English Judo Blogs

Few judoka in the modern U66kg division have shown the consistency of Korea’s An Baul. 2015 World champion, double olympic medallist and multiple world medallist, An built a career based on technical precision, discipline and the ability to perform when it mattered most. An turned 32 today. He fought internationally for 13 years. Read more

Author: Mario Krvavac Dubrovnik is always a desirable destination, whether for its connection to famous television series, its appeal as a tourist hotspot, or for a judo competition such as the European Senior Cup 2026. This year’s edition of the renowned European Cup has attracted significant interest and, between 28–29 March, 359 judoka from 33 countries will compete in the “Gospino Polje” hall. Croatia continues to deliver top-level judo events. Following the cadet elite competing i... Read more

Author: Andrzej Mucha The Radom European Kata Tournament 2026 will bring together 152 athletes from 14 countries, offering a full day of competition across cadet, junior and senior categories. As the final European Kata Tournament before the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 , the event carries additional importance for athletes preparing for one of the key highlights of the season. This year’s edition stands out with its multi-level structure, providing opportunities for ... Read more

Montréal, March 24, 2026 – Following a shaky start in round one of the Para Judo World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Tuesday,  Priscilla Gagné  recovered in fine form, winning her next three matches and securing the third spot on the podium in the J1 under-52 kg category. Gagné’s final bout of the day consisted of a showdown between veterans, where she defeated independent athlete Victoria Potapova, a four-time Paralympic medallist. “The two athletes know each other well. They’ve both... Read more

Mon Grade Books – Now in Paperback I’ve been sitting on this news for a Read more The post The British Judo Mon Grade Syllabus — Now in Paperback appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

Smooth Comp Link This event is open to all USJF, USJA and USA Judo members. Read more

With only 23 days remaining, anticipation is building for one of the most prestigious events on the continental calendar, the Senior European Judo Championships, set to take place from 16 to 19 April at the impressive Tbilisi Sports Palace . After a 17-year absence, the Championships return to the Georgian capital, a city where judo is not simply a sport but a national passion. Check out the schedule in the official outlines and secure your tickets here:  https://tkt.ge/show/31679 The po... Read more

Olympic champion Christa Deguchi (CAN) has announced her retirement from competitive judo, bringing to an end one of the most successful careers in Canadian judo history. The 30-year old star leaves the sport as Olympic champion, two-time world champion, Pan-American champion and multiple World Judo Tour medallist. Read more

21-22Mar26            NSW State Championships 27Mar26                 Close of entry to NSW State Team for Nationals 28-29Mar26            NSW State Camp 3-5Apr26                Easter Read more

We have a critical and time‑sensitive opportunity to influence Council’s Plan for Castle Hill Showground, outlined in the Castle Hill Showground Draft Plan of Management . 0_2026_showground_plan_of_management_budokan_response.pdf Read more

In the next week or so, we will be emailing out a survey with about 20 questions covering a wide range of topics. Read more

I advised in the last newsletter that in each newsletter I would report on our child-safe culture and any progress that we make, in particular for our newer members. It is our genuine desire and our obligation to foster a culture which promotes safety and wellbeing for our children.  Read more

Budokan has 31 athletes contesting 41 divisions at the NSW State Championships this weekend. As I write this newsletter, our 5 Kata athletes have completed their competition winning 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, as follows: Read more

Thank you to those athletes who have already returned their perpetual trophies from awards won at Budokan’s annual awards night held in December. There are still many that have yet to be returned. Read more

Congratulations to Josh Katz on being nominated by CEO Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS), for: Read more

28 Budokan athletes competed in 36 open age/grade divisions winning 27 medals: -  9 Gold (28%), 8 Silver and 10 Bronze plus 2 x 4th/5th places  -  As for the ACTIO, this means that 75% divisions entered won medals  2026_sio_entries_results.pdf Read more

24 Budokan athletes competed in 32 open age/grade divisions at the 2026 ACTIO, winning 24 medals  -  9 Gold (28%), 7 Silver and 8 Bronze medals plus 2 x 4th/5th places  -  This means that 75% of divisions entered resulted in a medal.  2026_actio_entries_results.pdf Read more

