English Judo Blogs

The women's U48kg category on the first day of the Olympic Games brought together the best athletes for the quarter-finals, which were filled with intense matches and unexpected outcomes. French fan favorite Shirine Boukli faced a setback, losing to Japan's Natsumi Tsunoda. While this defeat wasn't a complete surprise given Tsunoda's prowess, it was still a significant disappointment for the home crowd. In another upset, Sweden's Tara Babulfath defeated the Italian favorite Assunta Scutto, s... Read more

The men’s U60kg category on the first day of the Olympic Games saw a series of surprising and intense matches, filled with unexpected wins and dramatic finishes. Francisco Garrigos and Luka Mkheidze are on course of the final with convincing judo so far. Salih Yildiz of Turkiye was the major surprise with his quarter final victory over world champion Sardalashvili who will still have his spot in the repechage just like Nagayama who passed out and we just hope for him that he can continue and... Read more

The Paris 2024 “Did you know?” sections will provide viewers with interesting, lesser-known facts related to each day of the competition. -48kg / -60kg The first ever Olympic Champion in the -48kg category happened to be a French judoka, Cecile Nowak. There are only 3 European judoka who ever won an Olympic gold in the -48kg category: Ceclie Nowak (FRA), Alina Dumitru (ROU) and Distria Krasniqi (KOS). Tara Babulfath (SWE), who has gone from a cadet world bronze to a senior ... Read more

At the first judo day Natsumi Tsunoda is currently No. 4 in the Olympic Rankings but there's no question she's the top prospect for gold. Everyone knows she likes to do tomoe-nage but no one seems able to stop it. Lately, she's added the Mollaei reverse kata-guruma into her repertoire too. Read more

Teddy Riner, widely regarded as one of the greatest judokas of all time, has had the distinguished honor of lighting the Olympic flame in Paris, a significant moment shared with fellow Guadeloupean athlete Marie-José Pérec. This event marks the pinnacle of Riner's career, as he prepares for what could be his final Olympic appearance. Read more

Ryuju Nagayama is No. 6 in the Olympic rankings U60kg and has never won a World title (he has two World bronzes). Yet, we think he is the top favourite for gold. No doubt, he crashed out early in the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships (a result of an uchimata-sukashi) but if you look at the -60kg field, he is by far the most technically accomplished player. And by now, he is very experienced in fighting players of all styles and Nagayama is still vulnerable. Read more

The moment we have all been waiting for is almost here. In a few hours, the first set of referees will enter the contest area, followed by the athletes and coaches. These athletes will soon be known as Olympians, while their coaches will be officially recognised as Olympic coaches. In a few hours, the Champ-de-Mars Arena will be filled with judo fans. As we prepare to rest up before watching our favourites, we would like to share the final thoughts from EJU President Dr TOTH Laszlo. A lo... Read more

Olympic Games 2024 Paris – How to follow the action! Prepare to be swept off your feet this summer with live coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games across the BBC, as the world’s biggest sporting event takes centre stage in the city of love. The opening ceremony is on Friday 26 July at 5.45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Click to follow the action across the games: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2024/olympic-games-2024-paris-how-to-watch-and-follow-across-the-bbc J... Read more

The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is a grand celebration that marks the official start of the Games. Held in the host city, it features a blend of artistic performances, cultural showcases, and formal traditions. The Opening Ceremony also embodies the Olympic values of unity, peace, and international friendship, setting the tone for the competition ahead. Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be a landmark event, as for the fi... Read more

We love stats and we will warm you up for the stories on the mat. Once you see the athletes on the mat, you will have your story ready to tell your friends. You’re a true judo insider after this article. Read more

Lukas Krpalek is the pride of the Czech Republic, celebrated as a double Olympic champion in judo. Born in 1990, in Jihlava, Krpalek has risen to become one of the most formidable judokas in the world. Residing in Prague, he stands 198 cm tall and has made significant achievements in his sport, making him an ideal candidate to carry the Czech flag. Read more

