Waynesville Fall Brawl Judo Tournament

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi Kids

Entry

$55 - $1455

Description

****A FULL CONCESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE, FEATURING BBQ BRISKETT****

Tournament Director: JIMMY RIGGS 828-506-0327

Email registration questions to: shirleylreagan@gmail.com

Date: October 3, 2026

Head Referee: JOHN T. DAVIS

Venue: Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Schedule: Weigh-In 8:00 until 10:00AM. 0pening ceremonies and tournament begins at 11:00 AM.

**** PAYMENT AT VENUE DURING WEIGH IN. CASH, CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYALE TO JIMMY RIGGS ****

Registration is online only via Smoothcomp. Registration Deadline will be Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM. No registration will be allowed the day of the tournament.

Cost: $55 First Division, $20 for any additional divisions.

DIVISIONS: VETERAN-( AGE 35+): VETERAN MEN NOVICE; VETERAN MEN ADVANCED; VETERAN WOMEN NOVICE; VETERAN WOMEN ADVANCED SENIOR MEN NOVICE; SENIOR MEN ADVANCED; CADET: AGE 15-17, JUNIOR: AGE 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. ***ALL DIVISIONS WILL BE DIVIDED BY WEIGHT AS WELL AS MALE AND FEMALE.

Modified IJF Rules will govern the tournament.

A white Judo Gi, a blue belt and white belt are required for the tournament. White belts and blue belts will be available for competitors to use at the Tournament. A blue Judo Gi is optional for competing on the blue side. Female competitors are required to wear a plain white tee shirt under their Gi.

TOURAMENT DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COMBINE AND MODIFY DIVISIONS AS NECESSARY.

Event Details

Registration

Online registration only via Smoothcomp. Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM. No registration allowed the day of the tournament.

Schedule

Weigh-in 8:00–10:00 AM; opening ceremonies and tournament begin at 11:00 AM. (No end time stated.)

Weigh-In

Weigh-in 8:00–10:00 AM; payment accepted at venue during weigh-in (cash, checks, or money orders payable to Jimmy Riggs).

Divisions

Cadet Men$55
Cadet Women$55
Senior Boys 13-14$55
Senior Girls 13-14$55
Junior Boys 9-10$55
Junior Girls 9-10$55
JUNIOR GIRLS 7/8$55
JUNIOR BOYS 7/8$55
JUNIOR GIRLS 5/6$55
JUNIOR BOYS 5/6$55
VETERAN MEN NOVICE$55
VETERAN MEN ADVANCED$55
SENIOR MEN NOVICE$55
SENIOR MEN ADVANCED$55
VETERAN WOMEN NOVICE$55
VETERAN WOMEN ADVANCED$55
SENIOR WOMEN NOVICE$55
SENIOR WOMEN ADVANCED$55
JUNIOR GIRLS 11-12$55
JUNIOR BOYS 11-12$55

Organizer

Waynesville Kodokan

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Waynesville Fall Brawl Judo Tournament?

The tournament is on October 3, 2026 at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.

What time are weigh-ins and when does the tournament start?

Weigh-ins are from 8:00 until 10:00AM. Opening ceremonies and the tournament begin at 11:00 AM.

How do I register and what is the deadline?

Registration is online only via Smoothcomp. The registration deadline is Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM, and no registration will be allowed the day of the tournament.

How much does registration cost?

The cost is $55 for the first division and $20 for any additional divisions.

How is payment handled?

Payment is made at the venue during weigh-in. Accepted payment methods are cash, checks, or money orders payable to Jimmy Riggs.

What divisions are offered?

Divisions listed include Veteran age 35+ with veteran men novice, veteran men advanced, veteran women novice, and veteran women advanced; senior men novice and senior men advanced; cadet age 15-17; and junior ages 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14. All divisions will be divided by weight and by male and female.

What uniform is required?

A white Judo Gi, a blue belt, and a white belt are required. White and blue belts will be available for competitors to use at the tournament; a blue Judo Gi is optional for competing on the blue side.

Are there uniform requirements for female competitors?

Female competitors are required to wear a plain white tee shirt under their Gi.

Can divisions be combined or modified?

Yes. The tournament director reserves the right to combine and modify divisions as necessary.

Who can I contact with questions?

Tournament Director Jimmy Riggs can be reached at 828-506-0327. Registration questions can be emailed to shirleylreagan@gmail.com.