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DON’T MISS THIS CLINIC!! Former World Champion and “Godfather of Newaza” Katzuhiko KASHIWAZAKI coming to DC Area on May 9th and 10th. Register HERE. NOW.
Photos Courtesy of Sebastian John On an unexpectedly warm and clear day, the 2013 USA Judo Coach Education and Certification…
Congratulations go to all of the nearly 100 judoka who were able to attend the 28th annual Shufu Judo…
January 26, 2013 – On a crisp, snow-covered day, the Maryland State Championships were held at Ritchie Coliseum on the…
Link to the International Judo Federation site that describes and explains the reasons for the change in rules.
A regional judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor workout was held on Sunday, December 2nd at Pure Performance Martial…
New Shodan Sachi Ragosta In Her Own Words… On Saturday, November 3rd, Charlottesville, Virginia’s Sachi Ragosta, a 17 year…
Photo courtesy of Roy Nanjo Shufu JudoYudanshakai held the 2012 Takemori Open Judo Championships at DeMatha Catholic High School on…
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at NOON at USNA, Annapolis, MD
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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
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.
