August 17, Koshiki-no-Kata clinic with David McFall
Location: Lakeland College Park Community Center, College Park, MD
These are two fantastic events combined into one weekend for maximum benefit. Be a part of making US judo history.
Registration is OPEN. Please encourage athletes in your area to compete in the first Eastern Judo Kata Championship. Competition can fulfill promotion kata requirements.
Exhibition divisions for all ages.
Age categories: 12 and under, 15 and under, 20 and under, and seniors/ adults
Skill level: Beginner (1 set), Novice (limited sets), Intermediate (all sets), Advanced (all sets). See Smoothcomp for divisions.
Each athlete registers separately, if you are unsure of your partner at this time, you can enter: TBD
Early registration with reduced fees until July 11.
This is a USJF developmental tournament for kata athletes and judges
We hope to see you there. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Best –
Diane Jackson and Karen Whilden
ALSO SEE DETAILED FLYER IN CALENDAR POSTING ON LEFT COLUMN
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.
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.