Only 10 days to go before our current member promotion finishes. A free Judogi (Judo uniform) will be presented to any current member who introduces a new member to the club. Eligibility for the Judogi give-away follows:  Read more

Montréal, March 23, 2026 – Following a stellar international career, Olympic champion, two-time world champion, three-time Pan-American champion, and multiple Grand Slam and Grand Prix medallist Christa Deguchi has announced her retirement from competitive judo. Photo IJF – Gabriela Sabau Christa Deguchi Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Canadian father, the talented judoka has represented Canada on the tatamis since 2017. The final competition of her career was at the Olympi... Read more

Klaus Glahn belongs to the generation that helped establish judo on the Olympic stage. As the German judoka celebrates his 84th birthday, his career still stands as one of the most remarkable in the history of German heavyweight judo. We just wonder who still knows him, which is important for the development of judo to know your hereoes. Glahn is one of them. Read more

Italy’s Fabio Basile never imagined that any moment could rival, let alone surpass, the feeling of becoming Olympic champion. That all changed on November 1, 2025, when Basile and his partner Nica welcomed their son, Aiden Mike , into the world, a moment he describes as life-defining. “The second he was born was so much better than the second I won an Olympic gold medal,” Basile said in an exclusive interview with the EJU. “Nothing compares to the birth of your child, nothing. And of c... Read more

In a division often defined by explosive champions and short periods of dominance, Japan’s Momo Tamaoki has built her reputation differently. Not through one spectacular breakthrough, but through a decade of remarkable consistency, resilience and an ability to remain among the elite of the U57kg category. Today, that persistence has been rewarded with the position of world ranking leader, a status earned through years of podium finishes rather than a single defining triumph. Read more

There are moments in sport when results, rankings and medals quietly step aside, allowing something far greater to take centre stage. Moments that remind us why sport was never only about victory but about values. About people. About purpose. Social responsibility is not an obligation, it is a choice. A choice that requires courage, consistency and a genuine commitment to stand for something greater than oneself, even when it is not the easiest path to take. It can be realised in many dif... Read more

The European Cup in Riga brought together 242 judoka from 27 nations for a competitive weekend of junior level competition. While the host nation was unable to secure a medal, Germany emerged as the most successful team with three gold medals, followed by strong performances from Ukraine and Sweden. On Sunday seven different winning nations stood on the podium. Read more

Irakli Demetrashvili (GEO) gave the home crowd a perfect ending to the Grand Slam in Tbilisi by winning the +100kg gold medal. The Georgian heavyweight impressed throughout the day and delivered a spectacular final victory to secure the host nation’s last gold of the tournament. Read more

Idar Bifov secured the U100kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi after defeating compatriot Niiaz Bilalov in an all-Russian final. The victory marks another important step in the career of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam finalist, who continues to establish himself among the leading athletes in this competitive division. Read more

As the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 drew to a close, it was unmistakably clear that Europe’s judoka have laid down a formidable marker ahead of the Senior European Judo Championships Tbilisi 2026 , set to take place from 16–19 April. Building on the momentum of the opening two days, the closing chapter delivered in style, sharp, decisive and nothing short of spectacular. Europe’s presence was once again commanding, reinforcing both depth and dominance on the international stage. Here is your fina... Read more

Luka Maisuradze (GEO) gave the home crowd exactly what they were hoping for by winning the U90kg title at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi. The 2023 world champion showed his class throughout the day and secured the gold medal with a strong performance in front of his home fans. "I had many medals and the world title, but I never won a Grand Slam title." Read more

Audrey Tcheuméo (FRA) added another milestone to her extraordinary career by winning her tenth Grand Slam title in Tbilisi even without fighting the final. The Olympic medallist from London 2012 once again proved her longevity by reaching her eleventh Grand Slam final and extending her medal record at the highest level. Read more

Raz Hershko (ISR) lived up to her position as top seed by winning the +78kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi. The Olympic and world medallist delivered a strong and controlled performance throughout the day, confirming her position among the elite heavyweights on the World Judo Tour. Read more

