A message from Miki Takemori, President of Shufu Yudanshakai:
Attention Shufu Yudanshakai:
The Shufu Executive Committee is working towards having the Shufu Central Promotional, Board of Directors and Board of Examiners meeting on the weekend of February 25-26 in the DC Metro area. Particulars of place and time will be announced as soon as possible.
The important dates to remember are:
Initial Form 20 for Dan ranks must be submitted by January 25th -> final by February 11th
Kyu ranks must submit registration by February 11th.
Sensei, please prepare your lists of students that you wish to be tested for promotion.
Thank you for your continued support of Shufu Judo.
Miki Takemori
President of Shufu Yudanshakai.
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.
