Description
USJF Sanction #
This event is open to current USJF, USJA, and USA Judo members.
Sanction Information
This tournament is being sanctioned by USJF.
If you are not a member of any of these organizations, please use the link to purchase membership (month-to-month or 12 months).
https://www.usjf.com/membership-program/short-membership/
Tournament Overview
Nanka was formed over 90 years ago with a philosophy of cooperation and supporting judo regardless of membership organization. Nanka's tournaments are structured to provide a competitive event that is a fair, safe and fun environment for our members.
Please note that the maximum number of individual registrations for this event has been set at 600.
Due to the number of competitors and limitations of the venue, only two shai entries per competitor is allowed + any Kata Divisions.
In all cases the Tournament Director has the final decision.
Schedule
The full tournament Information Packet is available at https://www.nankajudo.com. Please download and read.
Early Bird Fee Registration Opens: January 10, 2026
Normal Fee Registration Starts: February 1, 2026
Late Fee Registration Starts: March 22, 2026
Registration Closes: March 25, 2026 Wednesday, Midnight -
ALL CREDENTIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY REGISTRATION CLOSE- INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP PROOF
ALL NOVICE DIVISIONS ( WHITE AND YELLOW BELTS) MUST HAVE THEIR ATHLETE PROFILES VISIBLE
Last time to Update Weights: March 25,2026 Wednesday, Midnight
Preliminary Brackets Published: March 27,2026 Friday
Final Brackets Published: March 28,2026 Saturday, 6:00 PM
Please be prepared to upload an image of your Judo membership card when prompted during the online registration process. Registrations without proof of membership will be denied.
Questions regarding registration, bracketing and cancellations can be sent to: events@nankajudo.com
LAST CHANCE TO CANCEL WITH FULL REFUND –March 27, 2026 FRIDAY, MIDNIGHT
EVENT DAY: March 29, 2026, SUNDAY
Officials Meeting: 7:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: 8:00 AM
Matches Begin: 8:15 AM
Adult Matches Begin: 8:15 AM
NOTE: No walk-up registrations for this event.
Awards
Awards will be presented as divisions are completed. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second and third places for all divisions with matches. Uncontested divisions will not be awarded.
Dojo Points
Dojo points are awarded as follows; five (5) points for division first place, three (3) points for division second place, and one (1) point for division third place. Points will not be awarded for uncontested divisions. Awards for first, second and third place will be given to the three highest scoring dojos.
Shiai Fees
A competitor may enter a maximum of 1 division.
Early Bird Fee (before Feb 1, 2026): $50.00
Normal Registration (Feb 1– March 22): $60.00
Late Registration (March 22 – March 25): $80.00
Kata Fees
Kata fee (per person):
Early Bird Fee: $25.00 1st Kata, $20.00 for each additional Kata
Normal Registration $30.00 1st Kata, $25.00 for each additional Kata
Late Registration $60.00 1st Kata, $60.00 for each additional Kata
IF YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH A KATA AND A SHAI DIVISION YOU WILL RECEIVE A $10 DISCOUNT ON YOUR TOTAL EVENT FEES