Author: Latvian Judo Federation The Riga Senior European Cup 2026 came to a compelling close on Sunday, 22 March at the Rīgas Nacionālā Sporta Manēža, as the final day of action delivered a truly international spread of champions, each gold medal claimed by a different nation. Here is what some of the standout winners had to say. Wiktoria Slazok (POL) © Roberts Voskans – SportaFoto.com In the women’s -48kg category, Wiktoria Slazok carved her way through a compact draw, winning firs... Read more

On the second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026, the script flipped. After a European sweep of the women’s podiums on day one, Saturday, 21 March, saw Europe’s men take centre stage, dominating the final block with authority. In total, the continent secured 13 of the 16 medals on offer. Here is your European highlight from day two. Joanne Van Lieshout (NED) © Tamara Kulumbegashvili Final of the -63kg category: Haruka Kaju (JPN) vs Joanne Van Lieshout (NED). © Tamara Kulumbegashvili... Read more

Author: Latvian Judo Federation The European Judo Tour returned to the Latvian capital on Saturday, 21 March, as the Riga Senior European Cup 2026 opened at the Rīgas Nacionālā Sporta Manēža. Though plenty was on offer, some of the standout performances belonged to Nina Cvjetko of Croatia, Narek Vardanian of Sweden and Florian Boecker of Germany. Nina Cvjetko (CRO) and Jana Cvjetko (CRO) © Roberts Voskans – SportaFoto.com In the women’s -63kg category, Cvjetko was dominant from th... Read more

World Down Syndrome Day, observed on 21 March, carries a powerful symbolism: the triplication of the 21st chromosome. Officially recognised by the United Nations in 2012, it stands as a reminder to raise awareness, champion inclusion and recognise the achievements of people with Down syndrome. For the European Judo Union, this is not a message reserved for one day. Through its Adapted Judo programme, that philosophy is lived every day on the tatami, where differences are not barriers but par... Read more

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Montréal, March 19, 2026 – For as long as she can remember, Charlie Thibault has been spending time on the tatamis, alongside her twin brother Justin. The two siblings were first introduced to judo at the Seïkidokan Judo Club in Trois-Rivières when they were only four years old. More recently, Charlie has been based in Montréal, where she now trains at the National Training Centre. Her goal? To become one of the world’s top athletes in her discipline. Photo IJF – Cadet World Championsh... Read more

Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai’i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s he did outreach and committee work […] Read more

The Irish Judo Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Robert (Roy) Sullivan, brother of IJA Coach Developer and Head Coach of St Peter’s Judo Club Sean Sullivan. We extend our deepest sympathies to Sean and his extended family at this time. May He Rest In Peace. Funeral Details can be found here . The post Condolences to the Sullivan Family first appeared on Irish Judo Association . Read more

The Irish Judo Association extends its congratulations to Nathon Burns and his partner Sophie on the safe arrival of their baby boy. Mother and son and father Nathon are doing well! The post Congratulations to the Burns Family first appeared on Irish Judo Association . Read more

IJA Refereeing Commission – Update The Irish Judo Association Executive Committee have approved the following changes to the IJA Refereeing Commission: Mr Michael Power – Chair Ms Renata Tekoriute – Education and Training Mr Sumit Parmar – Education and IT Ms Peggy Magee – Adaptive Refereeing Ms Emma Scott – IJA Board Liaison Mr Ray Stears will continue to carry out assessments and examinations on behalf of the IJA Refereeing Commission. In addition to specific responsibilities, the IJA Refer... Read more

Hi! Recently, I’ve been writing a mini-series on retention, on why judoka drop out. It’s Read more The post Interview: Vince Skillcorn on Why Judoka Drop Out and What to do Differently appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

On May 2, 2015, I wrote a blog post called "A dream comes true...", which was all about the impending opening of what would eventually become KL Judo Centre. Time flies when you're having fun. Fast forward 11 years and now, we're about to upgrade the club in a big way. When we first started, we ran the class from someone else's dojo in Cheras. Later, we moved into a martial arts gym in Damansara Perdana. We bought our own roll-out mats when we moved to Bangsar, where we rented some space from... Read more

