Competition: There will be junior shiai and senior newaza only competition. Sensei Sharon Landstreet, IJF A referee, will be offering Local referee certification at the tournament. Candidates should let her know ahead of time of their interest in certifying. For information and ONLINE REGISTRATION, go to Smoothcomp HERE There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION A summer picnic will follow the tournament in the outside back area weather permitting.
IJF Kata Evaluation Criteria Clinic and Kata Judge Evaluation
March 1, 2016
Dear Kata enthusiasts –
On March 19 – 20, DC Judo will host a kata clinic on IJF evaluation criteria and hold a kata judge examination. Eiko Shepherd will be the main clinician.
March 19: 2:00p – 5:00p – classroom clinic, but a few people please bring a gi.
March 20: 9:00a – 12:00 – mat time for practical judge examinations and Q&As on IJF criteria, time permitting.
As you many of you know, at the Senior Nationals this year, the kata competition will use the US Standard with the IJF evaluation criteria. Judges will use the US score sheets. Next year, at the Senior Nationals, judges will apply the full IJF system: Kodokan standard with IJF evaluation criteria and score sheets.
Please save the date and join us for this timely clinic. The flyer will follow soon.
USJF ATHLETE-SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR AWARD RULES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the “USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award.” First prize is $1,000.00, second prize $750.00, and third prize $500.00.
Completed application, supporting documentation, portrait photograph, and SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS (NO report cards) must be received by no@usjf.com and asoy@usjf.com by July 15, 2026
Click HEREfor complete information and application.
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. 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.
Dear Kata enthusiasts –
