We are Gulf Coast Judo and Jujitsu, your source for Olympic Style Kodokan Judo, traditional Japanese Jujitsu, grappling and conditiioning.
Parents are always welcome to watch and we will teach you with the passion that only lifelong martial artists can give. Owned by Jim Hunt (Godan 5th degree black) our Senseis have combined Judo knowledge and experience of greater than 70 years! Our head instructor competed on both a national and international level and are recognized leaders in the Martial Arts Community. Whether you are intereste
03/25/2026
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
03/06/2026
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.
| Monday | 6:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 10am |