The Perfect Conclusion
That's it, the 2024 judo season is over. It ended in the most beautiful way in Japan, with the conclusion ...
Read more+100 kg: Nakano Takes the 13th Gold Medal
As a symbol of the impressive results of the Japanese squad at this grand slam, Team Japan qualified ...
Read more+78 kg: Arai Adds One More Gold
Two-time junior world champion (Guayaquil and Odivelas), already a winner in Tokyo in 2023, Mao Arai ...
Read more-100 kg: Kanikovski Tops the Medal Podium
The initial question of the day was clearly answered in the -100kg category, since there was no Japanese ...
Read more-78 kg: First Ever Gold Medal in a Grand Slam for Ikeda
With only one known international result, a first place at the Malaga Junior European Cup 2022, Kurena ...
Read more-90 kg: Murao Dominates the Category
Seeded number 1, world number 2, Olympic silver medallist this summer in Paris and a world medallist, ...
Read more-70 kg: Honda for Japan's 9th Gold Medal
In the -70 kg category, the logic of day 1 was respected; Utana Terada (JPN) and Mayu Honda (JPN) found ...
Read more-81 kg: Fujiwara Opens the Score
As the first category of the day prepared to step onto the tatami in the final block of the second day ...
Read more-73 kg: Tactical Victory for Tanaka
The -73 kg final was no exception to the rule of the day, as Ryuga Tanaka, bronze medallist at the beginning ...
Read more-63 kg: Haruka Kaju Concludes a Golden Day for Japan
So the answer to the question at the beginning of the day, namely what would happen regarding the Japanese ...
Read moreTokyo Grand Slam Features Passion and Enthusiasm
There was a great show on the tatami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium throughout the first day of ...
Read more-57 kg: Adachi Is the Strongest
With the -57 kg category, the question was starting to arise, could Japan make a clean sweep by winning ...
Read more-66 kg: Takeshi Takeoka Takes the Gold Medal
Despite them not being exactly the same judoka as the previous category, a few name changes put the same ...
Read more-52 kg: Gold Number Three Goes to Omori
Like the -48 kg category, the four Japanese judoka were on the bill for the semi-finals: Kisumi Omori, ...
Read more-60 kg: Nakamura More Active than Anyone Else in the Category
The first men's category of the day featured Japanese judoka as Taiki Nakamura, junior world champion ...
Read more-48 kg: First Double of the Day
It was to be expected, the Japanese judoka would be very difficult to manipulate in front of their home ...
Read moreTokyo Grand Slam 2024 to Conclude an Extraordinary Judo Season in Style
What a season that was! 2024 has been exciting and has offered us extraordinary moments of judo. The ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (50): Ryoko Tani (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreThe Junior World Mixed Team Crown Stays in Japan
The Halfway Point: It's Spectacular!
We have reached the halfway point in Dushanbe, that is, the halfway point of the individual competition. ...
Read moreThe IJF Academy Visits the Kodokan for the Third Time
A week ago, the IJF Academy was in China for the first time in its history. This was the 121st practical ...
Read moreIJF STATEMENT - Yasuhiro Yamashita - 25/09/2024
The International Judo Federation (IJF) strongly refute the false and misleading article published by ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (49): Yoshiyuki Matsuoka (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreAn Outstanding Day for Japan!
The Lima World Championships Cadets Mixed Team event began with an already electric atmosphere from the ...
Read moreTeddy Riner Pays Tribute to Tatsuru Saito
The final of the mixed team tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will go down in international ...
Read moreFelice Mariani Awarded by Japan
As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 were still in full swing, and on the precise day Alice Bellandi (ITA) ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (45): Takehide Nakatani (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (44): Haruka Tachimoto (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (40): Shori Hamada (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreOlympism and the Samurai - Coubertin and Kano
In this work by Philippe-Martial Moreau, more than 260 pages are devoted to two men who revolutionised ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (38): Kosei Inoue (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreAkira Nakajima: Getting Stronger is the Goal, For Me and For Uganda
Akira Nakajima is 21 years old and just arriving on the World Judo Tour having not had a junior career ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (36): Aaron Wolf (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreJapan 2.0 En Route to Abu Dhabi
Japan have such depth that only one member of their nominated team for this summer’s Olympic Games, ...
