JMAC KATA CLASSIC

Sunday, October 4, 2026 Ann Arbor, MI, United States

At a Glance

Entry

$20 - $45

Description

October 4, 2026

United States Judo Federation

USJF Sanctioned: 26-10-03

Competition Venue:

Japanese Martial Arts Center
2875 Boardwalk Drive, Suite H, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104
Kata Workshop at Ippon Martial Arts on Saturday October 3rd taught by Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, Frances Glaze, and Diane Jackson

Eligibility:

Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USJA, or USA Judo.

Registration:

Entry fee is for only ONE partner. Both partners need to register.

One Kata Category $45.00
Two Kata Categories $70.00
Three Kata Categories $90.00
Four Kata Categories $110.00
Five Kata Categories $130.00

Tournament Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott
3205 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108
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https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1783453107979&key=CORP&app=resvlink

Kata Schedule:

Facility opens at 8:00 am
Judges Meeting at 8:45 am
Opening Ceremony at 9:15 a.m.
Competition start: 9:30 am

Awards given as divisions conclude

Tournament Directors:

Tournament Director: Nicklaus Suino and Frances Glaze
Assistant Tournament Director: Peter Stanek

Awards

Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd) place medals will be awarded in each division.

Head Kata Judges:

Head Kata Judges: Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, Frances Glaze, and Diane Jackson
All judges will be IJF or National Certified Judges

Kata Judge Meeting

October 4th, 2026 - 8:45am
Location: Conference Room

Kata Judge Attire: IJF Standard

Blue or black blazer, white shirt, black tie, grey slacks

Tournament Inquiries:

Email Assistant Director at Imanorthville@gmail.com

Event Details

Schedule

Facility opens 8:00 AM; Judges meeting 8:45 AM; Opening ceremony 9:15 AM; Competition start 9:30 AM; Awards given as divisions conclude.

Divisions

First Kata$45
USJF Sanctioned: 26-10-03
Second Kata$25
USJF Sanction: 26-10-03
Third Kata$20
USJF Sanction: 26-10-03
Fourth Kata$20
USJF Sanction: 26-10-03
Fifth Kata$20
USJF Sanction: 26-10-03

Organizer

Ippon Martial Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is JMAC KATA CLASSIC?

JMAC KATA CLASSIC is on October 4, 2026 at Japanese Martial Arts Center, 2875 Boardwalk Drive, Suite H, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104.

What time does the facility open and when does competition start?

The facility opens at 8:00 am. The opening ceremony is at 9:15 a.m., and competition starts at 9:30 am.

Who is eligible to compete?

The event is open to members with current membership in USJF, USJA, or USA Judo.

What are the registration fees?

The entry fee is for only one partner, and both partners need to register. Fees are $45.00 for one Kata category, $70.00 for two, $90.00 for three, $110.00 for four, and $130.00 for five.

Is there a Kata workshop connected to the event?

A Kata Workshop is listed at Ippon Martial Arts on Saturday October 3rd, taught by Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, Frances Glaze, and Diane Jackson.

When is the judges meeting?

The judges meeting is on October 4th, 2026 at 8:45am in the Conference Room.

What awards will be given?

Gold for 1st place, Silver for 2nd place, and Bronze for 3rd place medals will be awarded in each division. Awards are given as divisions conclude.

Is there a tournament hotel?

The listed tournament hotel is Courtyard by Marriott, 3205 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108.

Who are the tournament directors?

The tournament directors are Nicklaus Suino and Frances Glaze. The assistant tournament director is Peter Stanek.

Who can I contact with tournament inquiries?

Tournament inquiries can be sent by email to the Assistant Director at Imanorthville@gmail.com.