What format does the tournament use?

Standard judo scoring, including ippon, waza-ari, and pins, with divisions grouped by age and rank.

Through the Smoothcomp registration link on this page.

Is this tournament open to all ranks?

Yes, divisions typically span beginner through advanced judoka across youth and adult age groups.

A judogi in good condition and proof of current rank or membership, as required by most sanctioned judo events -- check the registration page for specifics.

Silver State Judo Open 2026, Las Vegas NV | Let's Roll

Silver State Judo Open 2026

Organized by Silver State Judo

September 20, 2026 brings the Silver State Judo Open to Las Vegas, with judo divisions open to all ages and ranks. The tournament is a staple stop for judoka across the Nevada and Southwest competitive circuit.

Sunday, September 20, 2026Las Vegas, NV$65 entry0 registered

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Event Description

The Silver State Judo Open is a judo tournament hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together clubs from around the Southwest for a day of standard judo competition -- throws, pins, and submissions scored under standard judo rules, with divisions split by age and rank. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. It is open to judoka of all experience levels, from first-year students to advanced competitors, and registration is handled through the Smoothcomp link on this page.

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Registration deadline: September 13, 2026

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 Silver State Judo Open?: Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
What format does the tournament use?: Standard judo scoring, including ippon, waza-ari, and pins, with divisions grouped by age and rank.
How do I register?: Through the Smoothcomp registration link on this page.
Is this tournament open to all ranks?: Yes, divisions typically span beginner through advanced judoka across youth and adult age groups.
What should I bring?: A judogi in good condition and proof of current rank or membership, as required by most sanctioned judo events -- check the registration page for specifics.

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