Read moreEbinuma in a New Role
Masashi Ebinuma, one of Japan’s greats, is known for his professional calmness, unshakeable focus and ...
Read moreThe Abes’ Legend Status is Written in Golden Letters
The first day of competition at the Antalya Grand Slam 2024 has just ended with the indisputable victories ...
Read moreJapan and France Celebrate IWD
As the Upper Austria Grand Prix is unfolding in Linz, the judo family also gather together on the other ...
Read moreWhat a Year that Was!
After the second day of the Tokyo Grand Slam, the curtain fell on twelve months of competition on the ...
Read more+100kg: Bashaev Activates Beast Mode
With 6 of the world’s top 10 athletes in the +100kg category present at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, ...
Read more-48kg: Tsunoda Knows No Equal
Japan’s Natsumi Tsunoda is the current and 3-time consecutive world champion at -48kg, and her recent ...
Read more-63kg: Takaichi Takes Third Tokyo Title
Japan took a clean sweep of the medals in the -63kg category at their home grand slam in 2022, and with ...
Read more-60kg: Nagayama’s Time To Shine
Though Ryuju Nagayama was pipped at the post by Naohisa Takato to become the Japanese athlete selected ...
Read more-78kg: Aguiar’s Experience Betters Lanir’s Youth
Despite a 4-strong Japanese team featuring former world champions and the current Olympic champion, the ...
Read more-66kg: The Return of the King
In our preview for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, we highlighted the return of Hifumi Abe and his sister ...
Read more-52kg: Welcome Back to the Abe Show
Having not lost a match on the IJF World Tour since the Osaka Grand Slam 2019, where she was beaten in ...
Read more-100kg: Kanikovskiy Cruises to Gold
Since bursting onto the IJF World Tour at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2021, where he took a silver medal, ...
Read moreChildren in the Spotlight!
During the second day of competition at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, the number of champions on the tatami ...
Read more-90kg: Murao Outclasses Everyone
Though Japan continues to dominate in certain weight categories on the world stage, it has been some ...
Read moreAzerbaijan, Canada, Korea, Netherlands and Japan Shine in Tokyo
The first day of the Tokyo Grand Slam ended with titles divided between five countries: Azerbaijan, Canada, ...
Read more+78kg: Junior World Champion Arai Steps Up At Home
Despite the absence of current Olympic champion Akira Sone and former world champion Sarah Asahina at ...
Read more-81kg: Lee Gets the Better of Casse
The -81kg line-up at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023 boasted no fewer than 4 world champions. Matthias Casse ...
Read more-70kg: Van Dijke Powers to 6th Grand Slam Gold
The number 1 seed at -70kg for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023 was the Netherlands’ Sanne Van Dijke, one ...
Read more-73kg: Heydarov Sets the Record Straight
Last year’s Tokyo Grand Slam winner at -73kg, Soichi Hashimoto, has already secured his place at the ...
Read more-57kg: Deguchi Leads the Way
In our preview for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, we noted that the ongoing battle for supremacy and an Olympic ...
Read moreLisa Allan and Hedvig Karakas Graduated at the Kodokan
As the Tokyo Grand Slam was about to begin, an important event took place at the Kodokan premises in ...
Read moreTokyo is Ready to Close the Season
The last draw of the season took place on Friday 1st December without a hitch. It launched the Tokyo ...
Read moreThe Preview: Four Things to Get Excited About
This weekend the IJF World Judo Tour heads to Japan, the home of judo, for the final stop on this year’s ...
Read moreDiversity and Spectacle in the Home of Judo
There are 88 nations inscribed for this weekend’s Tokyo Grand Slam and many of them we don’t meet ...
Read moreThe Vision (10)
As we have seen from a very young age, Kano Jigoro Shihan was attracted to and passionate about education, ...
Read moreThe Chargé d'Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Libya Visits the Libyan Judo Federation
In October 2023 Mr Masaaki Amadera and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at the Libyan national ...
Read moreMaruyama Follows in the Best Footsteps
Throughout the history of judo there has been an understanding that to learn from each other, to travel ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (21): Naohisa Takato (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreIt's Going to be Close
Heavyweight day always feels different, on the World Judo Tour, at the biggest championships and also ...
Read moreWho else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?
Who else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (13): Shohei Ono (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...
Read moreHer Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa Was Welcomed at IJF Headquarters
Today, as the official draw of the World Judo Masters was unfolding, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito ...
