March 28 - March 29, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
$45
Competition
About This Event
For its fifth year running, Shoshinkan Martial Arts is the exclusive host of a National Kosen Shoshinkan tournament inviting members from all grappling disciplines such as Freestyle wrestling and all major Judo and Jiu-Jitsu US Associations
The tournament is held in Fabulous Las Vegas under USJA Kosen rules. All athletes from any grappling discipline will be able to compete. For folks not affiliated with USJA or USJFA temporary membership will be available at $10 to cover insurance requirements. please contact Ilana for assistance at Ilana@shoshinkanlv.com. To obtain temporary membership to compete, go to https://usja.net/
MATCH TIMES, AGE & RANKS
EXCLUSIONS
Juniors (5 to
6 Years Old): 2 Minutes
Juniors (7
to 12 Years Old): 3 Minutes
Juvenile (13-16 Years Old): 3 Minutes
Senior Novice: 4
Minutes (17 Years & Up)
Senior Brown/Black Belt 4 Minutes (17 Years & Up):
All Masters 4 Minutes (30 years and older)
GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS
As defined by current USJA Contest Rules
This event aims to promote Judo in a holistic approach, allowing for throwing techniques (Nage waza) and ground techniques (Ne-waza) to generate equal points and increase the tactics required to win.
Limited Golden Score of 2 minutes, except for Athletes 17 an over
GI IS MANDATORY - Judo Gis preferred. BJJ Gis may be allowed upon inspection of Tournament Director prior to day of event. It is the athlete and Coach responsibility to have the Gis approved in advanced. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Weigh-in must be validated no later than 6 pm day prior the event
The tournament is held in Fabulous Las Vegas under USJA Kosen rules. All athletes from any grappling discipline will be able to compete. For folks not affiliated with USJA or USJFA temporary membership will be available at $10 to cover insurance requirements. please contact Ilana for assistance at Ilana@shoshinkanlv.com. To obtain temporary membership to compete, go to https://usja.net/
MATCH TIMES, AGE & RANKS
EXCLUSIONS
Juniors (5 to
6 Years Old): 2 Minutes
Juniors (7
to 12 Years Old): 3 Minutes
Juvenile (13-16 Years Old): 3 Minutes
Senior Novice: 4
Minutes (17 Years & Up)
Senior Brown/Black Belt 4 Minutes (17 Years & Up):
All Masters 4 Minutes (30 years and older)
GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS
As defined by current USJA Contest Rules
This event aims to promote Judo in a holistic approach, allowing for throwing techniques (Nage waza) and ground techniques (Ne-waza) to generate equal points and increase the tactics required to win.
Limited Golden Score of 2 minutes, except for Athletes 17 an over
GI IS MANDATORY - Judo Gis preferred. BJJ Gis may be allowed upon inspection of Tournament Director prior to day of event. It is the athlete and Coach responsibility to have the Gis approved in advanced. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Weigh-in must be validated no later than 6 pm day prior the event
Registration
Cancellation Deadline
March 20, 2026 — 3 days
Registration Deadline
March 27, 2026 — 10 days
Registration handled by event organizer
Venue
Organizer
Competition Rules
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