Ken Tamai Memorial Judo Championships

March 3, 2025
When:
April 5, 2025 all-day
2025-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
2025-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
DeMatha High School
4313 Madison Street
Hyattsville
MD 20781

The event honors sensei Ken Tamai for his lifetime commitment to the judo community

 

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

 

Schedule (time): 8am- 5pm

 

USJF Sanction: pending

 

Eligibility:

Open to current paid members in either USJF – USJA – USA Judo.

i.e. Open to Male and Females age 5 yrs. old and older.

 

Tournament Director/Coordinator:

Event Director – Kurt Tamai (301)537-5836, collegeparkjudo@aol.com

Event director – Kevin Tamai (703)622-6861, tamaikevin@gmail.com

 

Registration and Fee:

The registration fee will be $50 per division. Discount for early registration.

There is a discount if you register for more than one division

The kata registration fee will be $25 per person per division (both uke and tori MUST register =, identify the kata, the level and identify partner)

Online registration ends at midnight Monday, April 1, 2025

No walk-ins and no exceptions.

NOTE: Divisions and weights may be changed or combined at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Any changes will be discussed with the coaches, competitors, and/or parents.

 

Chief Referee

Referees’ meeting will begin at 8:00 am.  All coaches welcome to attend.

Referee attire: Black jacket, black tie, White shirt, gray or dark slacks, dark socks.

 

Coaches

Coaches can “check-in” in at Registration Table and show proof of current, USJF, USJA or USA Judo coach’s certification.

Certified Coaches will be issued a “Coach Bracelet” and will be allowed to sit in

 

Awards

Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd) place trophies will be awarded in each division.

All award recipients must be wearing their Judogi and belt when receiving their awards.

New first time judoka who do not place with an award in their division can see the event director for a special acknowledgement award.

 

Questions regarding the Event

Kevin Tamai, tamaikevin@gmail.com, 703-622-6861 or Kurt Tamai, collegeparkjudo@aol.com, 301-537-5836

Did you know that Shufu has an Athlete Funding Program?

Shufu’s Athlete Funding
Program provides reimbursement ($150 to $300) for athletes competing in National and
International level events. Juniors, Seniors, Masters/Veterans, and Kata competitors
can all apply to the Shufu Athlete Funding Program. If you have been a member of Shufu for at least 2 years and have participated in any of the events listed below, then you should consider applying for Shufu’s Athlete Funding Program!
 2025 USA Judo Youth National Championships
 2025 USA Junior Olympic National Championships
 2025 USA Judo Senior National Championships
 2025 USA Judo President’s Cup
 2025 US Open
 2025 USJF/USJA Nationals
 2025 Pan American Cups or 2025 Pan American Championships
 2025 IJF Point Events (Grand Prix, Grand Slams, or Championships)
Please note that these are not the only tournaments which will be considered for funding.
Please go to the Funding Support for Athletes link for the complete details.