Thank you for participating in the 2025 Uemura Cup Judo Championships presented by Shudokan Judo Club. This tournament is open to all members of USJF, USJA, USA Judo, and Kodokan Judo. We are looking forward to a great day of competition with participants from across the State of Hawaii, U.S. mainland, and Fukuoka, Japan.

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USJF Tournament Sanction Number:

Pending

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Tournament Details:

USJF Tournament Sanction Number:

Pending

Sponsoring Yudanshakai:

50th State Judo Association

Hosting Club:

Shudokan Judo Club

Date: 

August 23, 2025

Tournament Site: 

Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium

350 Kalanikoa Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Tournament Hotel: 

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

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Tournament Staff:

Tournament Director:

Sensei Michael Hayashi - Mikeynippon@gmail.com

Head Referee: 

Sheldon Konno (IJF-A referee) - Sheldon.konno@gmail.com

Brackets and Registration:

Kellen Goya - ShudokanJCSmoothcomp@outlook.com

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Eligibility: 

All participants must complete the "Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement to Participate" Form and the "Accident Waiver and Official Entry Form". Participants must be members of the U.S. Judo Federation (USJF), U.S. Judo Association (USJA), USA Judo, or Kodokan Judo.

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Entry Fee: 

Early Registration: $55 Deadline July 13th, 2025 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Regular Registration: $75 Deadline August 13th, 2025 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Late Registration: $95 Deadline August 20th, 2025 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Contestants who wish to compete in a 2nd Division may do so. 2nd Division Entry Fee $40 (maximum of 2 categories per contestant)

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Concession:

Concession will be available during the tournament!

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Thank you to our sponsors: 

TBA