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It was a strong weekend for both the High Noon Judo team and the MASTERs Fellows as athletes competed across two major national events in Dallas. The team entered the 2025 Dallas Invitational and the Presidents Cup, earning medals across junior, senior, and veterans divisions.

High Noon Judo hosted an international training camp in Fairfax, Virginia, featuring instruction from World University Games Champion Megumi Ishikawa. Athletes from multiple countries trained together in preparation for the US Open and the upcoming Olympic cycle.

High Noon Judo delivered another standout performance at the USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships in Pittsburgh. Four athletes brought home five medals across national and international divisions, including two junior national titles.

High Noon Judo shocked the American judo community by winning the USA Judo Senior National Championships with a small but determined team. MASTERs-supported athletes delivered standout performances across novice, brown belt, veteran, and senior divisions. This is how a young program earned its place among the nation’s best.