The 2026 Australian Kodokan Judo Association (AKJA) National Judo Championships will be held from Friday 25th September to Sunday 27th September 2026 at Trinity Ford Stadium, 289 Aumuller Street, Manunda, Cairns 4870. This event is being hosted jointly by the Queesland Kodokan Judo Association and the Australian Kodokan Judo Association.

 

Friday 25th September: – Junior & Cadet Weight In:

• National Kata Tournament
• Junior & Cadets Weigh in – 5.00pm – 5.45pm at the Venue

The Kata tournament is expected to commence at 4.00pm. Players are required to present at the control table 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the Kata Tournament (3.30pm). There will be a 30-minute warm up period prior to the commencement of the Kata Tournament. Medal ceremony for the Kata Tournament will take place at the conclusion of the event.

 

Saturday 26th September: - Junior & Cadet Shiai Divisions

• Referees Seminar – 8.00am – 8.45am
• AKJA National Championships Opening Ceremony – 9.00am – 9.30am
• Junior & Cadet Division commences – 9.30am
• Lunch Break –approximately 12.15 – 12.45pm
• AKJA AGM; At the conclusion of the days events. Time, venue and location TBA.
• Senior & Masters Weigh In; 4.00 – 4.30pm at the venue

Competition on this day will be for players 6 years to 17 years. There will be a 30 minute lunch break scheduled for 12.15pm. Competition will resume at 12.45pm. Two - Three mat areas will be operating. Medals will be presented at the conclusion of the day’s events.

 

Sunday 27th September: - Senior/Veterans Shiai Divisions

• AKJA National Championships – Senior/Veterans Tournament – 9.00am – 4.00pm (approx.)
• Lunch Break -12.00 – 12.30pm

Competition on this day will be for players entered in the Seniors & Veterans divisions. Two mat areas will be operating. There will be a 30-minute lunch break scheduled for approximately 12.00pm. Competition will resume at 12.30pm. Medals will be presented at the conclusion of the day’s events. 

 

 

ENTRY FEES:

Seniors & Cadets: $70.00 per category

Cadets also entering Senior divisions – extra $30

Juniors (U16): $50.00 per category

Entries deadline is Friday 11th September 2026.  NO LATE ENTERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

Entries into the open categories are free if the entrant has competed in a weight category.  Open categories (Cadet/Senior/Veterans) will be called on the day after the respective weight categories have completed.

 

Any queries to the National Tournament Director – David GORDGE

Email: gordge.david@gmail.com

Mobile:  0416 115 195