THIS SUNDAY AT 4 pm EASTERN: USJF Seminar #3 – Opening Your Dojo, with Grace Talusan
May 21, 2021
“The Business of Judo” Part Three
On Sunday, May 23rd, at 4 PM – 6 PM (Eastern), Grace Talusan, member of the USJF Executive Committee and owner of Kokushi Midwest Judo in Champaign, Illinois will present the third installment of “The Business of Judo” that focuses on the steps to opening a new judo club or reopening an established club in the post-pandemic era.
Grace Talusan, USJF 3rd Dan
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
In the past two sessions, we’ve looked at the initial steps of opening a brand-new club (EIN, incorporation, credentials), as well as writing a business plan, dojo management software, SEO websites and putting a price tag on judo (reminder: your expertise isn’t cheap).
This third and final session will focus on building out your dojo, looking over your lease, complying with local ordinances, the necessary equipment needed for judo and going through the checklist of what you need to operate a business. You need more than mats, a judogi and a pair of flip flops.
Grace’s practical experience with managing the bumps in the road in creating her own successful judo club will be an invaluable guide as you plan your own path to successful judo club ownership.
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.