Estonia once again has a judo Olympian, and Klen-Kristofer Kaljulaid is the man to wave the flag for his country. Born ìn 1995, in Tallinn, Estonia, Kaljulaid is a highly regarded judoka. Standing at 185 cm, he resides in his birthplace, where he has made significant strides in his sport. Read more

The Judo tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to kick off on Saturday, 27 July, but preparations at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, the designated venue, are still incomplete. According to AFP reports, the International Judo Federation (IJF) president Marius Vizer expressed his frustration over the situation, highlighting that the mats currently in place do not meet the IJF standards for competition. Read more

The draw for the 2024 Olympic Games is complete and while the seeded positions were known, there were some outsiders coming to cause major upset. Let’s take a look at where they’ve ended up, and which early round contests could be highlights for spectators.  In the -48kg category, home favourite Shirine BOUKLI (FRA) will be taking on Japanese opponent TSUNODA Natsumi in her quarter, and in her opening contest will be dealt Türkiye’s Tugce BEDER who has been on a roll in 2024.  The ... Read more

Michaela Polleres is a prominent judoka representing Austria. Residing in Ternitz, Michaela, affectionately known as "Michi," has made significant strides in the world of judo. On Friday she will be the flagbearer for her country representing her sport. Read more

More predictions! This time we hear from some of the British squad about their predictions for the games. Promise this will be the final predictions episode. And thank you to everyone who got involved- you were right, it would have been better as an post for Instagram! Read more

The Olympic Torch is an enduring symbol of the Olympic Games, representing peace, unity, and the enduring spirit of competition. The tradition dates back to the ancient Olympic Games in Greece, where a sacred flame burned throughout the festivities, signifying the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus. Modern Revival The modern torch relay began in 1936 for the Berlin Games, conceptualized by Carl Diem. Since then, the relay has become a vital precursor to the Games, star... Read more

On the 26th of July 2024, it will be the moment many have been waiting for, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. On this 33rd edition, the ceremony will be like no other, the largest in Olympic history. The “City of Lights” will deliver a spectacle to the world as they look on, but on the spot will be 300,000 along the banks of the Seine River. There will also be 80 giant screens along the waterway. The parade length is 3.7 miles long (six kilometres) and is expected to last nearly fou... Read more

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The focus might be on the upcoming Olympic Games and the possible champions of 2024, but what of those who have come before? Team Azerbaijan are coming to Paris with a strong set up, one being Hidayat HEYDAROV in the -73kg category. In this past cycle, he has been coached and supported by one of Azerbaijan’s most decorated judoka; Elnur MAMMADLI, who claimed the 2008 Olympic title in Beijing in the same category. Winning in the Olympic Games holds its own beauty, and observing the Games... Read more

Date: Sunday September 29, 2024 Time: Registration: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, Test: 1:00 pm Location: Shojin Judo, 29305 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076 Registration Fee: $20 All candidates must submit all their paperwork by August 1, 2024. Submit paperwork to Frances Glaze, Chair of Konan Board of Examiners, and Tom Sheehan, Chair of Konan […] Read more

Date: Sunday August 25, 2024 Time: Registration: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, Clinic: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Shojin Judo, 29305 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076 Registration Fee: $20 All candidates must submit all their paperwork by August 1, 2024. Submit paperwork to Frances Glaze, Chair of Konan Board of Examiners, and Tom Sheehan, […] Read more

Refereeing at the Olympic Games is a crucial aspect of the sport, ensuring the safety of the athletes, consistent interpretation and application of the rules, clear communication of decisions using standardised signals and, above all, fair play. Just like the athletes, the referees have to go through a qualification process. The best 16 have been selected to appear on the world’s biggest sporting stage. In a few days’ time, the Champ de Mars Arena will welcome not only the world’s best ju... Read more

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the spotlight will be on the defending Olympic champions as they strive to retain their titles. These athletes achieved gold in their respective weight categories at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and will face fierce competition as they aim for back-to-back victories. Who are the defending Olympic champions in Europe? DISTRIA KRASNIQI Nation: Kosovo Age: 28 Height: 154cm WRL: #2 Weight category: -52kg Krasniqi won the Olympic Games in ... Read more

