We always welcome new members — any skill level, any time.
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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:
Membership Procedures
Complete the Shobukan Judo Club Registration/Release Form (located below)
Complete the US Judo Federation Individual Membership Application form (click here)
Come at least 15 minutes before class begins. Locate/introduce yourself to a black belt 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 an experienced judo instructor. There is, of course, always a possibility of injury, so 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 $40-$50. TaeKwonDo/Karate uniforms are not sturdy enough and therefore 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:
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:
- Be healthy
- Be at least five years old
- Have health insurance
- Have a positive attitude
Membership Procedures
Complete the Shobukan Judo Club Registration/Release Form (located below)
Complete the US Judo Federation Individual Membership Application form (click here)
Come at least 15 minutes before class begins. Locate/introduce yourself to a black belt 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 an experienced judo instructor. There is, of course, always a possibility of injury, so 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 $40-$50. TaeKwonDo/Karate uniforms are not sturdy enough and therefore 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:
- Accident medical insurance coverage ($2,500 deductible & $25,000 maximum benefit)
- Eligibility for USJF programs, subject to specifics for each program
- Awards
- Scholarships
- Promotions
- Participation in sanctioned events
- Etc.
- Time-in-grade credit towards promotion
- USJF magazine
