Co Tournament Dir: Nicolas Yonezuka | Phone: 908-902-0538

Co Tournament Dir: Ramon Hernandez | Phone: 201-207-2705 | Email: ramon@northjerseyjudo.com 

Facility Coordinator: Cory Cuomo

WHEN: Competition Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026, Doors Open 8am Matches Start 9am Sharp

WHERE: Princeton YMCA – 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: US COMPETITORS: Must be a current member of USA Judo or ATJA

Proof of Membership must be shown at weigh-in time.  Everyone can join up for membership online with the USA Judo.  We will not have applications at the tournament.  Foreign Competitors: Must show proof of active membership.

WHAT RULES: Modified IJF rules will be used.  No armbars in all Novice and Junior Divisions accept Cadet & IJF Junior USA JUDO POINT.  Armlock Chokes allowed in Sr. Elite & Brown Belt.  Chokes also allowed 13 years and up.  We ask that all junior and novice competitors have a properly fit white Judo gi and bring a white and blue belt that fits properly.  Cadet, IJF Junior & Senior Elite must have a properly fitted White and Blue Judo Gi.

AWARDS: Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. 

MATCH TIMES:

Bantams, Intermediate & Juvenile 3 Minutes/2-Minute Golden Score

Cadet, IJF Jr. 4 Minutes/2-Minute Golden Score

Novice Senior White – Green Belt 3 Minutes/2-Minute Golden Scor

Elite Senior Brown & Black Belt 4 Minutes/No Golden Score Time Limit

REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN:

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH-IN WITH COACH BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026.  COACH MUST CERTIFY WEIGHTS AND EMAIL TO ramon@northjerseyjudo.com

COMPETITION SCHEDULE:

- Venue Doors Open For Warm-Up All Juniors 8:00am 

- Opening Ceremony 8:40am

- Bantams, Intermediate & Juvenile 9:00am

- Cadets & IJF Junior BOTH IJF DIVISIONS Will Follow Juniors

- Senior Novice White to Green Will Follow Cadet & IJF Jr.                                               

- Brown & Black Belt Men & Women Will Follow Senior Novice

HOW MUCH (NO REFUNDS)

ONLINE REGISTRATION:   

Ø  Online Registration $75.00 ALL DIVISIONS/CATEGORY Early Bird

Ø  Online Registration $80.00 ALL DIVISIONS/CATEGORY Normal Price

Ø  Online Registration $85.00 ALL DIVISIONS/CATEGORY Late Price

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION:

Ø  NO MAIL IN REGISTRATION.  REGISTER ONLINE

Tournament Director Reserves Right To Make Any Changes They Deem Necessary To Insure Safety & Fairness To All Competitors

Judo Gi: Blue & White Gi are required for all CADET, IJF JUNIOR DIVISION, BROWN & BLACK BELT competing.  All other divisions must have a White Judo Gi with a White & Blue Belt that properly fits.  Official IJF Back patches are not required. 

MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES (MAAPP)

MAAAP Policy: The Center for SafeSport has developed the Minor Athlete Prevention Policies (MAAPP) which USA Judo has adapted to our own sport. The MAAPP is a collection of proactive and training policies comprised of two parts; Education & Training Policy that requires training for certain Adult Participants and the Required Prevention Policies, focused on limiting one-on-one interactions between Adult Participants and Minor Athletes to prevent abuse. The full MAAPP policy and the reporting mechanism for SafeSport infractions can be found at https://www.usajudo.com/events/event-sanctioning#MAAPP_Policy.