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Saturday, April 6, 2019

HOJT2019

$4,500Sr. PrizeMoney

New Location!University of Houston CampusRecreation & Wellness Center

Cover photo courtesy of Eduardo Saucedo

www.judocomp.com

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MEDICAL

EMTs sta� oned on site.

PARKINGh� p://www.uh.edu/af-university-services/parking/_images/CurrentParkingMap

Parking fee: $5.00: No In/Out privileges.

Designated Parking

1. Welcome Center Parking Garage (4800 Calhoun Rd)

2. Lot 20A (directly across from Rec Center)

3. Lot 20C (directly across from Rec Center)

DIGITAL IMAGING

Compe� tors, spectators and/or judo matches may be videotaped and/or photographed and the resul� ng im-ages may be used for marke� ng purposes by the Friends of Houston Judo, Inc.

Sponsor: Diamondback Judo Host: Friends of Houston Judo, Inc.

USA Judo Sanction: 21374

INTERNET / SOCIAL MEDIA

Registration: www.judocomp.com

Tournament: www.houstonopenjudo.com

Facebook.com/Houston Open Judo Tournament

Instagram: hojtjudo

Host: www.friendsofhoustonjudo.org

Saturday, April 6, 2019

A 2019 TJI All-Star Event

TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT

Sheila Godbold, DirectorTournament weekend only: 713-826-5874

hojt2013@gmail.com

A.J. Williams and Mackenzie Williams

Judocomp Judo tournaments

SPECTATOR FEE

NONE.

EVERYONE (spectators, volunteers, referees) must weara University of Houston Rec Center wristband. Compe� -tors will receive a lanyard.

CHECK-IN VENUE(Friday night)

Weight Verification - Jrs, Masters, Kata, Seniors

Registration & Weigh-in - Only Seniors

University of Houston Hilton Hotel4800 Calhoun RdHouston, TX 77204-6056832-531-6300

COMPETITION VENUE

University of Houston CampusRecrea� on and Wellness Center

4500 University Dr.

Houston, TX 77204-6056

h� p://www.uh.edu/recrea� on/index.html

713-743-2255

AIRPORTS - h� ps://www.fly2houston.com/15 minutes from Hobby (HOU)30 minutes from George Bush Intercon� nental Airport (IAH) via Hardy Toll Road

Artwork courtesy of Steve Duncan

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RULESCurrent IJF rules (modified).

RULE MODIFICATIONS

Pre-2003 IJF Medical rules for all non-Senior divisions.

No Kansetsu-Waza (Armbars) for Juniors under 17, SeniorNovices and Master Novices.

Excep� ons: Jr 3 Cadets and Jr Youth (IJF juniors)

No Shime-Waza (Chokes) for Juniors under 13.

Leg Grabs

No hansoku-make for leg grabs. Leg grabs will bepenalized by shido.

Judogi (For ALL divisions)

Pre-2014 gi fit requirements applied within reason based upon the size of the player.

No Hansoku-make given for 1st viola� on.

Compe� tor will be given opportunity to change gi even if contest has started.

Compe� tors MUST have blue and white belts and shouldhave at least a white gi. A match between 2 compe� tors wearing blue gis will not be permi� ed.

Golden (� ed) score contest � mes adjusted. See Division Charts, pages 6 and 7.

Compe� tor’s rest period equal to division match � me.

A Kata compe� tor may enter one Kata event more than once, i.e., he/she can enter the same Kata event with adifferent partner.

Current MembershipUSA Judo, USJA, USJF, ATJA or AJJF

Open compe� � on for male and female compe� tors, at least 5 years of age on day of tournament. Must be current member of USA Judo (USJI), USJA, USJF, ATJA or AJJF. Proof of current membership in one of the na-� onal organiza� ons must be shown at tournament check-in. No one will be allowed to compete with expiredmembership or unsigned waivers. USJI and USJA membership applica� ons will be available at the event.