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The hectic schedule for the juniors continues as over 550 judoka from 35 nations head to Berlin for the next Junior European Cup, one of the last events before the big day in Tallinn, where the 2024 Junior European Championships will be held. There will be four junior #1s in attendance, two from Europe and the rest from overseas. The latter include John Jr MESSE A BESSONG (CAN), who has had a good year so far, starting with a bronze in Sarajevo before winning gold in the +100kg in Podgori... Read more

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As parents, we all want to see our children succeed and be happy. However, an essential part of their development is learning to cope with both winning and losing. At Fighting Fitness Judo, we believe that experiencing loss in a supportive environment is just as crucial as celebrating victories. Here’s why it’s important for children to experience both outcomes and how martial arts can provide the perfect setting for this growth. Building Resilience Through Loss Experiencing loss helps childr... Read more

Our regular contributor Chris Barry joins the show and we break down each category. Talking through the russian withdrawal, who benefits the most and then finally make some fresh predictions for the upcoming games! Read more

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A long-standing figure in our clubs and as an event volunteer, we’re delighted to let everyone know that Frances Robertson has been included as a member of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Board of Directors. As a mental health nurse for over two decades, Frances brings with her a wealth of experience in mental health and wellbeing, something that she is passionate about sharing with the membership across the province, with a vision of empowering them with their own “toolkit” to have a fu... Read more

Photo by EJU Media Team Swansea Get Together Tournament 2024 The Para Sport Festival 2024 welcomed the Welsh Judo Association and European Judo Union’s Get Together Tour for the first time in Great Britain – and it was a HUGE success! “This is my first time at an adapted judo event, I am so happy that I can look at the athletes’ faces and see how happy they are before the competition, and after! Looking around, I can see that adapted judo isn’t just about the family, but the so... Read more

Photo by Eira The Welsh Judo Association is dedicated to the promotion and development of all forms and levels of adaptive/special ability judo across the world.  Adaptive judo is specifically developed to encourage physical activity, inclusion, competitiveness and well being to the wider judo community who live with a complex range of abilities and disabilities. Welsh Judo advocates and promotes judo for people of all disabilities including but not limited to Intellectual, physic... Read more

There are less than 10 days left until the Champ-de-Mars Arena opens its doors for the Judoka Olympians and spectators on the 27th of July 2024 ahead of the eight-day event, seven days of individual competition and concluding with the greatly anticipated Mixed Team showdown with the hosts hoping to retain their historic title after defeating Japan. To celebrate the Olympics, Welsh Judo is hosting a weeklong festival filled with mini competitions, learning sessions, daily watch parti... Read more

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– Tokyo 2020 silver medallist returns for her third Paralympic appearance – Paris 2024 Paralympic Games takes place August 28 to September 8 Ottawa, July 12, 2024 – Priscilla Gagné will be Canada’s representative in Para judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this summer, with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Judo Canada confirming her nomination on Friday.   Paris 2024 Canadian Paralympic Team – PARA JUDO Priscilla Gagné – Sarnia, ON Gagné has been Canada’s leading Para ... Read more

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  An Olympic Games is the perfect opportunity to inspire a life-time love of judo. Read more The post When is judo on at the Paris 2024 Olympics? appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

The Irish Judo Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Judo in Ireland. Our mission aims to develop, foster, promote, and organise judo activities and offer guidance and leadership whilst preserving the integrity and principles of the sport of judo on the island of Ireland. The Irish Judo Association is committed to providing an environment that will result in an increase in the level of participation and performance in Irish Judo. The Association is seeking a suitable can... Read more

The Irish Judo Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Judo in Ireland. Our mission aims to develop, foster, promote, and organise judo activities and offer guidance and leadership whilst preserving the integrity and principles of the sport of judo on the island of Ireland. The Association is seeking a suitable candidate to assist the Office Manager with finance administration. Please see details below regarding the Vacancy for a Part Time Finance Administrator, close date... Read more

