Eastside Dojo

08/21/2026

🥋 NORTH TEXAS WINTER JUDO TRAINING CAMP — THE LINEUP JUST GOT EVEN BIGGER!

We are excited to announce that 3-Time World Champion and 2-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist Misato Nakamura is joining Mashu Baker and Hisayoshi Harasawa for this year’s North Texas Winter Judo Training Camp!

That means THREE Olympic medalists will be on the mat for four training sessions in North Texas.

🥇 Mashu Baker — 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, World Masters Champion and All Japan Champion

🥈🥉 Hisayoshi Harasawa — Two-Time Olympic Medalist, multiple-time World Championship medalist and IJF World Tour Champion

🥉🥉 Misato Nakamura — Three-Time World Champion and Two-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist

Coming to North Texas for the Dallas Open or USA Judo President’s Cup? Don't rush home.

The camp takes place at the same venue immediately following one of the biggest Judo weekends in the country. Extend your stay and take advantage of a rare opportunity to learn from three athletes who have reached the highest levels of international Judo.

Four training sessions will include:

🥋 Gripping & strategy🥋 Tachi Waza & throwing setups🥋 Ne Waza, submissions & transitions🥋 Osaekomi Waza🥋 Speed & movement training🥋 Randori

📅 November 24–25📍 Irving Convention Center

You’re already making the trip for a huge weekend of Judo. Stay two more days and train with champions.

FOUR SESSIONS. THREE OLYMPIC MEDALISTS. ONE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY.

08/16/2026

🚨 NEW FOR 2026 — KATA IS COMING TO THE DALLAS OPEN! 🥋

The 2026 Dallas Open Judo Championships is getting even bigger.

We’re adding Kata Competition to Dallas Open weekend!

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 Irving Convention Center
Irving, Texas

Take the mat and showcase another side of your judo as competitors come together for a full weekend of competition at one of the premier judo events in the country.

🏆 KATA • SHIAI • DALLAS OPEN WEEKEND

More competition.
More opportunities.
More judo.

Additional Kata competition details is posted here -> https://judocomp.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33909/page/107523/kata-competition

🥋 Mark your calendar — November 20, 2026.

08/16/2026

🥋 NORTH TEXAS WINTER JUDO TRAINING CAMP

Coming to North Texas for the Dallas Open or the USA Judo President’s Cup? Don’t rush home.

Stay a little longer and take advantage of a rare opportunity to train with two of Japan’s top judoka — Mashu Baker and Hisayoshi Harasawa — at the same venue, the same weekend.

Mashu Baker — 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, World Masters Champion and All Japan Champion.

Hisayoshi Harasawa — Two-time Olympic Medalist, multiple-time World Championship medalist and one of Japan’s premier heavyweights.

Four training sessions will cover:

🥋 Gripping & strategy
🥋 Tachi Waza and throwing setups
🥋 Ne Waza, submissions & transitions
🥋 Osaekomi Waza
🥋 Speed & movement training
🥋 Randori

📍 Irving Convention Center
📅 November 23–24

You’re already coming for a huge weekend of Judo. Extend your stay and make the most of it.

And we may not be finished yet… 👀

We’re working on the possibility of adding another high-level international Judoka to the camp.

Stay tuned.

Four sessions. Two Olympic medalists. One incredible opportunity.

08/03/2026

🥋🏆 THE CHALLENGE IS ON. 🏆🥋

Join us for the 2026 Bert Becerra Memorial Judo Challenge, a Texas All-Star Event honoring the life, leadership, and lasting impact of Bert Becerra on the judo community.

Athletes from across Texas and beyond will come together for a day of competition, sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments on the tatami.

🔥 Test your skills
🥋 Represent your dojo
🏆 Compete against top talent from across the region
💪 Honor the legacy of a true judo leader

📅 September 12, 2026
⏰ Competition Begins at 8:00 AM
📍 NTX Training Center
2655 Premier Dr.
Plano, TX 75075

💲 All Divisions: $75

🎟 Registration is OPEN NOW
👉 https://judocomp.smoothcomp.com

Whether you're chasing gold, gaining experience, or preparing for your next big event, this is a tournament you won't want to miss.

Step onto the mat. Accept the challenge. Honor the legacy.

08/03/2026

🚨 2026 DALLAS OPEN — EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

The 2026 Dallas Open Judo Championships are coming, and now is the time to secure your spot at the LOWEST registration price available!

🥋 Athletes from across the country
🏆 High-level competition
💰 $32,200 Prize Fund for Olympic Divisions
🔥 One unforgettable weekend of judo

🎟️ EARLY BIRD PRICING

Juniors & Junior Novice — $80
Veterans (30 & Over) — $80
Senior Novice — $80
Brown Belt — $80
Senior Elite Olympic Divisions — $125

⏳ EARLY BIRD ENDS AUGUST 31 AT 11:59 PM CST

After August 31, registration prices increase — so don't wait.

07/25/2026

🥋 HONORING A LEGACY. CELEBRATING TEXAS JUDO. 🥋

The 2026 Bert Becerra Memorial Judo Challenge is more than a tournament—it is a chance to honor Bert Becerra’s lasting impact on the judo community while bringing together some of the best competitors from across Texas.

Also a Texas All-Star Event, welcoming athletes from every division to step onto the mat, represent their dojo, and compete.

📅 September 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 NTX Training Center
2655 Premier Dr., Plano, TX 75075
💲 All divisions: $75

Join us for a full day of competition, respect, and remembrance.

Scan the QR code and register today.

01/05/2026

🔥 World-Class Judo Seminar — One Session Only 🔥

Train with the best in a special single-session seminar featuring two of the world’s elite judoka:

🥋 Natsumi Tsunoda
Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion
Learn her explosive Tomoe Nage that dominated the international stage.

🥋 Hisayoshi Harasawa
Olympic Silver Medalist & Multi-Time All Japan Champion
Master the powerful Uchimata behind his championship success.

📅 Saturday, January 10
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 One session. Two champions. Don’t miss it.

Spots are limited — train with the best and elevate your judo. 💥

12/31/2025

🔥 World-Class Judo Seminar — One Session Only 🔥

Train with the best in a special single-session seminar featuring two of the world’s elite judoka:

🥋 Natsumi Tsunoda
Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion
Learn her explosive Tomoe Nage that dominated the international stage.

🥋 Hisayoshi Harasawa
Olympic Silver Medalist & Multi-Time All Japan Champion
Master the powerful Uchimata behind his championship success.

📅 Saturday, January 10
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 One session. Two champions. Don’t miss it.

Spots are limited — train with the best and elevate your judo. 💥

11/13/2025

10/25/2025

Stick around after one of the biggest judo tournaments in the country — Take your skills to the next level!

Right after the Dallas Open (Nov 22), we’re hosting a 2-day North Texas Winter Training Camp featuring three of Japan’s most accomplished champions:

🥇 Natsumi Tsunoda – 2024 Olympic Champion, 3x World Champion
🥈 Hisayoshi Harasawa – Olympic Medalist, 6x Grand Slam Gold Medalist
🥇 Megumi Horikawa – World Champion, 4x Grand Slam Gold Medalist

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the world’s elite — right here in Texas!

Last year, a similar camp in Hawaii with Tsunoda-sensei drew over 300 participants. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Camp Schedule:
📅 Nov 24–25 (Monday & Tuesday)
10am–12pm: Technical Sessions
3pm–5pm: Randori Sessions

Location:
Irving Convention Center – 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX

Registration:
💵 $125 for both days | $100 for one day
🎟️ Register Now on Smoothcomp
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer below.)

Spots are limited — sign up today to train with legends!