Description
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.