Cer� ficate Regarding Non Black Belt Contestants (MASTERS, SR. ELITE & SR. OPEN COMPETITORS)Masters, Senior Elite and Senior Open compe� tors not holding rank of Shodan or higher MUST submit a“Cer� ficate Regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form. Team coach can submit a group form, page 15.

HOJT2019 Warning, Waiver and Release of liability and Agreement to Par� cipate (EVERY COMPETITOR)ALL compe� tors must complete a HOJT2019 Waiver and Release of Liability and Agreement to Par� cipate Form. Parents/Guardians must sign for minors. Form, page 14.

University of Houston Release & Indemnifica� on Agreement (MINOR COMPETITOR, AGE 17 & UNDER)ALL compe� tors, ages 5 to 17 , must also submit a University of Houston Campus Release, page 16.

COMPETITORS ELIMINATION SYSTEMS

2 Best 2 out of 3

3 - 5 Round Robin

6 or more True Double

Senior Open True Double

ELIMINATION SYSTEMS

MATCH, GOLDEN SCORE & REST TIMESSee Shiai Division Charts on pages 6 and 7.

MAT AREAS

Three (3) mats; 2 Dollamur and 1 modified mat

Electronic scoring

Judocomp match numbers

Sr. Open compe� tors must be at least 18 years old and hold rank of at least Brown Belt.

DECISION OF TOURNAMENT DIRECTORThe Tournament Director reserves the right to make anychanges she deems necessary to ensure the safety of andfairness to all compe� tors.

ELIGIBILITY

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ON-LINEKata Juniors Masters Seniors DEADLINE

Yes Yes Yes Yes 04/03

Go to www.judocomp.com

Register and DECLARE weight (in Kilograms)

Download waivers; sign and bring to check-in

Pay by credit/debit card

Deadline: Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:59 CDT.

Check-in at venue on Friday or Saturday. Submit:

1.Proof of current membership : USA Judo, USJA, ATJF, AJJF

2.HOJT waiver

3.UH Release, if a minor 17 years or younger

4. “Cer� ficate regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form, if Master or Senior not holding rank ofblack belt

Verify weight. 1 Kilogram (2.2 lbs.) weight allowance.Conducted in public area - must be clothed.

WALK-UPKata Juniors Masters Seniors DEADLINE

No No No Yes 04/6

Seniors ONLY have un� l 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning to register

Complete entry form(s).

Provide proof of current membership : USA Judo, USJA, ATJF, AJJF

Submit:

1.HOJT waiver

2.UH Release, if a minor 17 years or younger

3. “Cer� ficate regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form, if Master or Senior not holding rank ofblack belt.

Pay with: cash, check or debit/credit card.

Weigh-in

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN & WEIGHT VERIFICATIONBefore registering, please read all HOJT2019 informa� on..

On-line Registration for Kata, Junior, Masters & Seniors

Walk-up Registration for Seniors ONLY.

All Competitors MUST check-in on Friday night or Saturday morning.

All weights in KILOGRAMS .

Refunds: 1) if competitor is uncontested, he/she may receive medal or refund .2) if competitor does not attend.

www.judocomp.com/hojt2019

Example: 56 pounds = 25.4 Kilograms(56 pounds divided by 2.2 kilograms)

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On-linewww.judocomp.com

Walk-upSENIORS ONLY

Deadline 04/03 04/06

Individual (Juniors & Masters) $50a No

Addi� onal family members same household30

Promo code: familyNo

Addi� onal shiai divisions20

Select 2 or more divisions online anddiscount will automa� cally be applied

No

Individual (Seniors) $50 $65

Addi� onal family members (Seniors)30

Promo code: family45

Addi� onal shiai divisions (Senior Category) 20 35

Kata (per individual) 30 No

Addi� onal Kata divisions (per individual) 20 No

ENTRY FEES

SCHEDULE

Friday, April 5thUniversity of Houston Hilton Hotel

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Check-in & weight verifica� on for all Juniors, Masters and Seniors (who registered on-line)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Walk-up Registra� on for: Sr Novice, Sr Elite and Sr Open (NO MASTERS)

