This premier event is held each December in the sunny Southern California area outside of Los Angeles. Originally founded by Goltz Judo, the event is hosted by Nanka Yudanshkai, and is endorsed by the USJA / USJF Grassroots Judo™ alliance. You can expect to see 800+ competitors from all over the country as well as different parts of the world such as Europe, Asia, South America, even a team from Tahiti! In addition to the national tournament for all age groups and skill levels, clinics are held on coaching, refereeing, kata, and anything pertaining to the study of judo.