John Morrisson, Past President of Shufu Yudanshakai, 1936 – 2022

July 7, 2022

John Morrisson, Past President of Shufu , has passed away. Please see the July SHINBUN for tribute.

THIS WEEKEND! 2022 Arlington Junior Novice Tournament

June 23, 2022

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Shufu Fall 2022 Promotional – Save the Dates

June 19, 2022

Shufu Judoka – The Shufu Executive Committee is planning to have the Shufu Promotional/Shufu Board of Directors and Shufu Board…

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USJF Webinar with Olympian and Olympic IJF-A Referee Hector Estevez THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 12th at 4PM Eastern

June 10, 2022
USJF Webinar with Olympian and Olympic IJF-A Referee Hector Estevez THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 12th at 4PM Eastern

Make sure you preregister HERE Few American judoka can claim careers comparable to that of Hector Estevez.  His incredible record of…

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It Keeps Getting Bigger and Better – The Shufu Shinbun

April 23, 2022
It Keeps Getting Bigger and Better – The Shufu Shinbun

The June edition of the Shinbun is here, with even more new information including upcoming events, news from the senior…

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USJF Webinar with IJF-A Referee Janet Johnson This Sunday, April 10th at 4PM Eastern

April 6, 2022

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USJF Seminar with Jerry Hays This Sunday, March 27th, at 4PM Eastern

March 21, 2022

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Special Message from Miki Takemori: Shufu Promotional Registration Available on Shufu Website NOW !

February 5, 2022

  Attention Shufu Judo Yudanshakai:   The deadline for Dan submissions for the March 12th Shufu Promotional is February 12th.…

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2022 Shufu Elections Request for Nominations

January 24, 2022

    To:          Shufu Board of Directors From:    Robert Hunt                 Shufu Election Committee Chair   The purpose of this…

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THIS SUNDAY: USJF Webinar with USJF Hall of Fame Member, Former President, and Chair of Board of Examiners Robert Brink – Sunday, January 23rd, at 4 PM Eastern Time

January 20, 2022
THIS SUNDAY: USJF Webinar with USJF Hall of Fame Member, Former President, and Chair of Board of Examiners Robert Brink – Sunday, January 23rd, at 4 PM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9940323868?pwd=QkY4aUFMQ2ZSNnhVTWo2WVA0Q3RSQT09   [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://shufujudo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Jan-23-Robert-Brink-Webinar-1.pdf”]  

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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.