Shufu Adds To Growing Legacy of National Referees and Kata Judges

September 22, 2021

Reports from Diane Tamai Jackson and Karl Tamai:

Six new National Judges for Koshiki No Kata were certified at the Koshiki No Kata clinic held on August 22 at Sport Judo in Springfield, Virginia (1st 5 from Shufu):

Karen Whilden

Fran Vall

Diane Jackson

Karl Tamai

Theo Schwalm

Tom Sheehan

And congratulations to

Nick (Rocky) Madary (NIH)

Aleksander Winiarski (Hui-o)

Reza Biazaran (Hui-o)

on being certified to National Referee in the past few months. Please continue to improve your refereeing skills and pass on what you have learned to those that follow your lead. We are sooo happy to celebrate your achievement and are very proud of your accomplishment.

Also, thanks to all of the Shufu referees who travel and represent shufu at local, national, and international events.

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.

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ATHLETE FUNDING is available. Check it out! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS. Tell us what you’d like to see on the site or with Shufu. We appreciate all helpful critiques. Really !

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Shufu Adds To Growing Legacy of National Referees and Kata Judges

Reports from Diane Tamai Jackson and Karl Tamai:

Six new National Judges for Koshiki No Kata were certified at the Koshiki No Kata clinic held on August 22 at Sport Judo in Springfield, Virginia (1st 5 from Shufu):

Karen Whilden

Fran Vall

Diane Jackson

Karl Tamai

Theo Schwalm

Tom Sheehan

And congratulations to

Nick (Rocky) Madary (NIH)

Aleksander Winiarski (Hui-o)

Reza Biazaran (Hui-o)

on being certified to National Referee in the past few months. Please continue to improve your refereeing skills and pass on what you have learned to those that follow your lead. We are sooo happy to celebrate your achievement and are very proud of your accomplishment.

Also, thanks to all of the Shufu referees who travel and represent shufu at local, national, and international events.

Did you know that Shufu has an Athlete Funding Program?

Shufu Shinbun is BACK !

Legal Notes

The United States Judo Federation

Search the Site

Check out all these Upcoming Events !

Other Calendars of Events

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ATHLETE FUNDING is available. Check it out! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS. Tell us what you’d like to see on the site or with Shufu. We appreciate all helpful critiques. Really !

More Links:

Did you miss a story? It’s HERE.

Shufu Adds To Growing Legacy of National Referees and Kata Judges

Reports from Diane Tamai Jackson and Karl Tamai:

Six new National Judges for Koshiki No Kata were certified at the Koshiki No Kata clinic held on August 22 at Sport Judo in Springfield, Virginia (1st 5 from Shufu):

Karen Whilden

Fran Vall

Diane Jackson

Karl Tamai

Theo Schwalm

Tom Sheehan

​And congratulations to

Nick (Rocky) Madary (NIH)

Aleksander Winiarski (Hui-o)

Reza Biazaran (Hui-o)

on being certified to National Referee in the past few months. Please continue to improve your refereeing skills and pass on what you have learned to those that follow your lead. We are sooo happy to celebrate your achievement and are very proud of your accomplishment.

Also, thanks to all of the Shufu referees who travel and represent shufu at local, national, and international events.

Did you know that Shufu has an Athlete Funding Program?

Shufu Shinbun is BACK !

Legal Notes

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