewaza Judo Techniques

 

2025 Senior Promotional Scoresheets

 

Kata Scoresheets

Nage-No-Kata

Ju-No-Kata

Katame-No-Kata

Kime-No-Kata

Koshiki-No-Kata

Goshin Jutsu

Itsutsu-No-Kata

 

Junior Rank Promotion Recommendations 

(N.B.: These USJF recommendations, in Matrix form, supersede the USJF Handbook recommendations [also listed on the USJF site].)

 

Judoka Recommended for Promotion Form

 

In-Club Promotion Recommendation Form

 

Information for Promotion to Black Belt Ranks

 

Important Dates for Upcoming Fall 2025 Promotional:

Shufu Central

Shufu North

Earliest date for document submission

(2 months before Promotional)

Monday, September 1st

Monday, September 15th

Form 20 – Deadline for initial submission

(30 days before Promotional)

Thursday, October 2nd

Thursday, October 16th

Deadline for submission of all fully completed documents

(14 days before Promotional)

Saturday, October 18th

Saturday, November 1st

Written Test and Technique Demonstration

(Promotional day)

Saturday, November 1st

Saturday, November 15th

Post Promotion steps

Pay USJF Promotion fees.

Receive signed certificate and rank card.

Pay USJF Promotion fees.

Receive signed certificate and rank card.

 

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.

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