By now we are all aware of the Coronavirus outbreak worldwide. Judo practitioners are especially encouraged to keep themselves informed in light of the close physical contact that is the nature of our sport.
The disease (COVID-19) caused by the Coronavirus can be mild, severe, and even fatal, and can be spread by respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing as well as close human proximity.
This is not the flu. The mortality rate of COVID-19 illness is many times greater than that of seasonal flu.
Shufu strongly encourages all judoka, especially those in leadership and instruction positions, to become familiar with the ways to protect our students and ourselves from contracting the disease and limiting its spread to others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates its Coronavirus/COVID-19 website daily, giving the most authoritative and up-to-date information available for communities, businesses and schools, healthcare professionals, and others.
for the link to the CDC’s COVID-19 webpage. DO IT FREQUENTLY, since the Coronavirus situation changes almost daily.
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.
