On March 1, 2025, we held an in-person Novice Referee Clinic at the Arlington Judo Club in Arlington…
        There will be a Novice Referee Clinic hosted by the Arlington Judo Club, 2133 N. Taft Street, Arlington, VA…
Important Dates for Upcoming Fall 2024 Promotional: Shufu Central Shufu North Earliest date for document submission (2 months before Promotional)…
Location Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 Event Schedule 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Promotional…
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.
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.
SHUFU SHINBUN
APRIL 2025




