WOW !! Shufu International Kata Team Brings Home the Golds. And Silver. And Bronze !!!

April 20, 2018

Shufu International Kata Team at the 2018 Pan American Championships in Costa Rica: Karl Tamai, Diane Tamai Jackson, Monty Burton, Wayne Lifshitz, Rob Gouthro, Lisa Capriotti, all rocking their Shufu Team Shirts!

 

Pix and Preliminary report from Karl Tamai and Wayne Lifshitz:

Rob and Lisa: 2 Gold: Kime No Kata and Goshin Jutsu – mixed teams

 

Diane and Karl: Gold in Ju No Kata, Silver in Katame No Kata – mixed teams

 

Wayne and Monty: Bronze in men’s Ju No Kata, also competed in men’s Goshin Jutsu

 

Largest PJC championship ever with 60 katas performed.

USA Kata Team at the 2018 Pan American Judo Championships in Costa Rica

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 !