Waynesville Kodokan Judo

06/04/2026

BIG shout out to all judokas for bringing home the bling from the Smokey Mtn Judo NC State Championships! All brought home medals as well as winning the NC State trophy for best team with most wins, fastest ippon and a trophy for our amazing Sensei Jimmy!!

The kids work hard every week and it shows!! Next up 👉🏼 Judo camp! 🥋

04/18/2026

🍖 Reminder: our annual BBQ fundraiser is coming up soon at the Waynesville Rec Center. Pick up, drive through, or 'dine in' weather permitting.

03/27/2026

Tennessee State Judo Championship registration is open:
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The UT Martial Arts Club judo tournament is held annually on the campus of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. In 2017, the tournament was designated as the state championships for the state of Tennessee. Competitors from all states and all skill levels are invited to compete.

09/14/2025

🍂2025 FALL BRAWL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!🍂
Get ready for Waynesville Kodokan Judo Club's Annual Fall Brawl Tournament! Featuring Juniors, Seniors, & Masters Divisions, the Fall Brawl is open to all current members of USJA, USJF, USA Judo, ATJA, or AJJF.

📆 Saturday, October 4
⏰ REGISTRATION & WEIGH-IN: 8a – 10a / COMPETITION: 11a
📍 Waynesville Parks & Rec / 550 Vance St
📞 828.506.0327
📧 [email protected]

➡ Online registration & more info: https://myncji.com/EventRegistration.aspx

07/08/2025

Many thanks to The Mountaineer for this great write up about our club!

A momentous occasion was recently held at the Waynesville’s Recreation Center, the dojo of the Waynesville Kodokan Judo Club. Judokas (judo students), their families, and instructors gathered to witness the

05/11/2025

Congratulations to our competitors bringing home some hardware against tough competition at the Smokey Mountain Shiai in Cherokee last weekend. Making their mamas proud!

Thanks to SmokeyMountian Judo for hosting!

04/21/2025

Reminder: our annual BBQ fundraiser is THIS FRIDAY at the Waynesville Rec Center. Pick up, drive through, or 'dine in' weather permitting.

$12 gets you barbecue, slaw, hush puppies, a drink, desert, AND your good deed for the day. All proceeds support sending our kids to Judo camp this Summer and to competitions throughout the year.

Call Sensei Jimmy Riggs at 828-506-0327 for your tickets!

04/19/2025

⭐So proud of our competitors who went to the UTMA Judo Tournament and State Championships in Knoxville, TN last weekend! Thanks to the University of Tennessee Martial Arts Club for hosting a great event.⭐

(Back row L-R: Sensei Jimmy Riggs, Ben Harper, Adam Wiggins, Parker Kirkland. Front row: Jaxson Sequoyah)

04/15/2025

🍖 17th Annual BBQ Fundraiser! 🍖
10:30a - 2p \\ Friday 4/25 \\ Waynesville Rec Center

C'mon out for a fresh, hot, homemade BBQ plate! Plates are $12/ea, and all proceeds from this fundraiser support sending club members to summer Judo Camp!

For tickets and more info, contact Sensei Jimmy Riggs @ 828-506-0327