Obukan Judo Dojo Inc.

59th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai and Kata / Onchi Sensei Memorial Tournament

Sponsored by Obukan Judo Dojo, Inc.

Sanctioned by the USJF (#15-04-09)

Tournament date:Saturday, April04, 2015

Eligibility: Contestants must be an amateur athlete and must have a current USJF card, USA Judo or USJA membership card.

Tournament Site:PCC Cascade Campus Gym, 600 N. Killingsworth St.

Portland. OR 97217

Information:Mark Hirota or Rod Conduragis

503-208-3035

Shiai: Pre-Registration (on or before April 2nd):Enter tournament on-line at obukanjudo.org by April 2, 2015. Bring printed and signed waiver form to weigh-in. Entry fee is $35 for the first division and $20 for an additional division.

Walk Up Registration (after April 2nd): After April 2nd, bring printed and signed waiver and entry form to weigh-in. Entry fee is $50 for the first division and $30 for an additional division.

Kata: Pre-Registration (on or before April 2nd):Enter tournament on-line at obukanjudo.org by April 2, 2015. Entry fee is $60 per team for each kata. Teams can enter up to three kata. Nage no Kata, Katame no Kata and Ju.

Walk Up Registration (after April 2nd): After April 2nd, bring printed and signed waiver and entry form to weigh-in. Entry fee is $60 per team for each kata. Teams can enter up to three kata. Nage no Kata, Katame no Kata and Ju.

Weigh Ins: April 3rd, 6-8:30PM and April 4th, 7:30 AM- 9:00 AM

Officials Meeting:Officials, coaches and managers, Saturday9:00 AM. Head Referee: TBD. NW Class “R” certification is available by the NWYDK Referee Committee.

Competition Start:Kata starts at 8:30 AM, Shiai starts at 10:00 AM

Kata Format

  • Eligible teams include all female, all male and mixed pairs.
  • Teams may compete in one or more kata, though an individual may only compete in each kata once.
  • Changes in the above may be made at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
  • First, Second and Third place will be awarded in each kata.

Current IJF rules with the following modifications:

Junior Divisions / Senior Divisions
Division / Bantam* / Interm1 / Interm 2 / Juv A / Cadet / SR Novice / Brown Belt / Black Belt / Veterans
Age / 8 and under / 9 and 10 yrs / 11 and 12 yrs / 13 and 14 yrs / 15, 16 and 17 yrs / over 17 yrs / N/A / N/A / 35 yrs+
Match Time / 3 min / 3 min / 3 min / 3 min / 4 min / Men= 5 min, Women= 4 min / Men= 5 min, Women= 4 min / Men= 5 min, Women= 4 min / Men= 3 min, Women= 3 min
Shime-Waza / No / No / No / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Kansetsu-Waza / No / No / No / No / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Blue Gi Mandatory / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Medical Rules / Pre-2003 / Pre-2003 / Pre-2003 / Pre-2003 / Pre-2003 / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF
Gi Fit@ / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF / Current IJF

*-Bantam divisions could be co-ed, depending on the numbers of entries.

@ -2014 Judo Gi rule for fit enforced (increased sleeve length and top cross over). IJF Approved Judogi not required.

Contest area: 8 meters x 8 meters

Safety area: 3 meters with 4 meters between contest areas.

Shiai Format

  • Divisions with 6 or more contestants will use a modified double elimination bracket, the champion will not have a loss.
  • Divisions with 5 or less contestants will use a pool bracket
  • Changes in the above may be made at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
  • No contestant may move down an age group.
  • First, Second and Third place will be awarded to the Divisions indicated below.

Shiai Age and Weight Divisions

Bantam * (8 and Under)Light, Middle and Heavy

Intermediate 1 (9 and 10 yrs)Light, Middle and Heavy

Intermediate 2 (11 and 12 yrs)Light, Middle and Heavy

Juvenile A (13 and 14 yrs)Light, Middle and Heavy

Cadet (15, 16 and 17 yrs)Light, Middle and Heavy

Senior Novice (Up to 4th Kyu)Light, Middle and Heavy

Brown BeltLight, Middle and Heavy

Black BeltLight, Middle and Heavy

Veterans (35 yrs +)Light, Middle and Heavy

*Bantam divisions could be co-ed, depending on the numbers of entries.

Divisions will be based on age or rank and actual weight. Based on available contestants, every attempt will be made to ensure fair competition for all contestants.

  • If a contestant moves up to a division by their own choice, they will be subject to the rules for that division.
  • If a contestant moves up to a division, at the request of the Tournament Committee and with their concurrence, they will be identified and subject only to the rules pertaining to their original age/rank division.

ENTRY FORM

59th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai and Kata / Onchi Sensei Memorial Tournament

April04, 2015, Sanctioned by the USJF (#15-04-09)

Contestant’s Name: ______

Address: ______

City:______State:______Phone:______

Age:______Male:_____Female:_____

Weight:______Rank:______

Dojo/Club:______

USJF, USA Judo or USJA Card Number:______Expiration Date:______

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Signature of ContestantDate

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Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18 years of age)Date

CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-BLACK BELT CONTESTANT

I, ______, a judo instructor who holds the judo rank of ______(must be Shodan or higher) under the auspices of a nationally recognized organization, who is currently registered with a national Judo Organization, hereby certify that, ______, a non-black belt competitor is competent to participate in the 59th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai and Kata / Onchi Sensei Memorial Tournament

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Instructor’s SignatureDate

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OrganizationRegistration NumberExpiration Date