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Montréal, March 10, 2026 – From her early years in a small village on Quebec’s North Shore to her current home in the capital of Nova Scotia, where she teaches the sport six days a week, Barbara Stary-Brown has always made room in her life for judo. And although her involvement in the sport has waxed and waned, sometimes a person’s love for a particular sport can be rekindled, and that is exactly what happened to her. The Côte-Nord , where Barbara’s judo story began Barbara Stary-Br... Read more

Galway Open 2026 – Results The Galway Open 2026 took place last weekend the 7th March 2026 with over 340 entries, with an outstanding day of judo for all. Results are now available below: Galway Open 2026 Well done to all of our judoka who competed at the weekend in Galway and to the coaches for supporting them. The post Galway Open 2026 – Results first appeared on Irish Judo Association . Read more

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Montréal, March 8, 2026 (Sportcom) – Judoka  Coralie Godbout  (-78 kg) lost in the bronze medal match on Sunday, in a hotly contested fight at the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz, Austria, and ended the competition in fifth place in her category. Photo : Sabau Gabriela / International Judo Federation The Québec-based athlete kicked off the bronze medal round in fine form, against Ukraine’s Yuliia Kurchenko. “Coralie was dominant with her grip, was anticipating, and had good atta... Read more

Montréal, March 7, 2026 (Sportcom) – Canada’s judokas won only one of their five bouts on Saturday at the Judo Grand Prix in Linz, Austria. Arthur Margelidon (-81 kg) was eliminated in the round of sixteen, while his three teammates lost their first and only bouts of the day. “This is not what we expected,” said their coach Janusz Pawlowski, clearly disappointed with the results. Margelidon clinched the Canadian team’s only win of the day against Petr Mlady of Czechia, whom he defe... Read more

Montréal, March 6, 2026 – Evelyn Beaton’s day came to an early end on Friday, following her defeat in the under-52 kg repechage on day one of the Judo Grand Prix in Linz, Austria, where she finished seventh. It was an earlier exit than expected, but one that will allow her to make some adjustments in anticipation of her next competitions, according to her coach, Janusz Pawlowski. Photo : Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Evelyn Beaton (in white) Facing Britain’s Tatum Keen in the first roun... Read more

Women in Sport Week – Leinster Club Activities This week Lusk Judo Club, OSA Judo Club and Paul Cummins School of Judo gathered some female members together to celebrate the start of Women in Sport Week. One or two boys popped into the photos but us ladies don’t mind ! ! We look forward to photos from Galway after this weekend celebrating further Women in Judo events. The post Women in Sport Week – Leinster Club Activities first appeared on Irish Judo Association . Read more

Women in Sport Week – Female Fighter Festival – Birmingham Ellie Dennis and Liz Dennis attended the Female Fighter Festival in Birmingham to kick start a few weeks of activity within the women in sport week for Judo. There were five female Olympians in attendance including our very own Megan Fletcher. There were MAster Classes sessions delivered by Megan as well as Natalie Powell, Emma Reid and Sally Conway from Great Britain and Nekoda Smythe Davis from France. There were a broad range of a... Read more

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Montréal, March 5, 2026 – As a high-level athlete, dedicated coach, committed training partner, and lifelong competitor, Alberta’s Laurie Wiltshire has embodied the core values of judo—passion, dedication, and discipline—since the earliest days of her career. Her journey has been marked by an undeniable commitment to the sport, both in terms of performance and of passing on her knowledge to others. Originally from Fort McMurray, Wiltshire discovered judo almost by accident at the age of 1... Read more

Date: March 21st, 2026 Location: Ronaldo Candido Academy, 22002 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375 We are hosting an open practice for Judo clubs from all over to come together. This assembly is a space to share Judo techniques, knowledge, and foster mutual welfare and benefit for all participants. Time: 11 am to 1 pm Waiver: […] Read more

Galway Open 2026 – Entry List Now Available The Galway Open 2026 Entry List is now availabe below, all inquiries to Galway Judo Club at [email protected] Galway Open 2026 – Entry List     The post Galway Open 2026 – Entry List Now Available first appeared on Irish Judo Association . Read more

