Challenge of Champions Judo Tournament 2026

Registration

Online registration only. No walk up registration.

Location

Jefferson City Judo & Jujitsu / 1301 Creek Trail Drive, Jefferson City MO

When

Saturday, August 15, 2026

- Kata starts at 9am

- Coaches Meeting and Opening Ceremonies start immediately following Kata.

- Shiai starts immediately following the end of kata, but no earlier than 10am (Division order TBD)

- Grappling starts immediately following the end of shiai

Tournament Director

Josh Lehmen, (573) 301-1738

The Tournament Director reserves the right to make any changes that are in the best interest of the contestants to achieve fairness and competition.

Judogi Requirements

- All competitors must bring their own white and blue judogis or belts.

- First called competitor must wear white judogi.

- It is preferred that the second competitor wear blue judogi. However, white judogi with blue belt will be allowed.

- White and blue jujitsu gis are allowed. However, competitors are strongly encouraged to wear judogi.

Bracketing: Allison Style

• Objective: The primary goal is to create the most competitive bracket possible for all competitors.
• Classification: Competitors are accepted into the tournament and classified into divisions based on their gender, weight, and rank. Known competitive history and competitor goals are considered.
• Authority: While we try to adhere to specific criteria, the Tournament Director has final authority to place competitors in their respective brackets/divisions.