2026 Albert Tagawa Memorial Shiai - BJJ Tournament in Colorado 2026

2026 Albert Tagawa Memorial Shiai

Friday, October 2, 2026 Denver, Colorado, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Absolute Kids
Entry
$45

Description

WEIGH IN NOTE: Coaches may weigh their players in the Thursday prior to competition, October 1st, 2026.  Weights must be submitted to lauren@dbtjudo.com no later than noon on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.  All players are subject to weight verification at the tournament site on Saturday.

The published weight divisions will be modified and/or combined based on the age and weight ranges of the contestants entered. 

Held under the sanction of Colorado Judo League and USA Judo; Sanction

Tournament director: Lauren Fukuhara

Head Referee: Marcos Batan

1. COMPETITION LOCATION

Denver Buddhist Temple

1947 Lawrence Street

Denver, CO 80202

2. REGISTRATION DATES & ENTRY FEES

a. Shiai Prices

Online registration by September 30th, 2026:

First division - $45.00

Additional divisions - $20.00

Registration after eptember 30th, 2026 and walk-up registration:

First division - $60.00.                                

Additional divisions - $30.00

b. KATA- There will be NO KATA at this tournament

c. Online Registration: www.smoothcomp.com

d. Registration by Mail : NO REGISTRATION BY MAIL

3. WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN

a.     Juniors:  Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 7:30 – 8:30am at the tournament site 

b.    Seniors and Veterans - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026  11:00am – 12:00pm at the tournament site

c.    Coaches are asked to submit their athlete’s weights to lauren@dbtjudo.com by Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at noon. The weights informed will be used to speed up bracketing.

According to USA Judo regulations, submission of weights does NOT exempt the athletes from weighing in at the venue, NOR does it mean the athletes are registered to compete. All athletes are subject to weight verification at the venue

d. Athletes should make every attempt to arrive during the check in window so that the tournament can start promptly.

4.     COMPETITION START TIME

Shiai: 9:30am

Junior Categories: 9:30am

Senior, Veterans: at the completion of junior competition, not before 12:30pm

Open division: At the completion of seniors and veterans competition

Eligibility and Insurance

Open competition. Contestants from all states are welcome. All contestants must be currently registered and insurance with USA Judo (NGB, USJI). Proof of membership and insurance will be verified at check in.

To purchase a membership in USA Judo, please go to: https://usajudo.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1125/home

Non-USA Judo Members, please see information regarding temporary or limited memberships.

Decisions by the tournament director are final.


Event Details

Registration
Online registration by September 30, 2026 (First division $45, Additional divisions $20). Registration after Sept 30 and walk-up: First division $60, Additional divisions $30.
Schedule
Shiai/Junior categories start 9:30am. Seniors and Veterans start at completion of junior competition, not before 12:30pm. Open division starts at completion of seniors and veterans.
Weigh-In
Coaches may weigh players Thurs, Oct 1, 2026; weights must be submitted to lauren@dbtjudo.com by Fri, Oct 2, 2026 at noon. All athletes subject to weight verification at the tournament site. On-site check-in/weigh-ins: Juniors Sat, Oct 3, 7:30–8:30am; Seniors/Veterans Sat, Oct 3, 11:00am–12:00pm.

Divisions

  • Junior Boys$45
    Male athletes ages 5-16 years
  • Senior Men$45
  • Senior Men Open$45
  • Senior Women$45
  • Senior Women Open$45
  • Junior Girls$45
  • Veterans Men$45
    Ages 30 and older
  • Veterans Women$45

Organizer

DBT Judo

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the tournament?
The tournament is on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at Denver Buddhist Temple, 1947 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202.
What are the registration fees and deadlines?
Online registration by September 30th, 2026 costs $45.00 for the first division and $20.00 for additional divisions. Registration after September 30th, 2026 and walk-up registration costs $60.00 for the first division and $30.00 for additional divisions.
Is registration by mail available?
No. The description states there is no registration by mail; online registration is through www.smoothcomp.com.
When are weigh-in and check-in?
Juniors weigh in/check in on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 7:30–8:30am at the tournament site. Seniors and Veterans weigh in/check in on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 11:00am–12:00pm at the tournament site.
Can coaches submit athlete weights before the tournament?
Yes. Coaches may weigh their players on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 and must submit weights to lauren@dbtjudo.com no later than noon on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.
Does submitting weights in advance replace venue weigh-in or registration?
No. Submission of weights does not exempt athletes from weighing in at the venue and does not mean athletes are registered to compete. All athletes are subject to weight verification at the venue.
What time does competition start?
Shiai and Junior Categories start at 9:30am. Senior and Veterans divisions begin at the completion of junior competition, not before 12:30pm, and the Open division begins at the completion of seniors and veterans competition.
Will there be kata at this tournament?
No. The description states there will be no kata at this tournament.
Can weight divisions be changed or combined?
Yes. The published weight divisions will be modified and/or combined based on the age and weight ranges of the contestants entered.
What membership or insurance is required to compete?
Contestants from all states are welcome, but all contestants must be currently registered and insured with USA Judo (NGB, USJI). Proof of membership and insurance will be verified at check-in.

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