DON’T MISS THIS CLINIC!! Former World Champion and “Godfather of Newaza” Katzuhiko KASHIWAZAKI coming to DC Area on May 9th and 10th. Register HERE. NOW.
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai presents the Spring 2026 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Beltsville Community Center 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 United States Judo Federation Sanction # 26-04-03 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Eligibility to register for promotion All judoka must be a current member of the USJF, USJA, or USA Judo . (USJF members are eligible to be promoted at this event. USJA and USA Judo members may request to be examined and have their results forwarded to the appropriate organization.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Promotion Requirements being used The Shufu Board of Examiners has implemented the changeover to the USJF promotional requirements. The 2026 Shufu Spring Promotional will follow the “2021 USJF Senior Rank Promotion Requirements”, available on the Shufu website under Promotions. All ranks within Shufu’s promotion authority are required to do the physical testing, i.e. all ranks through and including Godan. Rokudan and above are not required to do physical testing; Kata requirements still apply as required[...]
Shufu Judo Yudanshakai in cooperation with Shodokan Martial Arts Center presents the Spring 2026 Shufu Judo Yudanshakai North Junior and Senior Promotional Examination Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Shodokan Martial Arts Center Located at 123 Park Street Beverly, MA 01915 Alberto Agudelo and Powell Dixon (local contact) Miki Takemori (event coordinator – Mtakemori@aol.com) United States Judo Federation Sanction: 26-05-03 This event is Preregistration Only. There is no onsite registration. Eligibility to register for promotion All judoka must be a current member of the USJF, USJA, or USA Judo. (USJF members are eligible to be promoted at this event. USJA and USA Judo members may request to be examined and have their results forwarded to USJA.) For Shodan – current year plus one year prior membership in USJF For Nidan and above – current year plus three years prior membership in USJF Current Promotion Requirements The Shufu Board of Examiners has implemented the changeover to the USJF promotional requirements. The 2025 Shufu North Spring Promotional will follow the “2021 USJF Senior Rank Promotion Requirements”, with link also available on the Shufu website under Promotions. USJF Junior Rank Recommendations are listed in Matrix form. All ranks within Shufu’s[...]
Register HERE for the Takemori/Kashiwazaki Clinic Waivers will be available on site. For minor judoka unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, please have the parent or legal guardian download, print, and sign Waiver to bring to this event.
This Sunday on ZOOM: Roy Kawaji Talks About How He Created The Biggest USJF Club in the Country
July 8, 2021
“Story of a Successful Dojo”
This Sunday, July 11th, at 4PM Eastern, the USJF continues its series of collaborative presentations and information sharing to maximize your club’s success. Join the Zoom webinar with sensei Roy Kawaji of Portland Judo, who will share his “Story of a Successful Dojo”
Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time, so don’t miss his discussion of his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and retains members.
You won’t want to miss the latest of these seminars directed at making you a successful club leader and business owner. Sensei Kawaji’s guidance promises to be an indispensable link in your own dojo’s success story.
Topic: Zoom Webinar with Sensei Roy Kawaji – Portland Judo
Time: Jul 11, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87352543804?pwd=NHg3MXAxVFBkU09UUndITzB4QmU1QT09
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Sensei Edwin Takemori Retiring as USNA Coach
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at NOON at USNA, Annapolis, MD
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.
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.
