2026 Morris Cup
Organized by USA Judo
Judoka compete in Burnt Hills, NY on October 11, 2026 at the Morris Cup. Sanctioned by USA Judo, the event runs divisions for all ages and ranks.
Event Description
The Morris Cup is a USA Judo-sanctioned tournament, which means every competitor needs proof of current USA Judo membership (roughly $125 a year, or about $15 for a first-time Event-Only membership) to check in. Divisions run by age and rank, from Mini-Yonen (ages 5-7) through Seinen adult brackets, with built-in safety rules -- no chokes for competitors 12 and under, and no arm locks for competitors 17 and under or at novice rank. The 2026 Morris Cup takes place Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Burnt Hills, New York. Registration is through usajudo.smoothcomp.com, with entry fees generally running $30-$90 per division.
About USA Judo
USA Judo is the official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic national governing body for judo, headquartered at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. It runs national point tournaments, national championships, and international team selection events — distinct from the grassroots-focused USJA and USJF.
Rules
Judo matches are decided by ippon — a full-point score that ends the match instantly. Ippon is awarded for a throw that lands the opponent largely on their back with speed and control, for a 20-second pin (osaekomi), or for a submission by strangle or armlock in the senior divisions. Lesser throws and shorter pins score waza-ari, and two waza-ari combine to make ippon.
Modern judo rules (based on the International Judo Federation rulebook) prohibit grabbing the legs in standing exchanges, and passivity or rule infractions draw shido penalties — accumulate three and the match is lost by hansoku-make. Armlocks and chokes are age-restricted, so junior divisions are typically throws-and-pins only.
Judo tournaments in the United States are generally sanctioned by USA Judo, USJA, or USJF, all of which follow IJF-based competition rules with local modifications for youth and novice divisions. Check the event's sanctioning body and division rules before registering.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the 2026 Morris Cup?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Burnt Hills, New York.
- Do I need a USA Judo membership to compete?
- Yes, proof of current USA Judo membership is required at registration -- about $125/year, or roughly $15 for a first-time Event-Only membership.
- What age and rank divisions are offered?
- Divisions run from Mini-Yonen (ages 5-7) through Seinen adult brackets, subdivided by belt rank.
- Are there safety rules for younger competitors?
- Yes -- no chokes for competitors 12 and under, and no arm locks for competitors 17 and under or novice-rank judoka.
- How much does registration cost?
- USA Judo entry fees typically run $30-$90 per division.
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