Shobukan Judo Club
A Non-profit 501(c)(3) Organization

We always welcome new members — any skill level, any time.

Welcome to the Shobukan Judo Club! 

The instructors would like to extend our welcome to you and your family.  If you have questions concerning enrollment please feel free to contact us. We look forward to assisting you in your transition to our club. The following information should assist you in answering some of the frequently asked questions regarding enrollment.

New Membership Eligibility

The following criteria is to apply to any individual seeking to join the Shobukan Judo Club.

The individual must:

  1. Be healthy 
  2. Be at least five years old
  3. Have health insurance
  4. Have a positive attitude
Membership Procedures
 
Complete the Shobukan Judo Club Registration/Release Form
Click this link to the Registration/Release Form

Complete the US Judo Federation Individual Membership Application form.
Click this link to the USJF Individual Membership Application form

Come at least 15 minutes before class begins.   Locate/introduce yourself to a blackbelt sensei (instructor) requesting to enroll. 

Submit your forms and pay your membership dues.

Put on your judo uniform and tie your belt.

You're ready to begin.   

Personal Health Insurance

Judo is relatively safe under the guidance of a judo instructor.  There is a possibility of injury therefore we require all our members to have their own health insurance coverage (i.e., HMSA, Kaiser, HMAA, etc.).

Uniforms

Beginners will need a Judogi (Judo uniform) which can be purchased through our club for approximately $50 or bought at a variety of locations.  You may ask if there are any Judogi for loan if you just want to check judo out once or twice before spending the funds on a new Judogi. TaeKwonDo/Karate uniforms are unacceptable for Judo.

United States Judo Federation (USJF)

Shobukan Judo Club is a member of the USJF and we require all our members to join as a regular member.

Benefits include:

  1. Accident medical insurance coverage ($2,500 deductible & $25,000 maximum benefit)
  2. Eligibility for USJF programs, subject to specifics for each program
    1. Awards
    2. Scholarships
    3. Promotions
    4. Participation in sanctioned events
    5. Etc.
  3. Time-in-grade credit towards promotion
  4. USJF magazine 

What are the USJF requirements to be promoted to the next rank?
Click this link to the USJF Junior Rank Requirements

How is a Judo Tournament run?
Click this link to the Tournament Guide
What is a Judo Tournament Weigh-In?
Click this link to the Tournament Weigh-Ins Guide
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