2024 Hawaii Summer Judo Challenge

American Judo & Hawaii Judo have teamed up to provide the best tournament experience possible. American Judo Shiai's are the perfect place for any judoka looking to gain experience in a competitive yet friendly tournament atmosphere. Our developmental tournament series offers as many matches as possible, so you can get the most out of your experience. With a modified rule set in place, everyone is sure to have a positive tournament experience. 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS: 

USJF Sanction: PENDING

Date: 05/19/2024

Venue: Radford High School

Address: 4361 Salt Lake Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818

Format: Modified Double Elimination or Round Robin for 3 or Less.

Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

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COST

• Regular Pricing: $65 
• Late Registration Pricing: $85

• Additional Division: $35
• $5 spectator fee for everyone 13 and up.

THERE IS NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT!

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SCHEDULE

The schedule for this event will be posted within 3 - 5 days prior to the event. In order to comfortably accommodate everyone, we are kindly asking that you arrive only 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. 

We will be going through the divisions chronologically based on age (kids first then adults). We will start with the younger kids first and then move up by age as the day goes on. 

Doors will open at 8:30am and the tournament will start promptly at 9:00am. Please note there is NO WALK UP REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT.

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DIVISIONS

All divisions will follow the USA National Tournament Guidelines in pounds!

All divisions will be grouped once registration closes. The listed divisions are placeholders and general weight classes are set up so we can get a general idea of the divisions. We will group athletes by Age, Weight, and skill with weight divisions being Light, Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy.

Novice Divisions are Yellow Belt & Below for Bantam, Intermediate, & Juvenile, & White through Blue for Cadet, Ijf, Senior, & Veterans.

Bantam & Intermediate Novice Divisions will have either a Newaza only division as well as a Novice Tachiwaza and Newaza (regular tournament format) divisions.

All other Novice divisions will follow the regular format allowing both Tachiwaza & Newaza.

Please note that we will be grouping people within 5-10 Pounds / 2-4 Kilograms with each other where possible to ensure the maximum amount of matches.

We will group athletes by Age, Weight, and skill with weight divisions being Light, Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy. That will be listed once registration closes.

We will do our best to separate the same club participants into the same division. If approved we can change the participant to another age or weight bracket. 

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MODIFIED IJF RULES

Below is a list of rules that are being modified from the IJF Rule Set. 

These events are designed to give the best possible experience for the athlete. Coaches and referees should work together to create a positive experience for athletes. 

The focus of these events is development and the emphasis is on positive judo (Throws, Pins, Armlocks, Chokes). 

Choking and Armlocks are not allowed in any novice division.

Competition Mat Areas: 2 - 6 x 6 meter competition areas and 2 - 8 x 8 meter competition areas. There will be a 3 meter safety area and 4 meter between adjoining mats.

No CARE System will be used.

COED Divisions may take place for athletes aged 10 years old and below. 

ALLOWED TECHNIQUES

• No Shime Waza for 12 and under / In Novice Divisions
• No Kansetsu Waza for any rank under Sankyu / In Novice Divisions

MATCH TIMES

• All Newaza only divisions will be 2 mins with no golden score.
• Divisions Under 13 Years Old are 3 mins.
• Divisions 13 & Over are 4 mins.
• Golden Score
• All U13 Years Old - 2 minutes // If nobody scores at the end of the Golden Score, the referee decides the winner
• All 13 Years Old & Up- Unlimited

COACHING

Coaching is encouraged at all times during the matches. 

What does it mean to coach your athlete: 

• All comments from the coach should be geared towards helping your athlete perform a judo technique.
• As long as coaches are being a positive influence over the athlete they will be encouraged to continue coaching. 

PENALTIES

U13 Novice Divisions:

Shido's will not be handed out for minor infractions

• Referees will warn judoka about infractions and instruct them not to do so in the future. 
• If a judoka gets 3 warnings for the same infraction they will lose the match. 
• If a judoka gets 3 warnings for different infractions the match will continue. 

All Divisions Above the Novice Level:

• All divisions will be following the modified IJF ruleset based on age

UNIFORMS

All competitors must wear a properly fitting gi.

All Novice Participants May Wear...

• White Judo Gi

ALL IJF JUNIOR & SENIOR ELITE DIVISIONS MUST HAVE A PROPERLY FITTING WHITE Gi.  BLUE GI'S ARE OPTIONAL.

VENUE SPECIFIC RULES:

IMPORTANT CLEAR BAG POLICIES FOR RADFORD:

All competitors, coaches and spectators:

Radford High School is requiring that any and all items being brought into the gym be in a clear bag to show what is being brought in.  The high school is NOT mandating any size or exact type of bag as long as it is clear and able to be presented at the checkpoint.  If you are a competitor/coach or spectator flying in from another island and have luggage, the high school has offered to store your luggage in a secure closet until you need to leave the event.

No vehicles will be allowed to park overnight at the school. Vehicles left overnight will be towed.

No tents, tailgating, or loitering allowed.

No eating or drinking of anything other than water is allowed in the gym. 

Parking is $5, no re-entry. If you leave and return, you will have to pay the $5 fee again.

*Please note these rules are enforced by Radford High School, not Hawaii Judo Academy, American Judo, FUJIBJJ, or Hawaii Grappling Events.