# Kosen Shoshinkan Tournament 2023 > Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | March 25, 2023 – March 26, 2023 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** For its third year running, Shoshinkan Martial Arts is the exclusive host of Kosen National tournament inviting members from 5 major Judo and Jiu-Jitsu US Associations (USJA, USJF, & USA Judo, American Judo & Jujitsu Federation (AJJF) and American Traditional Jujutsu Association-Judo Division (ATJA) The tournament is held in Fabulous Las Vegas and sanctioned By the United States Judo Association (USJA). MATCH TIMES, AGE & RANKS EXCLUSIONS Juniors (5 to 6 Years Old): 2 Minutes *• • No shime-waza (strangles) - under 7 Years Old* Juniors (7 to 12 Years Old): 3 Minutes *• • No kansetsu-waza (arm locks) - under 13 Years Old* 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) *Masters Novice may be grouped with Senior Novice due to the limited number of competitors* GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY 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 **BRING YOUR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELTS** Weigh-in must be validated no later than 6 pm day prior the event **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** March 25, 2023 **End:** March 26, 2023 ## Location **Venue:** Las Vegas **Location:** Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ## Pricing **Price:** $95 ## Links - Registration: https://www.shoshinkanlv.com/kosen-tournament - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/8681 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoshinkanLasVegas --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/kosen-shoshinkan-tournament-2023)