COACH'S REGISTRATION- 36th Annual Bojuka Invitational Judo Tournament
Organized by Bojuka Judo Club
Now in its 36th year, the Bojuka Invitational Judo Tournament returns to Seaside, CA on August 30, 2026, with divisions for judoka of all ages and ranks.
Event Description
The Bojuka Invitational is a long-running judo tournament hosted by Bojuka Judo Club, now in its 36th year — a rare tenure that speaks to its standing in the Central Coast judo community. This listing is specifically the coach's registration track, used by instructors registering their competing students as a group rather than athletes signing up individually. The 36th Annual Bojuka Invitational takes place August 30, 2026 in Seaside, CA, with divisions for judoka of all ages and ranks. Coaches should register their teams through the event's Smoothcomp page; individual athlete registration, if offered separately, will be listed on the same event page. Check the listing for weigh-in times and rank verification requirements.
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.
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the Bojuka Invitational Judo Tournament?
- August 30, 2026 in Seaside, CA — the 36th annual edition.
- What is coach's registration?
- A registration track for instructors signing up their competing students as a team, separate from individual athlete sign-up.
- How do I register?
- Through the event's Smoothcomp listing at smoothcomp.com/en/event/33551.
- What divisions are offered?
- Age and rank-based judo divisions for youth through adult competitors.
- What do I need at weigh-in?
- A judogi and proof of rank, per standard judo tournament practice — confirm specifics on the event listing.
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