Gulf Coast Judo

We are excited for our upcoming tournament this weekend! Early registration will end tomorrow evening. A late fee will be added to Thursday and Friday registration.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the mat Saturday.

Jim Hunt
Gulf Coast Judo

NINETEENTH ANNUAL GULF COAST JUDO OPEN TOURNAMENT March 28, 2026

Friends, join us for the 19th edition of the now classic, Gulf Coast Judo Open Tournament in beautiful Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Juniors, Seniors, Senior Novice and Masters divisions will be fought. Custom awards and junior team trophies to be given as well as the spirit of Judo award.

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ONLY THROUGH JOTFORM (no on-site registration).: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260637343526054

!SEPERATE ELECTRONIC ENTRY REQUIRED FOR EACH DIVISION ENTERED!

MAXIMUM ONE EXTRA DIVISION

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Tournament Site: Ocean Springs Ryan Youth Center 726 Pine Drive, Ocean Springs, M.S. 39564

Sanction: United States Judo Association Level “B”

Competition Times: Juniors 10:00 a.m. Followed by Masters, then Seniors

Eligibility: Open to members holding USA Judo, USJF or USJA cards.

Awards: Individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Junior Team: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Large Trophies);

Spirit of Judo Award: (Junior and Senior) Given to the competitor who best demonstrates the spirit of Judo at the competition.

Weigh In: On line sign-up (for grouping) with on -site weight confirmation.

Entry Fees : Before Wednesday March 25, 2026: $50.00. After March 25, 2026: $65.00, Additional Division $20.00 (one additional division maximum).

Electronic Registration only through Jotform: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260637343526054

Registration closes on Friday March 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM

DIVISIONS:
Junior Boys: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (divided by weight)
Junior Girls: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (divided by weight)
Senior Men Novice (Green and Under)*: Light, Medium and Heavy, +
Senior Men (Brown and Over): Light, Medium and Heavy, +’
Senior Women: Light, Medium and Heavy, +
Masters Men/Masters Women (over 30years old) Light, Medium and Heavy, + (divided by sex/weight)
*Juniors, 15 years or older may enter the senior novice division with coach/parent authorization.

ORGANIZER may consolidate divisions based on participation and in the interests of safe and fair competition.

Rules: Current IJF [Modified]: as to mat size and gi size.

Shime: Allowed for 13 and over only

Kansetsu: No armbars for Senior Men Novice. Armbars permitted for other

Senior/Master Divisions.
Time: 3 Minute Matches—Juniors and Masters; 4 Minute Matches—Mens and Womens
Modified Double Elimination: in Division of 4 or more. Round Robin for Division of 3 or less.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE RULES AS NEEDED FOR SAFETY OR AS PARTICIPATION DICTATES.

COMPETITORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELT FOR COMPETITION
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Tournament Director: Jim Hunt, Godan
(228) 806-8125
[email protected]

19th Annual Gulf Coast Judo Open Tournament Please click the link to complete this form.

Gulf Coast Judo 4th Annual Fall Classic was held on 9/13/25 with more than 15 schools from 4 different states and over 100 competitors attending. Thank you to the Gulf Coast Judo team, parents and volunteers who assisted in making this a very successful tournament.

Sensei Jim Hunt

Gulf Coast Judo instructors with a few of the competitors from the 2025 Gulf Coast Judo Open earlier in the year.

No training at Gulf Coast Judo Monday 9/1/2025. We will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Sensei Hunt

Coast Judo
Blocker “Outstanding Competitor 2nd Annual Bulldog Open”

Fourth Annual Gulf Coast Judo Fall Classic Please click the link to complete this form.

It’s time to get back on the mat! Come join us for the Fourth Annual Gulf Coast Judo Fall Classic on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in beautiful Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Registration is exclusively through Jot Form Linked below (no onsite registration).

See you there!

GCJ

Fourth Annual Gulf Coast Judo Fall Classic Please click the link to complete this form.

I am happy to announce that the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Judo Open tournament (March 8, 2025) hosted by Gulf Coast Judo was very successful! Numerous positive comments were made about the GCJ team, the new medals/trophies and how well our team ran the tournament.

I want to thank each of the Gulf Coast Judo instructors for the dedication and excellence they exhibit while assisting to teach and train our judo team. I want to thank all of our judo team and parents for the immense help before, during and after the tournament! Without a team effort we would be unable to host the awesome tournaments that we have twice a year:)

Without referees we would be unable to have our tournaments. A special shout out to Diane Manganaro (head referee), Tim B at locker, Jim Wetherington and Roby Desmond for the excellent job they did officiating.

Finally, I would like to thank the judo teams that competed. Teams from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida were present.

Thank you again!!

Sensei Jim Hunt

PS: The next tournament we will be attending is the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Doug Bedsaul and Downtown Martial Arts on 4/26/2025 in Starkville, MS.

Friends: It is time once again. On March 8, 2025, join us for the 18th edition of the now classic, Gulf Coast Judo Open Tournament in beautiful Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Juniors, Seniors, Senior Novice and Masters divisions will be fought. Custom awards and junior team trophies to be given as well as the spirit of Judo award. ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ONLY THROUGH JOTFORM (no on-site registration).: https://form.jotform.com/250335860860154

!SEPERATE ELECTRONIC ENTRY REQUIRED FOR EACH DIVISION ENTERED!
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Tournament Site: Ocean Springs Ryan Youth Center 726 Pine Drive, Ocean Springs, M.S. 39564
Sanction: United States Judo Association Level “B”
Competition Times: Juniors 10:00 a.m. Followed by Masters, then Seniors
Eligibility: Open to members holding USA Judo, USJF or USJA cards.
Awards: Individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Trophies)
Junior Team: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Large Trophies);
Spirit of Judo Award: (Junior and Senior) Given to the competitor who best demonstrates the spirit of Judo at the competition.
Weigh In: Divisional sign-up (for grouping) with on -site weight confirmation.
Entry Fees : Before Friday February 28, 2025: $50.00. After February 28, 2025: $65.00, Additional Division $20.00 (one additional division maximum).
Electronic Registration only through Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/250335860860154
Registration closes on Friday March 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM

DIVISIONS:
Junior Boys: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (divided by weight)
Junior Girls: 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (divided by weight)
Senior Men Novice (Green and Under)*: Light, Medium and Heavy, +
Senior Men (Brown and Over): Light, Medium and Heavy, +’
Senior Women: Light, Medium and Heavy, +
Masters Men/Masters Women (over 30years old) Light, Medium and Heavy, + (divided by sex/weight)
*Juniors, 15 years or older may enter the senior novice division with coach/parent authorization.

ORGANIZER may consolidate divisions based on participation and in the interests of safe and fair competition.

Rules: Current IJF [Modified]: as to mat size and gi size.

Shime: Allowed for 13 and over only

Kansetsu: No armbars for Senior Men Novice. Armbars permitted for other
Senior/Master Divisions.

Time: 3 Minute Matches—Juniors and Masters; 4 Minute Matches—Mens and Womens

Modified Double Elimination: in Division of 4 or more. Round Robin for Division of 3 or less.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE RULES AS NEEDED FOR SAFETY OR AS PARTICIPATION DICTATES.

COMPETITORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELT FOR COMPETITION

Scan QR to Register

Tournament Director: Jim Hunt, Godan
[email protected]

18th Annual Gulf Coast Judo Open Tournament Please click the link to complete this form.