Bobby Donaldson Earns International Judo Referee Certification

January 11, 2015
Bobby Donaldson Earns International Judo Referee Certification

The first thing you notice about Bobby Donaldson is that he is an imposing figure.  At 6’4” and 240 pounds,…

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2014 Shufu Open Results and Pictures

December 1, 2014
2014 Shufu Open Results and Pictures

  [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://shufujudo.org/wp-content/uploads/Shufu-Open-2014-Results.pdf”] Gallery 1   Gallery 2

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2014 Shufu Fall Promotional Results

November 13, 2014
2014 Shufu Fall Promotional Results

  Results – Juniors   Results – Seniors     Photos by Roy Nanjo:   Picture Gallery 1   Picture…

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2014 Takemori Open Championships at DeMatha

October 29, 2014
2014 Takemori Open Championships at DeMatha

  by Kevin Tamai   Shufu Judo Yudanshakai held the 2014 Takemori Open Judo Championships at DeMatha Catholic High School…

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Sensei Yonezuka Dies

October 19, 2014

Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka passed away yesterday, October 18th, 2014, after a long battle with bone marrow failure.  He was 77.…

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Faye Allen Kata Tournament and Clinics Combine with Matwork Clinic for a Great Day in D.C.

September 28, 2014
Faye Allen Kata Tournament and Clinics Combine with Matwork Clinic for a Great Day in D.C.

  The 2014 Faye Allen Kata Tournament and clinic, augmented with a special newaza (matwork) clinic given by 2004 Olympian…

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Over 200 Judoka Compete in Eastern Open

September 22, 2014
Over 200 Judoka Compete in Eastern Open

  Results   by Kevin Tamai   A big thank you and Congratulations to all of the judoka who were…

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Willie Inserra Reaching for the Top

August 15, 2014
Willie Inserra Reaching for the Top

Back in the 1980s, Bill Inserra was the team captain of the Santa Rita High School varsity wrestling team in…

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From A Free Lesson that was “Lots of Fun” to National Referee

July 23, 2014
From A Free Lesson that was “Lots of Fun” to National Referee

Cheryl Mitchell is an early intervention services coordinator, helping kids achieve their potential by working with families to set up…

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2014 Capital Grapple Report

June 17, 2014
2014 Capital Grapple Report

Washington, D.C., June 15th, 2014   “I’m six and three-quarters years old!” said Cadence Yu, one of the youngest competitors…

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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.