Miki Takemori, Chair of the Shufu Board of Examiners, has recently found a number of old USJF and Kodokan rank certificates in the files kept by her father, former BOE Chair Jim Takemori.
USJF certificates
Krzysztof C. Skuza (Shodan) 12/14/99
Krzysztof C. Skuza (Nidan) 12/21/99
James Killgallen (Shodan) 2/10/88
Chaquir Achabar (Shodan) 2/15/85
Daniel Woodhead (Sandan) 9/10/85
Kodokan Certificates
Troy T. Hysmith (Shodan) 1/23/65
Raymond Charles Spink (Shodan) 3/12/66
Jane Morgan (Shodan) 10/16/67
Julie E. Howard (Shodan) 8/1/68
Clarence Ray Vandermark (Shodan) 1/13/57
If you are one of the people listed, or if you know the whereabouts of any of them, please contact Miki at mtakemori@aol.com before October 31st after which the certificates will be added to the paper recycling bin.
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.