Saturday, April 6thUniversity of Houston Recrea� on & Wellness Center

TBA Referees Mee� ng

Final Check-in & Weigh-in

6:00 am – 7:00 am Final Check-in & Weight verifica� on for Jr Novice, Jr Youth, Masters & Master Novice

7:00 am – 8:00 am Final Check-in & Weight verifica� on for Junior 1, 2 & 3 (Cadet)

11:00 am – 11:30 am Final Check-in & Weight verifica� on for Sr Novice, Sr Elite & Sr Open

Final Senior Walk-up Registration

9:00 am – 10:00 am Final Walk-up Registra� on for: Sr Novice, Sr Elite and Sr Open (NO MASTERS)

7:30 am Senior and Junior Katas

9:00 am Junior Novice & Jr Youth (IJF)

10:00 am Master & Master Novice

10:30 am Opening Ceremony and Announcements

10:40 am Junior 1, 2 & 3 (Cadet)

1:00 pm Sr Open Male & Female (will not start before 1:00 pm)

1:30 pm Sr Novice & Senior Elite (will not start before 1:30 pm)

Sunday, April 7thSchool of Hard Knocks

9:00 am USA Judo State, Regional, Na� onal Coach Cer� fica� on Clinic

Competition

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CATEGORY: JUNIORS5 – 20 years old; Kilograms

Junior Novice: White & yellow belts only.Junior: All belts. Armbars and Chokes as listed.Weight cutoffs for all Junior divisions will be determined after registration period closes.(See page 8.).

Times (minutes)

Divisions MatchGoldenScore

Rest Chokes Armbars

Jr 1 Novice: white & yellow beltsGirls and Boys: 5-6, 7-9, 10-12 3 2 3 No No

Jr 1: all beltsGirls and Boys: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

3 2 3 No No

Jr 2 Novice: white & yellow beltsGirls and Boys: 13-14

3 No Limit 3 Yes No

Jr 2: all beltsGirls and Boys: 13-14

3 No Limit 3 Yes No

Jr 3 (Cadet): All beltsFemale (15-17): -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, +70 kgMale (15-17): -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, +90 kg

3 No Limit 3 Yes Yes

Jr. Youth (IJF-Junior): All beltsFemale (15-20): -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, +78 kgMale (15-20): -66, -73, -81, -90, -100, +100 kg

3 No Limit 3 Yes Yes

Kata Junior(16 and under years old)

Senior(17 and Older)

Katame No KataTJI All-Star Points

Osaekomi Waza and Shime Waza Only En� re Kata

Nage No KataTJI All-Star Points

First 9 TechniquesTe Waza, Koshi Waza ad Ashi Wazaq

En� re Kata

Goshin JutsuIf requested

First 12 TechniquesRyote dori Through Yokogeri Only

En� re Kata

Ju No KataIf requested

First five techniques En� re Kata

Kime No KataIf requested

n/a En� re Kata

CATEGORY: KATAJunior and Senior

Male, Female or Mixed Teams

A team may include a Junior member for the senior division; but, a senior member may not enter the junior division.

A Kata compe� tor may enter one Kata event more than once, i.e., he/she can enter the same Kata event with a different partner.

DIVISIONS

On-line registration only!Example: 56 pounds = 25.4 Kilograms(56 pounds divided by 2.2 kilograms)

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CATEGORY: MASTERS

30 years old and older; Kilograms

Master Novice : White/Yellow/Orange/Green belts

Master : Brown and Black belts only

Weight cutoffs for all Master divisions will be determined after registration period closes.

(See page 8.)

Divisions Match GoldenScore

Rest Chokes Armbars

Master Novice Women: Age and weight cutoffsdetermined after Registration closes.

3 2 3 Yes No

Master Novice Men: Age and weight cutoffsdetermined after Registration closes.

