TEXAS STATE JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sanctioned by USA JUDO, Hosted by Lopez Judo Academy, and Sponsored by Sembradores de Amistad of Corpus Christi: Proceeds will go to Local College Scholarships

Location: Veterans Memorial High School Gym at 3750 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Eligibility: Open to members holding current USA JUDO, AJJF, USJI, USJF, USJA, and ATJA, cards. Proof of membership must be presented at registration.

Rules: Current IJF rules (modified). LEG GRAB – Article 25 – Hansoku-make (Item 12). The first violation shall be penalized with Shido and the second violation shall be penalized with Hansoku-make. This applies to all non-Senior Divisions. JUDOGI – Article 3 – Is modified to use the pre-2014 gi fit requirements to be applied within reason based upon the size of the player. No Hansoku-make will be given for the first violation and the player will be given the opportunity to change gis, even if the contest has started. This applies to all divisions.

The use of blue and white gis is encouraged. All competitors must have at least a white gi. A match between two blue gis will not be permitted. Female players are to wear a solid white shirt under their gi. Remember if you do not bring a blue and a white gi, you must provide your own white and blue belts. Novice cannot use chokes or armbars regardless of age.

Method of Competition: Double Elimination for divisions with six players or more. Round Robin will be used for divisions of five players or less.

Match Duration: All junior matches are 3 minutes. All novice and masters’ matches are 3 minutes. All men’s and women’s matches are 4 minutes.

Awards: 3” custom state championship medals and neck ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category will be given.

Coaches: All coaches with a USA Judo Coaching Badge will be admitted at no charge. Coaching chairs will be provided.

Spectators/Parking: $5 spectator fee

Kata Competition: Nage No Kata, Katame No Kata, Ju No Kata, Goshin Jitsu, and Itsusu No Kata divisions will be offered. To help us with preparations, all kata teams must pre-register by the POSTMARK mail-in deadline of May 13, 2019. Kata teams are $55 per team for the first kata and $45 per team for each additional kata.

Shiai Competition:

(Divisions will be made with a MAXIMUM of 10% weight spread.)

Junior Boys: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18(Light and Heavy)

Junior Boys Novice (white and yellow belts): 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (Light and Heavy) Junior Girls: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 (Light and Heavy)

Junior Girls Novice: (white and yellow belts): 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (Light and Heavy) Boys and Girls IJF: 17-20 years old - TBD

Senior Men Novice (under Sankyu): 140, 160, 180, 200, 200+

Senior Women Novice (under Sankyu): 120, 140, 160, 160+

Senior Men’s Masters: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (Light and Heavy in each group)

Senior Men’s Masters Novice: (30+ years with a rank of green or below) TBD

Senior Women’s Masters: TBD

Senior Men: 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100+kg

Senior Women: 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, 78kg, 78+kgse.

Entry Fee: DO NOT MAIL WITH “SIGNATURE REQUIRED” DELIVERY. THIS ONLY DELAYS YOUR REGISTRATION. Competitors may pre-register at a discounted rate of $55.00, with each additional division $40.00. All entries must be

POSTMARKED by Monday, May 13 to receive the discounted rate. For those registering at the door, the entry fee is $65.00, with each additional division entered $45.00. Kata teams must pre-register and are $55 per team for the first kata, and $45 per team for each additional kata. No refunds will be given for pre-registered athletes who are unable to attend the event. A Family Discount of $5 per family member will be given to immediate family members living in the same household.

Weigh and Late Registration:

Friday May 24: Weigh in at Lopez Judo Academy 112 Tarlton, Corpus Christi, 7-9pm

Saturday, May 25: Late Registration and Weigh-In at the Veterans Memorial High School 7am to 8:30am:

Competition Schedule: starts at 11:00am

For more information, contact Louis Lopez at llopez17@stx.rr.com (316) 813-4506

Mail entry to: Louis Lopez, 4934 Deer Park Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Texas State Judo Championships

2019 ENTRY FORM

Novice Boys: (white-yellow) 5-6 _____ 7-8_____ 9-10_____ 11-12____ 13-14____ 15-16____

Novice Girls: (white-yellow) 5-6 _____ 7-8_____ 9-10_____ 11-12____ 13-14____ 15-16____

Boys: 5-6 _____ 7-8_____ 9-10_____ 11-12____ 13-14____ 15-16____17-18____

Girls: 5-6 _____ 7-8_____ 9-10_____ 11-12____ 13-14____ 15-16____17-18____

Senior Men's Novice (under Sankyu): ______140 ______160 ____180 ____200_____200+____

Senior Women's Novice (under Sankyu): ______120 ______140 ______160 ______160+

Senior Men: _____60kg _____66kg ______73kg ______81kg ______90kg ______100kg _____100+

Senior Women: ______48kg ______52kg ______57kg ______63kg ______70kg ______78kg ______78+

Senior Men Masters: ______30-39 ______40-49 ______50-59 ______60+

Senior Women Masters: ______Age

Kata: ____________________________ Tori _________________________ Uke ________________________

Send entry form, waiver, and check or money order payable to: Lopez Judo Academy , 4934 Deer Park Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 POSTMARKED by May 13, 2019

Texas State Judo Championships – May 25, 2019