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This week we welcome to the show former British Champion and owner of United S+C, Wayne Lakin. We talk through his career in judo, following his journey from athlete through to working with and sponsoring several of the current crop of British players. Wayne also runs the Building Better Bodies podcast, which can be found here- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-better-bodies/id1484866716 Read more

Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose State for over eight decades, transforming the school into a powerhouse in the martial art of judo. He organized […] Read more

Seven Canadian Judokas to Compete in Paris Montréal, June 27, 2024 – Judo Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the names of the athletes who will compete in judo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As a result of the qualification process, which took place between June 2022 and June 2024, a total of seven judokas will represent Canada in the French capital. Five of the Canadian judokas will be among the top seeds in their respective categories, including Christa ... Read more

Ministers Catherine Martin and Thomas Byrne have announced a record €4 million investment in the Women in Sport Programme for 2024! 45 National Governing Bodies will receive allocations totalling €2m, the Irish Judo Association has received funding of €30,000 in 2024 to implement the Join our Journey in Judo programme. The Irish Judo Association moves forward following the Change the Numbers campaign to highlight three key areas in programme development of Active Participation, Leadership ... Read more

7 Jul 24                    Judo NSW Dan (Black Belt) Grading 14 Jul 24                  NSW Community Series 1 27 July                     Paris 2024 Olympic Games U/60kg – Josh Katz 11 Aug                      Macau and Hong Kong Cadet and Junior Cups Read more

Hi to all Budokanis, old and new.  Welcome to our new club members – we hope that you enjoy your Judo experience at Budokan. Read more

Over the weekend of the Nationals, Josh fought in the Abidjan African Continental Open. This was only a week after competing in the Tahiti Oceania Open in which he placed 2nd electing not to fight in the final. Read more

When: Saturday 6th July between 5.00 and 8.00pm Where: The Fiddler Hotel (2 Commercial Rd, Rouse Hill) we have reserved the Lounge Room. You will be able to purchase your own food and drinks. Read more

Over the weekend of the Nationals, Kerrye was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2024 for her outstanding contributions to her community as a Judo athlete and Coach. Read more

This occasion has been a tradition at the club since 2006 and is always an important event. Its purpose is to pay tribute to the dedication and commitment of the club members who represented NSW at the 2024 National Championships. Read more

Congratulations to Max Zollinger and Bianca Tandean on their selection to the Cadet World Championships 28-31 August in Lima Peru. 3 Cadet Men and 4 Cadet Women were selected from around Australia. Max and Bianca are the only Cadet athletes from NSW. Read more

This is the first year that the Junior Boys/Girls division was split into U/11s and U/13s so there were possibly more divisions available, albeit this would make no difference to the number of athletes we entered.  This year 30 athletes competed in 41 mainstream age divisions. 2024_nationals_-_detailed_budokan_results.pdf Read more

Another highlight of the Nationals long-weekend at the Gold Coast was the convening by the National Grades Commission of a grading for “High Dan Grades”. Kerrye and I have been quietly practicing for our grading since January. Read more

Wishing the following Budokan athletes all the best for their upcoming Dan grading:Clarissa Vumbaca, Jacinta Vumbaca, Will Zollinger and Phoenix Edwards. Read more

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WIS Coaching at International level – Emma Scott Below is an article and report from Emma Scott on her recent coaching experience in Birmingham, Emma joined Anderson as an Assistant Coach supported by the Women in Sport Programme for the European Junior Cup held in Birmingham earlier this month. Article and report from Emma Scott   Read more

Madrid Camp June 2024 We wish our Performance & Pathway senior players who are attending the Madrid camp this week a successful training camp. Best of Luck to Kevinas, Bearach, Robin, Eoin & Joshua.   Read more

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This week we have a second look back at the Worlds, with Fitz returning to the show following his experience with his players at the Worlds. Read more

