Competition Information

Competition Format

Athletes will need to register for a free account on Smoothcomp (https://smoothcomp.com/en). Preferred to complete before event, but not required. 

Each match is 3 minutes, modified double elimination or round robin.  KATA Competition: for brown belts and under first three sets of NAGE-NO-KATA, advanced all forms, all sets. The tournament directors reserve the right to adjust divisions based on the number of entries. Junior divisions will be established based on a combination of weight and age.

Sport Specific Information

ALL athletes must have a white Gi, and current membership card from USA JUDO. Athletes must also provide proof of current insurance.

For additional important sport-related information go to: https://jdhsmith.math.iastate.edu/dojo/tourney.htm.  Competitors (also parents, guardians, and coaches) need to complete the specific judo waiver there.

Age Determining Date

July 18, 2026

Divisions

Male & Female categories offered for the following Junior divisions:

Junior | 5 – 6 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 7 – 8 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 9 – 10 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 11 – 12 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 13 – 14 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 15 – 16 | Light & Heavy
Men | 17 & Over | 0 – 132 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 133 – 145 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 146 – 161 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 162 – 178 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 179 – 198 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 199 – 220 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | Over 220 lbs

Senior | Male | 30 – 39 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 40 – 49 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 50 – 59 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 60 & Over | Light, Middle, Heavy

Women 17 & Over | Open
KATA Competition