3 2 3 Yes No

Master Women: Age and weight cutoffsdetermined after Registration closes.

3 2 3 Yes Yes

Master Men: Age and weight cutoffsdetermined after Registration closes.

3 2 3 Yes Yes

Times (minutes)

CATEGORY: SENIORS15 years old and older; Kilograms

Senior Novice : Below Senior brown (White/Yellow/Orange/Green belts) .and Junior blue belts:

Senior Elite : Senior Brown & Black belts and Junior blue/purple belts. (Includes USJA Jr. brown belts). Armbars &Chokes (regardless of competitor’s age).

Senior Open : Sr. Brown & Black belts. At least 18 years old. Armbars & Chokes. No seeding.

Times (minutes)

Divisions MatchGoldenScore Rest Chokes Armbars

Sr. Novice Female: -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Sr. Novice Male: -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg3 No Limit 2 Yes No

Sr. Elite Female: -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Sr. Elite Male: -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg4 No Limit 4 Yes Yes

Sr. Open Female: OpenSr. Open Male : Open 4 No Limit 4 Yes Yes

DIVISIONS (continued)

On-line registration only!

Senior ONLY Walk-up Registration alloweduntil 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning

$4,500Sr. PrizeMoney

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CONCESSIONSFood & drink are allowed ONLY inside therotunda of the Recrea� on Center.

Addi� onal concession op� ons to be announced.

Smoothie King—Rotunda of Rec CenterOpens 9:00 a.m.

Subway—Across from Rec Center 4835 Calhoun Ste D.Opens 8:00 a.m.

McAlister Deli—2 blocks west of Rec Center4434 Calhoun Opens 11:00 a.m.

Pizza Hut– Across from Rec Center 4835 Calhoun

VOLUNTEERSEmail: hojt013@gmail.com Subject line: VOLUNTEERVolunteer for 1/2-day shi� (receive gi� bag) or full-dayshi� receive ($10 lunch-voucher and gi� bag).

DIVISIONS (continued)

ALLOWABLE SECOND DIVISIONSCompetitor may select a 2 or more divisions on-line as outlined below. Competitor must meet re-quirements of the additional division (weight, rank, etc.).

A competitor who voluntarily enters an age or weight division that is higher than his/her normaldivision must abide by the rules of the higher division. Competitor and parents should check withhis/her coach. Texas athletes competing in Novice divisions DO NOT earn TJI All-Star points.

DIVISION DRAW / BRACKETING

Thursday, April 4 that 11:59 p.m. CDT

Cutoff of Junior, Master and Senior on-l ine entry.

Friday, April 5 th around 8:00 p.m. CDTBrackets with mat assignments and numbered matches wil l be posted at www.judocomp.com/hojt2019

A list showing competitors’ names, ages, ranks, weights and clubs will also be posted. Coaches andparents should review and bring any questions or concerns to Ken Scialo at 214-762-2222. (If Kencannot be reached, email Sheila at hojt2013@gmail.com).

Saturday, April 6th at 8:30 a.m. CDT

Final brackets for Junior Novice, Jr Youth wil l be posted. Other divisions to follow.

Multiply your match number by 3 minutes to estimate your match time. Arrive at your assigned matat least 30 minutes prior to the estimated time.. Competitors are responsible for being at their as-signed mat and ready to compete when their match number is called.

REFEREE INFO

HOJT HEAD REFEREETBA

OFFICIALS MEETING - Saturday morning

An officials’ mee� ng for referees, coaches, technical officials and athletes will be held on Saturday morning. TBA

REFEREE CANDIDATES - Anyone interested in becoming alocal or regional referee, email Referee Jeff LeForce for infor-ma� on.

REFEREE LAGNIAPPE

Officia� ng referees receive a choice of: hotel room (shared dou-ble) or s� pend. All referees receive a thank you bag, lunch, coffee and H20

Email Sheila, hojt2013@gmail.com by March 5th to reserve yourlodging, limited number of rooms. Thank you for your support.