ATU Sport Scholarship Programme Applications are Open Published on behalf of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sports Scholarship Committee. ATU is one of the largest multi-campus universities in Ireland, located across the west and northwest region. The ATU Sports Scholarship Programme is currently accepting applications for the academic year 2026/2027.  I’d be grateful if you could help us get this information to as many of your members and clubs as possible. All sports are consid... Read more

The 4Skills Framework – Making Progress Visible This is part 3 of a 3 part-mini Read more The post A Progression System for Kids’ Judo appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

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Northern Ireland Judo Welcomes Dan Powell and other guests, for a Full Day of Training, Learning and Collaboration The NIJF brought its community together for a packed day of development as players, coaches and parents gathered for a programme led by World Champion Dan Powell , supported by  Frances , and Leigh from White Ribbon NI . The event, hosted by Kookateki Judo Club , blended on‑the‑mat training with essential off‑the‑mat learning, creating a powerful step forward for judo ac... Read more

Montréal, March 1, 2026 – Canada’s judokas enjoyed a successful medal haul on Sunday at the Junior European Cup in Móstoles, Spain. Yehor Paladii (-100 kg), Hayden Thibeault (-57 kg), and Laurence Gagnon (-57 kg) all picked up bronze medals in their respective categories. Photo Judo canada Laurence Gagnon, Yehor Paladii and Hayden Thibeault Paladii won his first two bouts of the day before bowing out to Giorgi Bendeliani of Georgia in the semi-final. In his bronze medal match, he be... Read more

Montréal, February 28, 2026 (Sportcom) – Canadian judoka Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard won the silver medal in the under-63 kg category on Saturday at the Grand Slam in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Her fellow Québécois François Gauthier-Drapeau, however, saw his day come to a halt in the round of sixteen. “I’m really happy because in my most recent competition in Tokyo last December, I lost in the first round, so it feels good to be back on the podium. I had my sights set on the gold medal, bu... Read more

The Connacht Closed Championships 2026 , held on 14th February 2026 , once again showcased the strength, depth, and fighting spirit of judo across the province. We are pleased to confirm that the official Points and Wins list has now been uploaded to the Irish Judo Association website under the Competition Results section, or HERE This championship continues to play an important role in athlete development, provincial ranking, and providing valuable competitive experience for judoka of all le... Read more

  Keeping Judoka Engaged Between Classes “Teaching on the mat is enough to keep judoka Read more The post The Forgetting Curve (And Why It Matters in the Dojo) appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

It was a phenomenal weekend for Irish Judo athletes competing abroad, with an outstanding medal haul at both the Danish Open  and the English Open . Irish judoka proudly flew the green flag across Europe, delivering exceptional performances at Pre-Cadet, Cadet, Junior, and Senior levels , highlighting the depth of talent currently developing within the Irish pathway system.  Danish Open – Medal Winners 🥇 Skye Sands – Simply Judo 🥈 Rian O’Donnell – Galway Judo Club 🥈 Sadhbh Murphy – Shingitai ... Read more

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https://ipu-japan.ac.jp (NOTE: Japanese below 日本語版は下記に添付) On February 19, 2026, I interviewed Dr. Hisahi Sanada regarding the launch of the Kanō Jigorō Memorial Sports Innovation Center at International Pacific University (IPU) in Okayama, Japan.The Center officially opens on April 1, 2026, at IPU’s Okayama Ekimae (Okayama Station) Global Campus.Dr. Sanada, who joined IPU in April 2025 … Continue reading New Kanō Jigorō Memorial Sports Innovation Center Opening at International Pacific Univer... Read more

Introduction Aodhan & Conall McGivern Aodhan and Conall McGivern are two rising stars of Northern Ireland judo, brothers whose dedication, discipline, and competitive spirit have earned them places on the Northern Ireland Talent Development Squad. Training out of The Judo Academy, both athletes have already made their mark on the national and international stage, showcasing the depth of talent emerging from the NI Pathway system. Conall, competing in the Junior & Senior -73kg catego... Read more

