SHUDOKAN UEMURA CUP 2026 ★ HAWAII INTERNATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

USA Judo National Referee Test & Evaluation Site

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Shudokan Uemura Cup - Hawaii International Judo Championships. This tournament is open to all members of USJF, USA Judo, and Kodokan Judo. We are looking forward to a great day of competition with participants from across the State of Hawaii, U.S. mainland, and Kyoto, Japan.

修道館上村杯 ハワイ国際柔道選手権大会 2026にご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。本大会は、USJF、USA Judo、ならびに講道館柔道の全会員の皆様にご参加いただけます。ハワイ州各地、アメリカ本土、そして日本は京都の宇治柔道会の選手の皆様をお迎えし、素晴らしい大会となることを心より楽しみにしております。

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​2026年★記念Tシャツ先行販売開始！

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Welcome Uji Judokai from Kyoto, Japan!

宇治柔道会の皆様、心より歓迎いたします！

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USJF Tournament Sanction Number:

26-08-02

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Event Details:

Sponsoring Yudanshakai:

50th State Judo Association

Hosting Club:

Shudokan Judo Club

Date:

Saturday August 29th, 2026

Event Site:

Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium

350 Kalanikoa Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Event Hotel:

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Hilo Hawaiian Advance Reservation Form

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Tournament Staff:

Tournament Director:

Michael Hayashi - info@shudokanjudo.com

Head Referee:

Sheldon Konno (IJF-A referee) - Sheldon.konno@gmail.com

Brackets and Registration:

Kellen Goya - ShudokanJCSmoothcomp@outlook.com

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Eligibility:

All participants must complete the "Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement to Participate" Form and the "Accident Waiver and Official Entry Form". Participants must be members of the U.S. Judo Federation (USJF), USA Judo, or Kodokan Judo.

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Entry Fee:

Early Registration: $65 Deadline July 18th, 2026 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Regular Registration: $85 Deadline August 22nd, 2026 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Late Registration: $105 Deadline August 27th, 2026 @ 11:59pm (HST)

Each contestant is limited to a maximum of two (2) divisions. Entry fee for the second division is an additional $40.

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USA Judo National Referee Test & Evaluation:

Shudokan Uemura Cup 2026 - Hawaii International Judo Championships will be a USA Judo National Referee Test and Evaluation site.

All referees seeking evaluation must register via the USA Judo Referee Information System. For any questions regarding this, please contact Sheldon Konno Sensei.

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Rules Clinic:

Please Join us on Sunday August 30th 2026, for a FREE Rules Clinic with Special Guests Gary Takemoto Sensei and Hector Estevez Sensei. This is a great learning opportunity for judoka, parents, referees, and senseis!

Please check Rules Clinic tab for more information.

Rules Clinic Flyer

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Concession:

Concession will be available during the tournament!

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Thank you to our sponsors:

KTA Super Stores

Tony Honda Hilo

Oahu Air Conditioning Service Inc.

Big Island Energy Co.

Nani Mau Gardens

Pepsi

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Aloha International School Japan

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water