First Division May also compete in:

Junior Novice Corresponding Junior division.

Junior 3 (Cadet) Junior Youth division

Senior Elite Senior Open division

Junior & Master Novices rankedbelow Brown Belt

Senior Novice

Junior & Masters ranked BrownBelt and above

Senior Elite

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TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS

Details, TBA on Tournament Facebook page.

COACH CERTIFICATION CLINIC

USA JUDO STATE, REGIONAL, NATIONAL COACHCERTIFICATION CLINIC

Sunday, April 7th 9:00 a.m.

Manmohan Singh, Interna� onal Coachsewadhar@hotmail.com

School of Hard Knocks25770 Interstate 45 NorthSpring, TX 77386

PARTICIPATION GIFTS

(White tents open around 11:00 a.m.)

HOJT2019 Water Bo� les

HOJT2019 Koozies

Keychains

Sweat Towels

Biofreeze® (Seniors and Masters)

And more

HOJT2019 Duffel Bags for ALL Juniors 12 and under

hojt2019 Cooling Towels for ALL Master compe� tors

Beverage Coolers for ALL Kata compe� tors

SENIOR CASH PRIZES

Division must have at least 3 compe� tors to qualify forprize money.

$100 prize for 1st place winners of Female & Male SeniorNovice divisions.

$150 prize for 1st place winners of Female & Male SeniorElite divisions.

$500 prize & Trophy Cup for 1st placewinners of Female & Male SeniorOpen divisions. Compe� tors must be Brown or Black Belts & at least

18 years old.

$4,500Sr. PrizeMoney

MEDALS & TEAM TROPHIES

3” Custom Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

place finishers. Medals awarded asdivisions are completed. A compe� -tor in an uncontested division maychoose a 1st place medal or a re-fund. If a refund is chosen, 1st placepoints for All-Star or Team awardswill not be awarded.

Junior & Senior team trophies awarded to clubs with themost points: 5 points (1st place), 3 points (2nd place) and 1point (3rd place). In case of a � e, club with the most 1st

place finishes wins.PAST HOJT SR OPEN CHAMPIONS

HOJT2018Male-Adrian Vernal, (-90 kg), Texas A&M Judo Team,College Sta� on, TX

HOJT2016

Male-Cedric Adriaenssens, (+100kg), School of Hard Knocks,Spring, TX

HOJT2015Male-Max Pelech (-81kg), TAMU Judo Team,College Sta� on, TXFemale-Suzanna Gardner (-63kg), Westlake Judo Houston, TX

HOJT2014Male-Nickolae Maurer (-90kg), Unaffiliated, Aus� n, TXFemale-Heidy Abreu (+78kg), Becerra Judo, Garland, TX

HOJT2013Jaime Lazcano (-100kg), Revolu� on Judo, Houston, TX

HOJT2011

DeShawn Howard (+100kg), Ruben Mar� n Judo,Burleson, TX

HOJT2019Supporting Judoka

More than200

Prizes

ATHLETE DOOR PRIZES

Gi� cards Beverage Coolers

Sport Earbuds Wireless speakers

Basketballs Cooling towels

Sunglasses Travel Blankets

Gym Sacks Pop-up Tents

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Annual Houston Open Judo Tournament (HOJT2019)April 6, 2019 USA Judo Sanc� on #21374

WARNING!WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

In considera� on of being permi� ed to par� cipate in any way, including travel to and from, the Annual Houston Open Judo Tournament (HOJT2019) and related events and ac� vi� es of United States Judo, Inc. (USA Judo), United States Judo As-socia� on, United States Judo Federa� on, American Tradi� onal Jujitsu Associa� on (ATJA), American Judo and Jujitsu Federa� on (AJJF), Texas Judo, Inc., Friends of Houston Judo, Inc., Diamondback Judo Club, Ground Dwellers Judo, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Judo Team and its officers, Eastside Dojo, Judocomp, University of Houston Campus, University of Houston Campus Recrea� on & Wellness Center, City of Houston Parks and Recrea� on Department Adap� ve Sports, andall judo organiza� ons and local organiza� ons suppor� ng the event, I hereby:

1. Acknowledge that I am familiar with the sport of Judo and understand the rules governing the sport of Judo.

2. Agree that prior to par� cipa� ng, I will inspect the mats, equipment, facili� es, compe� � on pools or divisions and the elimina� on or scoring system to be used, and if I believe anything is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately advise my coach, supervisor, and/or a tournament official of such condi� ons and refuse to par� cipate.

3. Acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in a contact sport that might result in serious injury, includ-ing permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic losses due to not only my own ac� ons, inac� ons, or negligence, but also to the ac� ons, inac� ons, or negligence of others, the rules of the sport of Judo, or condi� ons of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or notreasonably foreseeable at this � me.

4. Knowing the risks involved in the sport of Judo, I assume all such risks and accept personal responsibility for the dam-ages caused by, arising out of, resul� ng from or following such injury, permanent disability, or death.

5. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue United States Judo, Inc. (USA Judo), United States Judo Associa-� on, United States Judo Federa� on, American Tradi� onal Jujitsu Associa� on (ATJA), American Judo and Jujitsu Fed-era� on (AJJF), Texas Judo, Inc., Friends of Houston Judo, Inc., Diamondback Judo Club, Ground Dwellers Judo, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Judo Team and its officers, Eastside Dojo, Judocomp, University of Houston Campus, University of Houston Campus Recrea� on & Wellness Center, City of Houston Parks and Recrea� on Department Adap� ve Sports and all judo organiza� ons suppor� ng the event together with their affiliated clubs, their respec� ve administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees or volunteers of the organiza� on, event officials, medical personnel, other par� cipants, their parents, guardians, supervisors and coaches, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, adver� sers, and if applicable, owners, lessors, and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of whom are hereina� er referred to as "releasee", from any and all claims, demands, losses, ac� ons, causes of ac� ons or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death and damage to property (Collec� vely, “Liabili� es”), caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions of the release, even if arising from their negligence, OR OTHERWISEto the fullest extent permi� ed by law.

_____________________________ _________________________________ ______________________

Par� cipant's Printed Name Par� cipant's Signature Date

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE(UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to cer� fy that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this par� cipant, do consent and agree to his/her release, as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree toindemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabili� es incident to my minor child's involvement or par� ci-pa� on in these programs as provided above, even if arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent permi� ed by law. I have instructed the minor par� cipant as to the above warnings and condi� ons and their ramifica� ons.

_____________________________ ______________________________ ______________________Parent/Guardian's Printed Name Parent/Guardian's Signature Date

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BYSIGNING IT, AND KNOWING THIS, SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE KNOWING THE RISK AND CONDI-TIONS INVOLVED AND DO SO ENTIRELY OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I AFFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OR,IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, I HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIRED CONSENT OF MY PARENT/GUARDIAN AS EVI-DENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURE BELOW.

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CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-BLACK BELT CONTESTANTS FORM(Required of Senior Elite, Senior Open or Master compe� tor who does not hold rank of Shodan or higher)

HOJT2019 - April 6, 2019

I, ____________________________________________, a Judo Instructor, who has been awardedthe Judo rank of Shodan or higher, recognized by United States Judo, Inc., hereby cer� fy that allcompe� tors listed below, although not having been awarded the Judo rank of Shodan or higher,are of sufficient ap� tude and skill in Judo to compete in these compe� � ons.

_________________________________ ______________________ ______________

Judo Instructor’s Name (printed) Judo Instructor’s Signature Date

_______________________________ ________________________ ______________Dojo / Club City/State Instructor’sCell

Compe� tor (Please print.) Age Sex Rank

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GROUP FORM: use for mul� ple compe� tors

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All trademarks and brands are the properties of their respective owners.

(as of 02/01/2019)

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