There is growing concern about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools to create or manipulate images of children and young people in sexualised or harmful ways. You may have heard of terms like ‘AI CSAM’ ‘deepfakes’ or ‘nudify’ apps and websites in the news recently. These tools are now widely available and often free to access via devices such as tablets, laptops and smartphones. This involve altering existing photos or creating entirely new AI generated sex... Read more

The Challenge Every Coach Faces You’ve felt it – the frustration when promising judoka stop Read more The post Why Retention Beats Recruitment – and the Numbers that Prove it appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

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Get the Tips Real Coaches, real wins. Five ways coaches are engaging and retaining their Read more The post Five Winning Tips to Retain Judoka appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

I got a pleasant surprise this week from budo bud Petr Březina who pointed this out: A recording of an interview with Kanō shihan from December 9, 1936 was found in the archives of Czech Radio and publicly announced in October, 2025. In the interview, he spoke briefly in very clear Japanese, then switched to … Continue reading Long lost recording of Kano shihan speaking English in 1936 → Read more

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Tomiki Kenji 富木謙治 sensei (1900–1979)
a remarkable budōka, occupies a special place in the history of our US Embassy Jūdō and Jūjutsu Dōjō, Tokyo.http://www.usejc.org http://www.facebook.com/usejc(NOTE: the Tomiki essay translation starts at the end of this page.) Background: Tomiki sensei was born in 1900 in Akita Prefecture, where he began jūdō as a schoolboy. As a young … Continue reading Tomiki Kenji sensei on the future of budō → Read more

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The Konan Promotional Clinic has changed the date due to weather conditions that could make traveling difficult on the day of the event. The new date is Saturday January 31st. Please see the flyer below. Read more

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The Welsh Judo Association is proud to announce that Nigel Bowley has been awarded his 6th Dan, recognising an exceptional lifetime of dedication and service to the sport of judo. A member of Sentai Judo, Nigel’s achievement reflects not only his high-level technical expertise but also an extraordinary 50 years of involvement in judo. Over five decades, he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the principles, values, and development of the sport. Nigel is widely respected as... Read more

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Christmas Message from NIJF Chairman Russell Brown As we reach the close of another year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared together as the Northern Ireland Judo Federation. This year has felt very much like a judo competition itself. We’ve faced challenges head‑on, sometimes being thrown, sometimes finding ourselves under pressure, but always rising again. In those moments, we’ve had to look inside ourselves, to draw strength from our discipline, our c... Read more

Would you be interested in representing the Y&H area at the national teams competiton in 2026? Read more

Date: Sunday February 22, 2026 Time: Registration: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, Test: 1:00 pm Location: IPPON Martial Arts, 16735 Ridge Road, Northville, MI 48168 Registration Fee: $20 All candidates must submit all their paperwork by January 3, 2025. Submit paperwork to Frances Glaze, Chair of Konan Board of Examiners, and Tom Sheehan, Chair of Konan […] Read more

Date: Saturday January 231, 2026 Time: Registration: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, Clinic: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: IPPON Martial Arts, 16735 Ridge Road, Northville, MI 48168 Registration Fee: $20 All candidates must submit all their paperwork by January 3, 2026. Submit paperwork to Frances Glaze, Chair of Konan Board of Examiners, and Tom Sheehan, […] Read more

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We look at three core types of kouchi: a) Kouchi-Gari (Kenka-Yotsu) b) Kouchi-Makikomi (Kenka-Yotsu) c) Kouchi-Gake (Ai-Yotsu) Read more

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We break down tai-otoshi into its component parts for both kenka-yotsu (opposite stance) and ai-yotsu (same stance). In this video, you will learn how to get the optimal gripping, leg movement, hip placement and finishing for tai-otoshi. Read more

The Welsh Judo Association is delighted to announce that Darren Dean has been awarded his 7th Dan, recognising his exceptional contribution, dedication, and lifelong commitment to the sport of judo. This prestigious grade reflects not only Darren’s outstanding technical ability but also his decades of service to the judo community. Throughout his long career, Darren has been a driving force in nurturing talent, supporting clubs, and strengthening the development of judo across Wales. His in... Read more

We break down standing ippon-seoi-nage according to: a) Grips b) Stance c) Leg positioning d) Rotation Read more