Sooner Slam 2026 - BJJ Tournament in Oklahoma 2026

Sooner Slam 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Arcadia, OK, United States

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi Kids
Entry
$30

Description

Sanction ID: 2026-13

SafeSport: 

Sooner Judo Club operates in full compliance with the SafeSport policies of ATJA, USA Judo, and the United States Center for SafeSport.

All coaches, referees, and adult participants are required to maintain current SafeSport training in accordance with USA Judo regulations.

For SafeSport policies, training requirements, and reporting information, please visit:
USA Judo Safe Sport Resources 

Any athlete needing to change clothes/judogi should do so in a restroom, locker room or other area specifically designated for changing.

Registrations

ALL COMPETITORS MUST CHECK IN AND WEIGH IN BEFORE THEIR FIRST MATCH ON October 24, 2026.

SANCTION: ATJA - Pending Approval

Juniors, cadets, and teens may register for 2 divisions. Athletes may be moved up in age or weight, based on division availability and coach/parent input.

Athletes entering multiple divisions will receive a $10 discount on each additional division.

COMPETITION SITE

Stickley Judo Club

605 Anderson Rd., Arcadia, OK 73007

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Weigh-Ins: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Referee Clinic: 9:30 AM

Competition Begins: 10:00 AM

Competition areas are approximately 6 meter squares with a safety zone of 4 meters on each side. 

Eligibility

Judo players age 5 or older, currently members of USA Judo or ATJA. Please have your membership card at registration USA Judo memberships can be obtained at  https://usajudo.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1125/home. ATJA  membership can be obtained https://members.atja.org/join-us. 

Approximate match times may be published online. Coaches, parents, and athletes are responsible for monitoring brackets and mat assignments throughout the event.

BRACKETING

The Oklahoma Judo Association may utilize Madison-style bracketing and division combining where appropriate to maximize participation opportunities and minimize uncontested divisions.

Divisions will be posted online for review when possible.

Coaches, parents, and athletes are responsible for reviewing posted divisions and reporting any concerns prior to competition.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine, split, or adjust divisions as necessary to promote safe and meaningful competition.

AWARDS

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each division.

Additional awards and special recognitions may be presented at the discretion of the tournament staff.

Weigh-Ins

10/24/2026: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Practice scales will be available for athletes. 

General Protocols for All Weigh-Ins

Athletes presenting themselves for weigh-in may undress down to:

     â€¢  For males, briefs or boxer shorts, t-shirts, bathing suits

     â€¢  For females, bathing suits, underwear and bra and/or T-shirt/leotards

Nude weigh-ins are NOT permitted.

All divisions will receive a 1 kilogram weight allowance.

Note: We will not guarantee participation for any athlete who weighs in more than 1 kilogram over the allowable weight limit.

Event Details

Format
Other
Schedule
Weigh-ins 8:00 AM–9:30 AM; Referee clinic 9:30 AM; Competition begins 10:00 AM.
Weigh-In
Weigh-ins 10/24/2026 8:00 AM–9:30 AM; ALL competitors must check in and weigh in before their first match; practice scales available; permitted weigh-in clothing — males: briefs/boxer shorts/t-shirts/bathing suits; females: bathing suits/underwear/bras/T-shirt/leotards; nude weigh-ins not permitted; all divisions receive a 1 kg allowance; >1 kg over may forfeit participation.

Divisions

  • Junior Boys (5-10)$30
    Chokes - No | Armbars - No
  • Junior Girls (5-10)$30
    Chokes - No | Armbars - No
  • Intermediate Boys (11-12)$30
    Chokes - No | Armbars - No
  • Intermediate Girls (11-12)$30
    Chokes - No | Armbars - No
  • Regular Juvenile Boys (13-14)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No
  • Regular Juvenile Girls (13-14)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No
  • Cadet Men (15-17)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Cadet Women (15-17)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Regular IJF Junior Women (15-20)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Regular IJF Junior Men (15-20)$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Senior Men Novice$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No
  • Senior Men Elite$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Senior Women Novice$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No
  • Senior Men Open$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Senior Women Elite$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Senior Women Open$30
    Chokes - Yes | Armbars - Yes
  • Veteran Men$30
    Brackets will be created based on athlete turnout. Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No
  • Veteran Women$30
    Groupings will be made based on athlete turnout. Chokes - Yes | Armbars - No

Organizer

Oklahoma Judo Association

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Sooner Slam 2026 held?
Sooner Slam 2026 takes place on October 24, 2026 at Stickley Judo Club, 605 Anderson Rd., Arcadia, OK 73007.
When should I check in and when does competition begin?
All competitors must check in and weigh in before their first match on October 24, 2026; the referee clinic is at 9:30 AM and competition begins at 10:00 AM.
Who is eligible to compete and what membership is required?
Judo players age 5 or older who are current members of USA Judo or ATJA are eligible, and you must have your membership card at registration.
Can athletes enter multiple divisions and are there discounts?
Juniors, cadets, and teens may register for two divisions, and athletes entering multiple divisions receive a $10 discount on each additional division.
May athletes be moved between divisions?
Athletes may be moved up in age or weight based on division availability and coach or parent input.
What are the weigh-in rules and allowances?
Weigh-ins occur on October 24, 2026 with practice scales available; nude weigh-ins are not permitted, athletes may undress to briefs/boxer shorts, t-shirts, bathing suits for males and bathing suits, underwear and bra and/or T-shirt/leotards for females, and all divisions receive a 1 kilogram weight allowance; athletes who weigh in more than 1 kilogram over the limit are not guaranteed participation.
How will bracketing and division combining be handled?
The Oklahoma Judo Association may use Madison-style bracketing and combine divisions to maximize participation, divisions will be posted online for review, and the Tournament Director may combine, split, or adjust divisions as necessary.
What SafeSport and changing-room policies apply?
Sooner Judo Club requires compliance with SafeSport policies and all coaches, referees, and adult participants must maintain current SafeSport training as required by USA Judo; athletes needing to change clothes or judogi must do so in a restroom, locker room, or other area specifically designated for changing.
What awards are given?
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each division.

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