Welcome to the official web site for Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, the Capitol Black Belt Association. This site is intended to provide critical information to individual members and clubs, judoka in general and people interested in learning more about our art and sport as a whole.
Shufu is a charter member of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and is responsible for maintaining and supporting the rules and standards of international and Kodokan Judo within its area. Shufu encompasses a large part of the Mid-Atlantic States, including the DC Metro Area, Pennsylvania, Delaware, the Carolinas and Georgia. A complete listing of member clubs can be found on the Clubs page.
Kodokan Judo was founded in Japan in 1882 by Professor Jigoro Kano. A prolific innovator, Kano based his art on what he considered to be the strengths of several different fighting systems. As a result, he developed Judo into a relatively complete self defense system consisting of grappling (throws and foot sweeps), strikes, pins, chokes and submission techniques. Despite being a total martial art system, evolution and its inclusion into the Olympics in 1964 has led many participants to focus on the grappling, pins, chokes and joint locks while de-emphasizing strikes.
More information about Judo and Shufu can be found throughout this site, or with your questions. Enjoy your visit!
Announcement:
Eastern Open Judo Championship
Baltimore, MD
September 4, 2010
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Virginia Open Judo Championship
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Arlington Judo Club Competes in Barbados
The Arlington Judo Club represented the United States at the International Independence Tournament held in Barbados, December 10-13, 2009 with official approval from USA Judo. Tim Davidson and Chris W competed in their respective divisions for the first time outside of the United States. Both earned Bronze medals. One major highlight was when Tim Davidson threw his opponent for Ippon with such beautiful technique that everyone in the arena took notice. Michael Landstreet coached Tim and Chris, and Sharon was one of the distinguished referees at the event. For photos and highlights of our club members at this tournament go to the Arlington Judo Club Facebook link in the upper left hand corner under Arlington Judo Club Links.
January 16, 2010 Shufu Referee Clinic at Beltsville, MD
Photo submitted by Roy Nanjo
Kansetsu Waza Clinic
at Beltsville MD, with Sensei John Anderson, December 5, 2009
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