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Podcetrtek Senior European Cup 2024 Well done to Kevinas Ramoska who competed at the Podcetrtek Senior European Cup weekend of 14th June 2024, Kevinas secured a 7th place finish at this event. Results Podcetrtek June 2024 Birmingham Junior European Cup 2024 Well done to Michael Mac Donnacha who competed at the Birmingham Junior European Cup weekend of 14th June 2024, Michael secured a 5th place finish at the event. Results Birmingham June 2024 Read more

European Veteran’s Report – Sarajevo 2024 Please see below a report from Lydia Ritchie – Veterans Secretary regarding the European Veterans event in Sarajevo earlier in June 2024. Veteran’s Report – Sarajevo   Read more

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Montréal, June 16, 2024 – This weekend, Canada was represented by five judokas at the European Cup in Podčetrtek, Slovenia. Mohab ElNahas obtained the country’s best result, finishing fifth in the under-90 kg weight category. In the bronze medal final, the 28-year-old veteran kept up the good fight until the very end, but was defeated by waza-ari by Radomir Musil of the Czech Republic. “I’m feeling a bit disappointed right now, because I just lost the bronze medal,” said the Ontarian. “I ... Read more

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Best of Luck – Birmingham Junior European Cup June 2024 We wish the very best of luck to Lucy Hickson, Shane Gallagher, Aedan O’Doherty and Michael Mac Donnacha as they represent Ireland and compete at the Birmingham Junior European Cup on the 15th & 16th June 2024.   Read more

EUROPEAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS VETERANS 2024 Congratulations to Donal Tannam, Wild Geese Judo Club who took home silver at the European Judo Veterans Championships 2024. Well done from everyone in Irish Judo Read more

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Ahead of Social Media Day 2024, we are delighted to share a selection of social media images to add to your marketing- Go ahead, download a copy! Canva users: Download here For instructions how to download in Canva: click here For PDF versions below. Please click the download button, save and use how you wish. Grid-clubs-insta-posts-1-1 Download Read more

Montréal, June 9th, 2024 – The young Canadian judo team experienced a harder weekend than expected at the European Open in Madrid, as the level of competition was higher than usual. Among the six participating athletes, only two will leave the Spanish capital with a triumph: Quebecers David Popovici (-81 kg) and Laurence Biron (-63 kg). Photo: Judo Canada The Canadian Team in Madrid. Every other competitor was eliminated after their first bout. Twenty-eight-year-old Ontarian Moha... Read more

Safelandings is an official document that outlines safeguarding policies and procedures for British Judo and all of it’s home nations: JudoScotland, Northern Ireland Judo Federation and Welsh Judo. Safelandings should be used as an initial point of reference for clubs and individuals regarding child protection matters. Click here to download British Judo’s Safelandings (updated June 2024) Please see a short version overview of the safelandings document (this relates to the rev... Read more

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Yanis Hachemi Second in Marrakesh Montréal, June 2, 2024 – Exactly one week after he defended his title of Canadian champion in the over-100 kg weight category,  John Jr. Messé A Bessong  was intent on achieving a similar result at the Junior European Cup in Graz, Austria. However, his winning streak came to an end on Sunday in the big final, against a familiar opponent: Kanan Nasibov of Azerbaijan. Photo : Judo Canada John Jr Messé A Bessong As was also the case in their last tw... Read more

 2024 has been an interesting year in my referee career so far. National A referee badge In 2019 I was starting the process of assessment for National A referee badge. Of course Covid got in the way, I couldn't maintain a regular refereeing for a period of time. So naturally I was a bit rusty when competition restarted. I don't doubt that contributed to my failure to obtain National A on 1st attempt. In 2024 I'm restarting the 'programme' for National A. Essentially that means as some on the ... Read more

As part of Social Media Day 2024, we are delighted to share our Introduction to Social Media and Marketing Guide with you! – Go ahead, download a copy! An-Introduction-to-Social-Media-and-Digital-Marketing-2024-1 Download Read more

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Montréal, May 28, 2024 – Christa Deguchi and François Gauthier-Drapeau, named senior athletes of the year, were among the 18 award recipients at Judo Canada’s 2023-2024 Awards and Recognition Gala in Montréal on Sunday. The gala, held at the closing of the Open National Championships, which took place from May 23 to 26 at the Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, showcased the achievements of the volunteers, clubs, and athletes who have distinguished themselves over the past year. Deguchi, the... Read more