Read moreYasuhiro Yamashita Re-Elected as NOC President
The legend of judo, world and Olympic champion, member of the IJF Executive Committee as World Promotion ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (7): Haruki Uemura (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers some thought-provoking words ...
Read moreThe Olympic Champions (1): Shinji Hosokawa (JPN)
Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers some thought-provoking words ...
Read moreFrance Came Close But Japan Are the World Mixed Team Champions Again
The team event has long been a highlight of the world judo championships, especially so since the mixed-team ...
Read moreA Curious Man (9)
During his first trip to Europe, as we saw, Jigoro Kano never stopped learning and enriching himself ...
Read moreA Unique Experience
Johannes Daxbacher, Head of the IJF Police Commission, visited Japan recently with a group of judoka ...
Read moreThe First Trip (8)
The year 1889 marked a turning point in the career and life of Jigoro Kano. At odds with the new director ...
Read moreItaly Celebrates the Emperor of Japan
23rd February brings a very important event in Japan as on this day the birthday of the Emperor is celebrated. ...
Read moreA Born Teacher (7)
As judoka, we see Jigoro Kano above all as the founder of our sport and that's normal, as he dedicated ...
Read moreThe Influences (6)
In order to understand a little more about what prompted Jigoro Kano to found the Kodokan and create ...
Read moreA Sneak Peek Into the Life of the Double World Champion, Tsunoda Natsumi!
A sneak peek into the life of the double World Champion, Tsunoda Natsumi! Discover the video
Read moreThe Story of How Matsumoto Now Makes a Healthy Treat That You Can Eat Every Day!
Discover this amazing video and the story of how Kaori Matsumoto (JPN) now makes a healthy treat that ...
Read more2022 Kodokan Cup with ENG/FRA Commentary
The Kodokan Cup All Japan National Championships is one of the most important and followed competitions ...
Read morePredict the Winners of Paris Grand Slam and Win Autographs from Japanese Stars!
The Paris Grand Slam (February 4-5) is fast approaching. It will give a good indication of the state ...
Read moreWill We See Ono Compete Again?
It has been read in various publications around the world today that 30 year old Shohei Ono, double Olympic ...
Read moreTokyo Is Ready for Ippon
While Tokyo has dressed in the colours of autumn and the city offers its wonders to delight the eyes, ...
Read moreThe Experience of a Lifetime
It's no secret that for the judo family coming to Japan again and again is a special moment each time. ...
Read moreUpside Down
The Tokyo Grand Slam is fast approaching. In a few days, the elite of world judo will once again be present ...
Read moreIJF Academy Mile Stone Course at the Kodokan
For several years the IJF Academy has proven its effectiveness in delivering teaching content that is ...
Read moreA Signing of Contracts is a Public Reaffirmation
Behind the scenes, in judo, there are often discussions, decisions and progressive moments which warrant ...
Read moreUemura Sensei: Principles First
It could be said that the remit of the Kodokan President is to safeguard the essence of Jigoro Kano’s ...
Read moreJudo Family Saddened by the Loss of Mr Abe Shinzo
Following the tragic death of Mr Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, the International Judo Federation ...
Read moreAJJF National Championships: The Champions Are Back
The AJJF National Championships are an institution in Japan and for Japanese athletes it is a must-attend ...
Read moreIchiro Abe Sensei Has Passed Away
It is with infinite sadness that we learn of the passing of Ichiro Abe sensei, Kodokan 10th dan, in his ...
Read moreKiyoshi Murakami: One Life
It is often said that we only have one life but that if it is short, it is also broad and that we must ...
Read moreAuction for Judo Children
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 Elementary School National Championships in Japan were unavoidably ...
Read moreKosei Inoue Bows Out
The information is important because it not only marks a turning point in the history of judo, especially ...
Read moreTokyo 2020 - Krasniqi and Takato Open the Ball
We will remember from this first day of competition at the Tokyo 2020 Games that, yes, sport and especially ...
Read moreMedia Information
Useful information for the media during the judo event.
Read moreJudo: What Is It All About?
As the Tokyo Olympics are fast approaching, let's look back to a lecture given by Kano Jigoro Shihan ...
Read moreThe IJF Celebrates Olympic Day
We are getting closer and closer to the Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020. Our judo community is more united ...
