Spokane Judo

Category: Tournaments

Tournament Information

  • Tournament – 2025 Rainier Cup

    Ippon Judo Dojo and the Northwest Judo Yudanshakai invite all Judokas to the 2025 Rainier Cup Judo Championships. This International event is sanctioned by the United States Judo Association, sponsored by Tacoma South Sound Sports, and powered by American Judo. We thank you in advance for your support and participation, and we look forward to seeing each of you on the mat!

    Date: 10/04/2025

    Venue: Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom Campus)

    Address: 9401 Farwest Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98498

    Format: Modified Double Elimination for 6 or more, Round Robin for 5 or Less, Best 2/3 for divisions of two.

    Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

    Participant Guidelines:

    • USA Judo, USJA, USJF or Judo Canada Memberships Preferred

    Cost:

    • Normal Registration: $65 for first division and $25 for additional divisions
    • Late Registration: $85 for first division and $35 for additional divisions

    Tournament Directors: Jason Harai, John Harai, Byron Redditt

    Registration & Brackets: Tyler Yonemori (American Judo)

    Chief Referee: Brian Toth – IJF A referee

    Medical Staff: Dr. Eric Chen and staff.

    All States & Canadians are Welcome!

    Registration: Smoothcomp

    Additional Details: Information Packet

  • Tournament registration and weigh-ins

    Reminder that Tuesday (5/20) is weigh-in for the tournament this weekend.
    You should register here.
    See all competitors on Tuesday! (and all the regulars as well)

  • 2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic

    Event on Smoothcomp

    2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic

    Pacific Judo Academy is excited to announce the 2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic! We are thrilled to host this highly anticipated event and can’t wait to welcome our judo friends and families for a weekend filled with competitive spirit, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Set in the vibrant heart of downtown Spokane, this event promises to be an exciting and fun experience for all. Join us for a weekend of excellence, sportsmanship, and community as we celebrate the art of judo!

    Date: May 24, 2025

    Location:

    • Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA  99201

    USJF Sanction: 25-05-04

    • Open to current paid members in either USJF – USJA – USA Judo. 
    • Online pre-registration will require image or scanned copy of your federation membership of either USJF, USJA, USA Judo. Submit image of proof in pdf, jpeg, png formats.
    • USJF Membership Link

    Eligibility

    • Open to Male and Females age 5 yrs. old and older. 

    Registration and Fees

    • The registration fee will be $55 first division, $25 second division
    • Two division MAX
    • Registration ends at midnight Wednesday, May 21, 2025
    • No walk-ins and no exceptions.

    For
    Registration questions or assistance, email: 

    • Leigh Yamada, pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net
    • NOTE: Divisions and weights may be changed or combined at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Any changes will be discussed with the coaches, competitors, and/or parents.

    Chief Referee

    • Pat Lo, International A 
    • Referee and coaches’ meeting will begin at 8:30 am.

    Awards

    • Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd) place medals will be awarded in each division.

    Tournament Director/Coordinator

    • Leigh Yamada: pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net

    Questions regarding the Event

    • pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net

  • Battle by the Lake Videos

  • Reminder for Battle by the Lake

    Just a reminder that we will have weigh-ins tomorrow at practice.
    If you are planning on competing make sure to register before practice and be sure to come to workout and weigh-in.
    See everyone tomorrow.

  • Battle by the Lake Tournament

    Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament 2025

    Lakeland Judo and Viking Judo invite you to our 2025 Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament! American Judo Shiais are the perfect place for any judoka looking to gain experience in a competitive yet friendly tournament atmosphere. Our developmental tournament offers both novice and open division to offer as many equitable and/or challenging matches as possible, so you can get the most out of your experience. With a modified rule set in place, everyone is sure to have a positive tournament experience.

    Tournament Details:

    Date: April 12, 2025

    Time:
    * 7:00am Doors will Open

    * 8:00am Referee and Coaches Meeting

    * 8:45am Opening Ceremonies

    * 9:00am Competition Begins
    Location: Coeur d’Alene High School
    5530 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815

    Format: Modified Double Elimination or Round Robin for 5 or Less
    All competitors must compete in their own age and weight division prior to competing in additional division(s). All competitors are guaranteed 2 matches. All uncontested divisions will have the opportunity to move their division to get the maximum amount of matches or receive a refund.

    * Competitors must show current membership in either USJF – USJA – USA Judo – Judo Canada

    Registration and Fee:
    * Regular Registration: $55 for one division / $25 for additional divisions

    * Online registration ends at 11:59pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025

    * No walk-ins and no exceptions.

    * Contestants that choose to compete in two or more divisions can either compete up one weight class in their age division, or compete up one age division at the same or similar weight. Novice judoka may compete up in rank.

    More info and registration

  • Tournament Schedule

    Here are a couple of links to schedules of upcoming tournaments.

    Northwest tournaments

    Idaho tournaments

  • Want to get current on the new rules for 2025?

    Several weeks ago there was a clinic held on the West side to update everyone in the judo community on the updated competition rules for 2025.
    Two of the senseis from Pacific Judo, Sam Yamada and Paul Ziegman, attended that event and Pacific Judo is going to have a session next Saturday, 2/1 from 10:00-12:00 to share what they learned.
    Anyone who is interested learning about the rules should attend.
    The details are:
    Where: Spokane Police Academy, 2302 N Waterworks St, Spokane, WA 99212
    When: Feb 1 from 10:00-12:00

  • 2024 Inland Empire Judo Classic Weigh in

    If you are competing on Saturday in the tournament, you need to come to practice on Tuesday. We will be doing weigh ins that evening.
    If you aren’t competing, still come to practice and work out.

  • 2024 Inland Empire Judo Classic

    Here is the link for all the info and registration:
    2024 Inland Empire Judo Classic

    You can’t beat this tournament for location and Pacific always hosts a great tournament!