Montréal, May 28, 2024 – There are people whose dedication makes a major difference to an entire community, even though those people may sometimes go unnoticed. Claude Lesage is one such person, which is why Judo Canada has chosen to present him with the Lifetime Contribution Award. Photo: Judo Canada / Antoine Saito Claude Lesage and Brian Kalsen “He’s the kind of person who can be overlooked, and we had to make sure that didn’t happen to Claude,” said Judo Canada’s CEO and high pe... Read more

Montréal, May 28, 2024 – Over the past 60 years, Gilles Bellerose has held almost every position possible in the world of judo: athlete, coach, technical director, referee, organizer, and, of course, volunteer. It was therefore only natural for Judo Canada to honour Bellerose with the 2024 Hero Award, sponsored by Mark Hicks and Sherwood Ford. Photo Judo Canada / Antoine Saito Brian Kalsen and Gilles Bellerose According to Bellerose, when he first started out as an athlete, he was c... Read more

Spring clean means room for new kit…(doesn’t it?) Go on, take a break and head over to the Macron Judo Shop!      https://www.macronstorenw.co.uk/page/shop2/categories/other-club-shops/Military-Security-Martial-Arts/Welsh-Judo?c=7793846 Read more

The Welsh Judo Association is the National Governing Body for judo in Wales. As part of our commitment to ensuring that young people and adults at risk are able to enjoy participating, we have worked with other Home Countries within the UK to develop policy and guidance on safeguarding and protecting young people and adults. Looking for the latest Safeguarding information and resources? Head over to https://welshjudo.com/safeguarding/ Read more

Fourteen Judokas Clinch Canadian Titles Montréal, May 26, 2024 – Canada’s senior judokas put on quite a show at Montréal’s Centre Pierre-Charbonneau on Sunday, the final day of the Open National Championships! A total of fourteen athletes were crowned Canadian champions at the end of the day. Photo: Judo Canada Catherine Toshkov and Keagan Young In the U21 under-57 kg final, fans were treated to a scenario identical to Saturday’s: a showdown between Catherine Toshkov and Laurence... Read more

James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast commitment to community service and youth development. Born and raised in Michigan, Murray’s journey into Judo began early, and over the […] Read more

Roy Englert © 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Roy Englert Judo Biography Roy Englert was born in December 1958 in Alexandria, VA. He received a degree in Mathematics from Princeton at age 19 and followed with a Juris Doctor Degree from Harvard at age 22. Roy has continued to practice law since that […] Read more

Frances Glaze © 2024, Frances Glaze, all rights reserved Judo Biography Frances Glaze’s journey in the world of Judo is a testament to resilience, dedication, and unwavering passion for the sport. Her odyssey began amidst the halls of the YMCA while she pursued her education at Ohio State University in Columbus. It was here that […] Read more

Michael Tad Nalls © 2024, Roy Nanjo, all rights reserved Judo Biography USJF Rokudan, IJF- B level referee, International Coach, Sensei at Georgetown/Washington Judo Club (WJC) at Georgetown University Past competitor in Collegiate and Masters (now Veterans) Judo. Organizer and Director of multiple Judo clinics at Georgetown/WJC – Yamashita, Sato, Agemizu, Inoue, Mehdi, etc. Fran […] Read more

© 2024, USJF, all rights reserved Frank N. Morales Jr.  Judo Biography Sometimes in life it is easy to overlook the influence and consistency of some people, maybe it is because of their ubiquity or their quiet, humble and behind the scenes presence. Occasionally we have opportunity to see beyond this humility and have a […] Read more

© 2024 Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Karen Whilden Judo Biography Karen started judo in college in 1970 and has continued practicing judo ever since. Upon returning home from college, she found a wealth of judo in Los Angeles (Nanka) which meant that judo did not stop once finishing college. Karen competed in both […] Read more