Read moreOlympic Games Playbook for Athletes and Officials
The International Olympic Committee just published the last version of its Playbook with just over one ...
Read moreNomura: I Want to Learn More
Tadahiro Nomura, born 10th December 1974 in Nara, Japan, is one of the most famous judoka in the world. ...
Read moreFor a Few More Points
Everything you wanted to know about Olympic qualification. We have been talking about it for months and ...
Read moreToshihiko Koga: An Artist Has Gone
The news fell overnight: Toshihiko Koga (JPN) passed away at the age of 53. Suddenly the world of judo ...
Read moreTraditionally Exciting
For all judo enthusiasts and not just the Japanese, the All Japan Judo Championship for Men and Women ...
Read moreHow to Write Judo (1)
Japanese is a complex language, especially when it comes to translating it or at least when it comes ...
Read moreABE vs MARUYAMA
Planet Judo has been waiting for that moment for months. After a long domestic qualification process, ...
Read moreJU NO RI - The Universal Principle of Adaptability
It is not possible to understand what judo is, if we do not perceive what its very essence is: the principle ...
Read moreSeiryoku-Zenyo: Ultimately, There is Simplicity
The Seiryoku-Zenyo principle, the best use of energy, is without doubt one of the most important principles ...
Read moreHealth First
In light of the continued uncertainty still existing around the Covid-19 pandemic, along with considering ...
Read moreThe Most Anticipated Match: Abe v. Sone
For more than 100 years (from 1916 for men and 1990 for women), the KINSHUKI High School Team National ...
Read moreSpecial Charity Auction by Japanese Judo Athletes
Many active players such as Ono Shohei or Abe Hifumi, and legendary judoka, like Inoue Kosei or Yamashita ...
Read moreKodokan launched official YouTube channel
The Kodokan Judo Institute recently launched its YouTube channel to offer to the public various Judo ...
Read moreMURATA Naoki Passed Away
It is with deep sorrow that the Kodokan Institute informed the judo community of the sad news of the ...
Read moreGrandson of the Founder of Judo passed away
It is with deep sorrow we inform you that Honorary President of the Kodokan Judo Institute and All Japan ...
Read moreJust for the Love of Ippon
For the last day of competition at the Osaka Grand Slam, we asked several well known experts to give ...
Read moreSome Space and a lot of Pressure
Morgan Maury is a journalist for RMC Sport in France. He underlined for us the elements that were important ...
Read moreA First Day Synonymous with Ippon
The first day of the Osaka Grand Slam is just over and it is already time to analyse what happened in ...
Read moreLast Stop in Japan before the Olympic Games
For three days, the eyes of judo fans around the world will be focused on Japan, since the Osaka Grand ...
Read moreThe Accreditation Fever
When does a judo competition start? Officially as soon as the first 'hajime' are pronounced by the referees. ...
Read moreNippon Budokan, Where the Judo Legend is Written
At the end of August, for eight days, the Nippon Budokan will become the temple of judo, a function for ...
Read moreClosing of Entries
The moment that the entire judo community around the world is waiting for is approaching. The Judo World ...
Read moreJudo at the Heart of Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo
On the occasion of the World Refugee Day that took place on June 20, the IOC announced the list of Refugee ...
Read moreWorld Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Promo
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented by PARK24 GROUP
Read moreThrow to Tokyo
The International Judo Federation launched its first online game to win a trip to the 2019 World Judo ...
Read moreWolf Aaron crowned the last All Japan Openweight champion of Heisei era
Former -100kg world champion WOLF Aaron (JPN) claimed his first All Japan Openweight Championships title ...
Read moreJapan is getting ready for the Worlds
The first weekend of April, in Fukuoka, Japan, is usually dedicated to the All Japan Championships that ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 6
Judo was already included in the programme of the 1940 Olympic Games in Tokyo as the decision was taken ...
Read moreThe Art of Judo - Episode 3 - Winters Dawn
On the road to Tokyo 2019 World Championships and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the International Judo Federation ...
Read moreThe Art of Judo - Episode 3 - Trailer
We are about to release the third episode of the Art of Judo series. After autumn featuring the founder ...
Read more5 Must-See Preliminary Round Clashes
The stars of the IJF World Judo Tour are out in force at the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam this week but joining ...
