Shufu Triumphs at 2016 National Championships

April 24, 2016
Shufu Triumphs at 2016 National Championships

  Competitors representing Shufu Yudanshakai  rolled through the national judo championships on April 9th and 10th, held at the Irving…

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IJF Kata Evaluation Criteria Clinic and Kata Judge Evaluation

March 1, 2016
IJF Kata Evaluation Criteria Clinic and Kata Judge Evaluation

  Dear Kata enthusiasts –   On March 19 – 20, DC Judo will host a kata clinic on IJF evaluation criteria…

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Gaiv Tata Accepts Position of Shufu Tournament Recorder

February 28, 2016
Gaiv Tata Accepts Position of Shufu Tournament Recorder

Gaiv Tata, a sandan from Michael and Sharon Landstreet’s Arlington Judo Club, has accepted the position of Tournament Recorder for…

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Over 60 Attendees Listen, Watch, and Learn at the 2016 Shufu Rules Clinic at Georgetown University

February 6, 2016
Over 60 Attendees Listen, Watch, and Learn at the 2016 Shufu Rules Clinic at Georgetown University

  The 31st annual Shufu Rules Clinic was held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. …

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2016 Maryland Open Results, Brackets, and Photos

January 28, 2016
2016 Maryland Open Results, Brackets, and Photos

  [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://shufujudo.org/wp-content/uploads/MarylandOpen2016_Results.pdf”] [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://shufujudo.org/wp-content/uploads/MarylandOpen2016_JuniorBrackets.pdf”]   Roy Nanjo’s Photos Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3

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A Message from Sensei Eiko Shepherd

January 9, 2016
A Message from Sensei Eiko Shepherd

Dear Friends,   For the past 15 years, the annual USJF National Kata Conference has provided the unique opportunity for…

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Shufu Kata Instructors Teach Clinic on IJF Kata Evaluation Criteria in Seattle

December 11, 2015
Shufu Kata Instructors Teach Clinic on IJF Kata Evaluation Criteria in Seattle

By Diane Tamai Jackson Shufu Kata Chair   On November 5th and 6th, Karen Whilden and I presented a clinic…

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2015 Shufu Fall Promotionals – Results and Photos

November 28, 2015
2015 Shufu Fall Promotionals – Results and Photos

    [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://shufujudo.org/wp-content/uploads/ShufuPromotionalsFall2015_Results.pdf”]   Roy Nanjo was really busy – here are LOTS of his photos for your enjoyment:…

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Warrick and Tamai Place at Junior Pan American Championships in Argentina

November 6, 2015
Warrick and Tamai Place at Junior Pan American Championships in Argentina

Shufu competitors Alex Tamai and Jesse “Rico” Warrick of the College Park (Maryland) Judo Club fought their way to the…

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2015 Tamai Memorial Pictures

October 9, 2015
2015 Tamai Memorial Pictures

  Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4

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Sensei Edwin Takemori Retiring as USNA Coach

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at NOON at USNA, Annapolis, MD

Register EARLY HERE to obtain  USNA access pass

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.