Don’t miss this one – the latest update on the IJF rules from lead clinician and IJF Referee Sharon Landstreet, back from the IJF Rules Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey! This clinic will cover the latest changes to the IJF contest rules. There will be discussion and demonstration of the changes to the rules. Who should attend? EVERYONE! Mark your calendars NOW (Yes, NOW!) so there’s no chance of forgetting the date for one of the most important clinics of the year. Location: Sport Judo 5405 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22251
Important Message about Promotional Standards for Shufu Spring Promotional on April 7th
February 13, 2019
from Miki Takemori, Chair of the Shufu Board of Examiners
To Shufu Yudanshakai Clubs, Sensei and Judoka:
I am writing to update you on the process that is happening with the USJF Promotional Standards.
Just to recap, I am on the Ad Hoc Committee (as a part of the USJF Promotional Committee) that has been tasked with the up-dating the Promotional standards. The Ad Hoc Committee has completed our work and delivered our project via e-mail to the full Promotional Committee last week. We are awaiting feedback from those members.
I expect that there will be some adjustments and I hope there will be a vote from the full USJF Board of Examiners on the at the Spring USJF meetings March 30-31 at the Dulles Homewood Suites, Dulles, VA. This means that the USJF Promotional Standards have not been adjusted.
We will continue to use the Shufu Promotional Standards until the USJF (Board of Examiners and Board of Directors) has approved the National Promotional Standards. As before, I will recommend to the Board of Examiners to exercise discretion and to be flexible when appropriate.
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:
