60th Annual Dallas Open
Organized by USA Judo
Six decades of Texas judo history continue on November 21, 2026 when the 60th Annual Dallas Open comes to Irving. The USA Judo point tournament runs divisions for all ages and ranks, one of the longest-running judo events in the state.
Event Description
Now in its 60th year, the Dallas Open is one of the longest-running judo tournaments in the country, sanctioned under USA Judo with divisions organized by age and rank from young beginners through seasoned senior competitors. Safety rules bar chokes for competitors 12 and under and arm locks for those 17 and under or still ranked as novices, keeping the youngest and least experienced judoka protected while they learn the sport. The tournament runs Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Irving, TX. Competitors need proof of USA Judo membership to register (full annual membership runs around $125, though first-timers can use the roughly $15 Event-Only option), and entry fees per division typically fall between $30 and $90. Register through the tournament's website linked from this listing.
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 this event?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Irving, TX.
- Do I need a membership?
- Yes, proof of USA Judo membership is required at registration (full membership around $125/year, or roughly $15 Event-Only for first-timers).
- What are the safety rules?
- No chokes for competitors 12 and under; no arm locks for competitors 17 and under or novices.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry fees typically run $30 to $90 per division.
- How long has this tournament run?
- 2026 marks its 60th annual edition.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age and rank-based divisions from Mini-Yonen (5-7) through adult ranks.
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