2026 State of Iowa Championships and Clinic

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Ames, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

$25 - $50

Description

ELIGIBILITY:

Must show current membership in USAJUDO. Discounted memberships (Event Only or Trial Membership can be found at https://www.usajudo.com/membership#Member_Types_cs96. No entry will be accepted unless the competitor is registered with the USA Judo, USJF, or ATJA. Each competitor must present proof of current membership with insurance at the registration and/or weigh-in. Each competitor must accept the Terms of Service at checkout. Each non-Black Belt competitor must present a properly signed “Certificate Regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form. Any Junior wanting to compete in any Senior division must be 15 or 16 years of age, and present a completed “Parental Consent for a Junior Competitor to Enter Senior Competition” form. MAAPP policy is in effect, maapp.uscenterforsafesport.org.

DIVISIONS:

Juniors

Boys: Girls:

5-6 years old-light & heavy 5-6 years old-light & heavy

7-8 years old-light & heavy 7-8 years old-light & heavy

9-10 years old-light & heavy 9-10 years old-light & heavy

11-12 years old-light & heavy 11-12 years old-light & heavy

13-14 years old-light & heavy 13-14 years old-light & heavy

15-16 years old-light & heavy 15-16 years old-light & heavy

Boys and Girls divisions may be combined into a coed division for players aged 8 & under.

MEN

NOVICE (White, Rokkyu, Gokyu, and Yonkyu)

Light, Middle, and Heavy

ALL RANKS

132 lbs & under, 145 lbs & under, 161 lbs & under, 178 lbs & under, 198 lbs & under,

220 lbs & under, over 220

MASTERS (over 30 years of age)

Divisions will be based on age and weight. No chokes in athletes 60 years an older.

No armbars in novice divisions.

WOMEN

ALL RANKS

Light, Medium, and Heavy

AWARDS: Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all divisions.

NOTE: Tournament Directors reserve the right to adjust divisions.

Event Details

Weigh-In

Competitors must present proof of current USA Judo, USJF, or ATJA membership with insurance at registration and/or weigh-in; each non-Black Belt competitor must present a properly signed “Certificate Regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants.”

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Clinic$40
Senior Men$50
Senior Women$50
Masters men$50
over 30 years of age
Men Novice$50
green belt and below
Junior Boys 5-6 years$50
Junior Boys 7-8 years$50
Junior Boys 9-10 years$50
Junior Boys 11-12 years$50
Junior Boys 13-14 years$50
Junior Boys 15-16 years$50
Junior Girls 5-6 years$50
Junior Girls 7-8 years$50
Junior Girls 9-10 years$50
Junior Girls 11-12 years$50
Junior Girls 13-14 years$50
Junior Girls 15-16 years$50
Kata$25
Price shown is for each player

Organizer

Teikiatsu Judo

Frequently Asked Questions

What membership is required to compete?

Competitors must show current membership in USAJUDO and be registered with USA Judo, USJF, or ATJA. Proof of current membership with insurance must be presented at registration and/or weigh-in.

Are any forms required for competitors?

Each competitor must accept the Terms of Service at checkout. Non-Black Belt competitors must present a properly signed “Certificate Regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form.

Can juniors compete in senior divisions?

A junior wanting to compete in any senior division must be 15 or 16 years of age and present a completed “Parental Consent for a Junior Competitor to Enter Senior Competition” form.

What junior divisions are offered?

Junior boys and girls divisions are listed for ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-16, each with light and heavy categories. Boys and girls divisions may be combined into a coed division for players aged 8 and under.

What men’s divisions are offered?

Men’s novice divisions are for White, Rokkyu, Gokyu, and Yonkyu ranks with light, middle, and heavy categories. Men’s all-ranks divisions are 132 lbs & under, 145 lbs & under, 161 lbs & under, 178 lbs & under, 198 lbs & under, 220 lbs & under, and over 220.

What masters divisions are offered?

Masters divisions are for competitors over 30 years of age and will be based on age and weight. No chokes are allowed for athletes 60 years and older.

What women’s divisions are offered?

Women’s all-ranks divisions are light, medium, and heavy.

Are there technique restrictions?

No armbars are allowed in novice divisions. No chokes are allowed for athletes 60 years and older.

What awards are given?

Medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all divisions.

Can divisions be adjusted?

Tournament Directors reserve the right to adjust divisions.