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Local and National Events

Mar
1
Sat
Spring Novice Referee Clinic SAVE THE DATE @ Arlington Judo Club
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

This referee clinic is for pre-teen to adults who are interested in learning the how to referee.

 

Sensei Landstreet will cover the contest rules and referee basics. The attendees will get hands on experience refereeing mock matches. This clinic should prove to be both educational and fun for those new to refereeing. Bring your judo uniform.

 

Lead Clinician:  Sharon Landstreet, IJF-A International Referee

Lunch provided by the Arlington Judo Club.

USJF sanction 25-03-05

Register with Smoothcomp here

Mar
22
Sat
James Rivera Memorial Judo Tournament at St Francis of Assisi @ St Francis of Assisi Parish Gym
Mar 22 all-day

We’re excited to host our next tournament on 3/22 at St. Francis of Assisi. We would like to honor the life and contributions our late Sensei James Rivera made to the judo community.

 

Registration is now open at https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/21837 with Early Bird discounts for the next few weeks. Please spread the word to your judoka and to other area clubs. We’ve had great turnout at our other tournaments, and would love to continue the trend. All USJF, USJA and USA Judo registered judoka are welcome!

 

We look forward to seeing you there, and thank you for all you do to spread judo in our area!

Mar
29
Sat
2025 Shufu Spring Promotional at Beltsville Community Center @ Beltsville Community Center
Mar 29 all-day

 

Watch this space for Information and Registration Link

 

FOR RIGHT NOW:

Go to the Information for Promotion to Black Belt Ranks to review the deadlines, requirements, and materials you will need for applying for your next rank!

 

(HINT: There’s lots of stuff to take care of, so get on this NOW!)

May
4
Sun
CHANGE IN DATE: Takemori Clinic with Hatsuyuki Hamada at Sport Judo MOVED to SUNDAY. MAY 4th @ SportJudo
May 4 all-day
Jul
8
Tue
22nd Maccabiah Games – July 2025
Jul 8 – Jul 22 all-day
Jul
19
Sat
USJF 2025 SUMMER NATIONALS – HAWAI’I !! @ Hawaii Convention Center
Jul 19 – Jul 20 all-day

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Visit SMOOTHCOMP for Information and Registration

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.

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Coach Certification

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:

Hilaire Notewo

7401 New Hampshire Ave. #1003

Takoma Park, MD  20912

Or contact him via his email address: hilson79@gmail.com 202 945 3781.