The 2008 US Open Judo Championships were held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO from September 26 – 28. There were over 300 competitors from around the world participating in the event.

After refereeing for this International Tournament for 2 days, Paul Tarrant competed in the 50 years Plus, -90kg Masters Division on Sunday 9/28 winning the Bronze Medal with a 2 – 1 record. He won the bronze medal match with an Ouchigari (Major Inner Reaping Throw) for Ippon mid way through the 3 minute match.