Fran Vall © 2024 photo courtesy of Chuck Medani Judo Biography  Fran Vall is one of those small, quiet people who are easily missed in a dojo, but she has created an outsized and outstanding impact as a kata competitor, instructor, technical official, national and international kata judge, ubiquitous contributor and a friend to so […] Read more

Delighted to welcome this weeks guest to the show. Eric Ham is current British Champion at -73kg, has competed through 2 Olympic cycles, and is currently rehab-ing from a horrific accident that caused him to break his back. We talk through the challenge and stress of Olympic qualification, his injury and what a return to Judo looks like, as well as picking up Eric’s thoughts on the -73 division at Paris Olympics. Read more

In the late 1890’s Kanō’s experiment in training Chinese students met with so much success that the program expanded beyond the capacity of the large house he had rented at Ushigome Nishigoken-chō. Starting in 1896 with 13 Chinese students urged on him by Prince Saionji Kinmochi (1849-1940), his long term acquaintance and then Foreign Minister, … Continue reading Kano Jigoro’s Kaiunzaka estate: Chinese students, horses, and judo → Read more

This week, in the wake of the European Championships Fitz rejoins the show to discuss the state of the rules, refereeing and Olympic selection challenges. Read more

Which are the best books for children? Koka Kids is the leading publisher in the Read more The post Top 10 Judo Books for Children by Koka Kids appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

Tachi-waza Teaching Tachi-waza can become easier, with visual coaching aids, which help young and older Read more The post Teaching Tachi-waza Judo appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

Yusana & Sin Hui did some no gi randori after working on some judo pick-ups like ura-nage, yoko-guruma and daki-wakare. Read more

Case Study: How Sensei Jörg Bischoff created his own Koka Kids Judo Book by Nicola Read more The post How Sensei Jörg Bischoff created his own Koka Kids Judo Book appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

This episode, following on from the news that Luka Maisuradze failed an anti-doping test, we delve into the murky subject of doping in Judo. I’m joined by double Paralympic medalist Sam Ingram, and we get into the incidence and impact of potential doping in judo. This is the second episode the podcast has done on doping in judo, and i’d love you to go back and listen to the original, episode 45 with Chris Milward. Read more

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Get the Judo Activity Sheets and help kids learn more about judo. Here are three Read more The post Judo Activity Sheets appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

Welcome to Koka Kids Judo Coaching Resources Library, created by Olympic silver medallist, Nicola Fairbrother. Read more The post Sensei! Join the Koka Kids Coaching Library and get visuals to teach judo and market your dojo appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids . Read more

Friday, 19th April, we saw our Judo for Rugby initiative launch as we welcomed Effingham and Leatherhead RFC to the Woking dojo! Thanks to Chris King for helping us organise this dedicated judo for rugby session. In the session, we covered using your body more effectively on the floor, falling and tackling. The guys were really open and eager to learn! After watching their boys play rugby, Vince and Sam were inspired to create these sessions! Judo offers many transferable and complementary sk... Read more

It was great to welcome the 1st Knaphill Beaver Scouts to our Woking Dojo!   The children had great energy and listening skills! The team did so well that we covered much more than usual in a taster class! They nailed the Japanese words: Hajime (Go/Start), Mate (Stop) and Rei (Bow) Learned the aim of judo = to score an ippon. They had a chance to wrestle their partners on the ground and learned a hold-down (pin) called mune-gatame!. Finishing with break falls on the crash mat and a game of la... Read more

I saw some players do this on the IJF World Tour and decided to teach my students this new spin on a classic throw. Is it kosoto? Is it kata-guruma? Is it side takedown? Maybe a little bit of each. Read more

This weekend I was mentioned by someone in a Judo Facebook group about an unattributed #blackbeltmagazine article citing the most influential women in judo that provided a list of those women and their accomplishments.  I suspect being mentioned was to elicit a comment, and, being interested in the best history of judo, I bit. I … Continue reading Was Fukuda Keiko sensei a “direct student” of Kanō shihan? How did Kanō shihan approach jūdō training for women? → Read more