Shufu Spring 2026 Promotions

April 26, 2026

 

Shufu Board of Examiners with new Sandans Tomoko Ikeuchi and Jennifer Evans

 

Shufu Judo Yudanshakai congratulates Jennifer Evans on her rank promotion to Sandan and Tomoko Ikeuchi on her promotion to Sandan. Shufu Yudanshakai also congratulates Matthew Yang from NIH judo club on his promotion from Rokkyu to Gokyu.

 

Kevin Tamai, Chair, Shufu Board of Examiners

USJF ATHLETE-SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR AWARD RULES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the “USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year
Award.” First prize is $1,000.00, second prize $750.00, and third prize $500.00.

Completed application, supporting documentation, portrait photograph, and SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS (NO report cards) must be received by no@usjf.com and asoy@usjf.com by July 15, 2026

Click HERE for complete information and application.

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.