Chandler Challenge Judo Tournament

09/18/2026

THE CHANDLER CHALLENGE IS BACK, AND WE’RE GOING BIGGER!

The 4th Annual Chandler Challenge Judo Tournament will take place January 23, 2027, in Fort Worth, Texas, and our 2027 sponsor search officially starts NOW!

Even after last year’s freak Texas snowstorm forced us to reschedule, more than 700 athletes, coaches and supporters from nine states attended the Chandler Challenge.

This year, we have applied to become a USA Judo point tournament across Junior, Senior, Veterans and Para divisions. Approval is expected later this fall, and if approved, we are preparing for participation and attendance to nearly double.

We are offering special early sponsor pricing through September 29:

🥇 Gold Sponsor: $1,000
🥈 Silver Sponsor: $500
🥉 Bronze Sponsor: $250

Beginning September 30, sponsorship rates increase to $1,500, $750 and $500.

If you own a business, know someone who does, or would like to support one of the largest and fastest-growing Judo events in Texas, I would love to talk with you!

To secure your sponsorship:

Call or text: 518-956-3773
Email: [email protected]

09/01/2026

08/25/2026

Please help fund a local child to our Judo After School Program!!!

02/11/2026

Having Jason Morris at the Chandler Challenge this year meant a lot to me and to our entire community.

Jason is not only a 4x Olympian and Olympic silver medalist, but someone who has spent decades giving back to athletes and helping grow American judo. Having him there signing autographs, talking with kids, reconnecting with athletes, and just being present on the mat reminded me exactly why exposure to people like him matters so much. For many of these kids, this is the first time they’ve ever met someone who has competed at that level, and moments like that can change what they believe is possible.

One of my favorite moments from the weekend was seeing Jason reunite with my little brother Sonny. They hadn’t seen each other in over ten years. The last time they were together, Sonny was still a kid playing baseball with a group of Olympic judo hopefuls from Jason’s in upstate New York, just getting some cross-training in between judo sessions. Seeing them together again all these years later felt like a full-circle moment.

Jason’s connection to our community goes back a long way through my dad, Harry Chandler, who was one of Jason’s biggest supporters during his Olympic career. My dad would call the local news after Jason’s big results, bring him out to the Dalton Judo Club for clinics, and was ultimately the one who sent me to train with Jason when I decided to chase my own Olympic dream. That history makes moments like this feel especially meaningful.

Grateful for the time, the stories, and the example Jason continues to set for the next generation.

02/08/2026

The Chandler Challenge wouldn’t have been possible without legendary Sensei Mike Woodson! Sensei thank you so much for generously donating your mats to our event. We appreciate you so much! ❤️🥋

02/06/2026

Okuri Judo Club at the