Judo Kai Challenge: Spring 2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026

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Our Judo Kai Challenges are focused on player development in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.  Ideal for both new competitors and those wishing to build their tournament experience.  No judo organization membership is required to participate.

COST

Online Registration via Smoothcomp ONLY.  No walk-ups or mail-ins accepted.  Registration will be capped at 150 competitors.  REGISTER EARLY!

• $50 Early Bird Price
• $55 Normal Price
• $5 Admission (spectators over 5 years old; no fee for coaches)

SCHEDULE 

• 8:00 - Doors Open for Check-In
• 8:45 - Mats Cleared
• 9:00 - Tournament Start
• Kids will go first, followed by Teens and then Adults

RULES

Modified IJF rules will be used.  Chokes are allowed in all divisions 13+ years old.  Arm bars are allowed in Black, Brown, and Veterans divisions only.

The tournament will use two mat areas with Smoothcomp scoreboards.

We request that all competitors have a properly fitted judo gi; however, this is not a strict requirement for participation.  BJJ gis are generally acceptable so long as they are not overly small/tight.

There will not be an official weigh-in for this event.  Coaches must certify weights by Friday, March 06, 2026 10am.  We reserve the right to spot-check weight if needed.

Tournament Director reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to ensure safety and fairness to all competitors.

SCORING SYSTEM:

• 2-5 Person Divisions - Round Robin
• 6+ Person Divisions - True Double Elimination
• Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place

MATCH TIMES:

• Kids Divisions - 3 Minutes / 1-Minute Golder Score
• Teens and Novice - 3 Minutes / 2-Minute Golden Score
• Brown and Black - 4 Minutes / No Time Limit Golden Score
• Veterans - 3 Minutes / 1-Minute Golden Score

TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT

Tournament Address:  Judo Kai of Fairfield, 1275 Bloomfield Ave, Ste. 7 UT 39A, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Tournament Director:  Kevin Costello  |  908-723-0570  |  judokai.nj@hotmail.com  |  www.judokainj.com

Head Referee:  Joaquin Gonzalez