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 of Examiners meeting on the weekend of August 13, 2022.  The specifics of where and if it will be on Saturday or Sunday are still being worked out.   Deadlines for the August 13th promotional date are the following 

  1. July 13th – Initial Form 20 submission 
  1. July 30th -Final Form 20 with Kata scores, Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Certification and Background Check completed. (For Nidan and above- CPR and First Aid are also required.) 
  1. Karen Whilden, Shufu Rank Registration Chair (Shufurankreg@gmail.com) is already accepting submissions of Form 20s. Contact Karen for assistance with your forms.  

It is possible that the Promotional may be delayed but it would be better to be prepared.

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.