Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, in cooperation with Hui-O-Judo Beltsville and the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, presents the Spring 2024 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 United States Judo Federation Sanction # 24-04-01 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Key Deadlines – These are HARD deadlines – no exceptions February 20 – First date to accept applications. March 21 – First deadline for Dan paperwork (initial submission of Form 20) April 6 – Second deadline for ALL FULLY COMPLETED paperwork due (juniors, senior kyu, dan) April 20 – Promotion day, BOE meeting, BOD meeting 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 forwarded to the appropriate organization.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Recommending Students for Promotion Examinees MUST be recommended for promotion by[...]
Call for AGENDA items and Committee reports for Board of Directors (Shufu black belts) meeting with VOTE on Constitution amendment (in person or by email) April 20, 2024, Saturday Promotion (central), Board of Directors (Shufu black belts) Meeting, and Board of Examiners Meeting Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd, Beltsville, MD, 20705 Zoom: information to be provided later 9:30a Shufu Promotion (central), 9:30a Board of Directors meeting, immediately following: Board of Examiners Meeting Attached: 1) Draft Agenda – BOD – April 2024 2) Draft Meeting Minutes – November 2023 3) Amendment to Shufu Constitution – must have majority of all registered black belts agree to changes
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai presents the Spring 2024 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Northern Area Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Shodokan Dojo 123 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 United States Judo Federation Sanction # 24-04-02 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Key Deadlines – These are HARD deadlines – no exceptions: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – First date to accept applications Thursday, March 28, 2024 – First deadline for Dan paperwork (initial submission of Form 20) Saturday, April 13, 2024 – – Second deadline for ALL FULLY COMPLETED paperwork due (juniors, senior kyu, dan) Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Promotion Day, BOE meeting 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 forwarded to the appropriate organization.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Recommending Students for Promotion Examinees must be recommended for promotion by their instructor. Examinees should be listed[...]
Offering Junior competition and Newaza Only competition for adults (age 17 and over). Modified IJF rules govern competition. Also Offering Local Referee Certification USJF Sanction 24-05-03 Click Here for Smoothcomp Link for Information and Registration
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
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. If you have been a member of Shufu for at least 2 years and have participated in national or international events, then you should consider applying for Shufu’s Athlete Funding Program. Juniors, Seniors, Masters/Veterans, and Kata competitors can all apply to the Shufu Athlete Funding Program. Please see the Funding Support for Athletes link below for the complete details on the Shufu Athlete Funding Program.
SafeSport Certification is now required for all USJF registered clubs. If you have already completed the course and submitted a copy of your certificate, you do not need to resubmit. For more information or to take the course, please visit https://athletesafety.org/
Heads Up concussion training, through the CDC’s website, is a requirement for all members of your USJF registered club who function as teachers at any time. Please advise all of your instructors and assistant instructors of this requirement. The training can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/
Hilaire Notewo Seeking Donations for Judo Programs in the Ivory Coast, Needs Gis and Equipment
Longtime Shufu Judo member Hilaire Notewo is planning to relocate to Côte D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Africa in late November/December. He will be supporting judo programs, but equipment (esp. judo uniforms) are difficult to come by. Hilaire is looking for gently used judo gis and other equipment. Hilaire will also be visiting and donating goods to orphanages. Should you have gently used shoes, clothes for teenagers, youths, and toddlers, kindly make them available to Hilaire.
If you would like to donate to this effort, you can send your donation to the following address:
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.
