Events / Rules
The Tournament Director reserves the right to modify the divisions/entries to best serve the participants.
This event is broken out into three sections:
- Tachiwaza
- Newaza
- Waza Skills
Students are split into groups of 3 - 4 from the same class (listed below) and will compete in three different sections to determine the top athlete. Then students who win a majority of the sections will be declared the overall winner.
Awards for the first, second, and third-place athletes will be given for each event as well.
In the event of a tie, the overall winner will be determined by a head-to-head match-up and/or points earned during matches. Matches won by ippon will be 10 points, wazari will be 5 points and decision will be 2 points.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
| Division | Ages | Rank | ||
| Pee Wee | 4 - 6 | All Ranks | ||
| Junior 1 | 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20 | Yellow/Orange & Below | ||
| Junior 2 | 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20 | Orange/Green & Below | ||
| Junior 3 | 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20 | Green & Above | ||
| Senior 1 | 21+ | Orange Belt & Below | ||
| Senior 2 | 21+ | Blue Belt & Below | ||
| Senior 3 | 21+ | Brown & Black Belt |
TACHIWAZA & NEWAZA DIVISION:
This is where students will only face off against teammates from their dojo. They will not compete against other dojos in a randori-style judo match unless otherwise specified to fill a group. Judoka will be grouped by Class/Skill & Weight within 10 pounds in a max group of 4.
Tachiwaza Event starts with judoka standing facing each other.
Newaza Event starts with judoka sitting back to back.
Judoka will go back to these stances during matte.
JUNIOR DIVISIONS
| Division | Time | Rules | ||
| Pee Wee | 2 Minute Rounds (Running Clock) & 2 Minute Overtime | No Penalties | ||
| Junior 1 | 2 Minute Rounds (Running Clock) & 2 Minute Overtime | No Penalties | ||
| Junior 2 | 2 Minute Rounds (Running Clock) & 2 Minute Overtime | One Warning Then Penalty Per Offense | ||
| Junior 3 | 3 Minute Rounds (Clock Stops on Matte) & Unlimited Overtime | Regular Penalties |
SENIOR DIVISIONS
| Division | Time | Rules |
| Senior 1 | 3 Minute Rounds (Running Clock) & 2 Minute Overtime | No Penalties |
| Senior 2 | 3 Minute Rounds (Clock Stops on Matte) & 2 Minute Overtime | One Warning Then Penalty Per Offense |
| Senior 3 | 4 Minute Rounds (Clock Stops on Matte) & Unlimited Overtime | Regular Penalties |
WAZA DIVISION:
Waza Divisions will be grouped by class/skill levels and participants can pick their own partners. Each group will demonstrate a specific number of techniques while tori & uke will be evaluated as a team. Both students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills/techniques.
A list of techniques for this event can be found here:
| Skill | Tachiwaza | Newaza |
| Pee Wee & Junior 1 | Ippon Seoinage | Ushirho Kesa Gatame OR Kesa Gatame |
| Junior 2 | Ippon Seoinage & Koshi Guruma | Half Nelson Turn Over & Arm Roll (First Part) |
| Junior 3 | Ippon Seoinage, Koshi Guruma, Ouchi Gari & Kouchi Sutemi | Half Nelson Turn Over, Arm Roll Series & Front Head Lock |
| Senior 1 | Ippon Seoinage & Ouchi Gari | Half Nelson Turn Over & Hadaka Jime |
| Senior 2 | Koshi Guruma & Osoto Gari | Half Nelson Turn Over & Juji Gatame from Guard |
| Senior 3 | Ippon Seoinage, Ouchi Gari to Ippon Seoinage, Osoto Gari | Hadaka Jime from Back & Thread The Needle Turnover |
Groups will be evaluated under the following criteria:
- Tori's ability to perform Kuzushi, Tsukuri & Kake for their technique, and Uke's ability to perform a proper break fall.
- Tori & Uke's ability to work together and in unison when it comes to movement, bowing, and gripping.
Entries
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Pee Wee 30 USD4-6 Years Old
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Junior 30 USD7-20 years old
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Senior 30 USD21+ Years Old