Read moreQualification System - Games of the XXXII Olympiad – Tokyo 2020
For all judo athletes of the World Judo Tour, the Road to Tokyo started in Hohhot in 2018, on the occasion ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 5
An article on judo was published in the Olympic Review in January 1912. Even if the article was not signed, ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 4
British judo holds a special place in the history of world judo and can be related to the expansion of ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 3
For many centuries, almost unknown, the world discover the Land of the Rising sun in the second half ...
Read moreKodokan Exhibition
The Kodokan Judo Institute (Kodokan) represents the origin of Judo that was started by Kano Jigoro Shihan ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 2
JUDO AS AN EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Read moreSpreading the Judo values
Judo originated in Japan, back in 1882. It is now enjoyed worldwide in more than 200 countries. The sport ...
Read moreFrom Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 1
You want to know everything about judo. Discover our series of articles about the history of our sport. ...
Read moreThe Art of Judo: The Spirit of Summer
For the second episode of its series 'the Art of Judo', the International Judo Federation focused on ...
Read moreThe Art of Judo: The Spirit of Summer
For the second episode of its series 'the Art of Judo', the International Judo Federation focused on ...
Read moreThe Art of Judo - Episode 2 - Japan - Trailer
The Osaka Grand Slam is approaching very fast. Discover today the trailer of the second episode of the ...
Read moreTechnical Analysis By Vladimir Barta
It is difficult to arrive on the last day of the individual World Championships, knowing that we still ...
Read moreThe Abe's Dynasty
Abe Uta and Abe Hifumi won the world title the same day, writing a new page of the history of judo.
Read moreJudoWorlds2018: The Technical Analysis of Loretta Cusack-Doyle
The third day of the Baku World Judo Championships was a very interesting day and it was totally different ...
Read moreJudoWorlds2018: The Technical Analysis of Neil Adams
All judo enthusiasts were eagerly awaiting this second day of competition at the Baku World Judo Championships ...
Read moreEconomic and Sports Cooperation in Vladivostok
The port city of Vladivostok, in the far east of Russia, is home to the Eastern Economic Forum for three ...
Read moreInterview Express: Hashimoto Soichi (JPN)
Hashimoto Soichi, born August 24 1991, is the current -73kg World Champion. In a category that was dominated ...
Read moreInterview Express: Tonaki Funa (JPN)
As we are getting closer to the 2018 edition of the World Championships, which will be held in Baku, ...
Read moreInterview Express: Shishime Ai (JPN)
The next reigning world champion to be invited to answer the questions of the interview express was Shishime ...
Read moreInterview Express: Wolf Aaron (JPN)
Last summer, Wolf Aaron became world champion in Budapest. We asked him five questions about his feelings ...
Read moreExclusive Interview with Yasuhiro Yamashita
Yasuhiro Yamashita should not be presented anymore. True legend of world judo, he is one of those names ...
Read moreThe Big Day is Approaching
It is unequivocally, indisputably the case that the International Judo Federation runs a world-class ...
Read moreExclusive Interview with IJF President, Marius Vizer
On the occasion of the Hohhot Grand Prix (China) that also marks the launch of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic ...
Read moreKano Yukimitsu
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Takato Naohisa - Japan’s Favourite Son Rises In Red
In the history of combat sports, the athletes who earned the most fame and fortune and whose legacies ...
Read moreInside Judo’s Toughest Course – Kangeiko at the Kodokan
Kano Jigoro shihan had a vision for judo, for the martial art that he created in 1882 as a 22-year-old ...
Read moreIN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KANO
In less than four years, the judo world will gather together in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ...
Read moreInterview Express - Asahina Sarah (JPN)
Asahina Sarah (JPN), answered to our questions for the second EXPRESS INTERVIEW (after the IJF President). ...
Read moreYuki Nakai shares expertise with Japanese team
Kosen judo master Yuki Nakai visited the Japanese judo team’s National Training Centre in Tokyo, on ...
Read moreTokyo Grand Slam 2017, Japan – DAY ONE
Hosts Japan win all seven gold medals on day one
Read moreTokyo Grand Slam 2017, Japan – PREVIEW
ONO RETURNS FOR JAPAN AS FANS EYE DREAM MATCH – OLYMPIC CHAMPION V WORLD CHAMPION?
Read moreThe Kodokan Celebrates the Birthday of Jigoro Kano and the World Judo Day
The Kodokan will celebrate the World Judo Day and the birth anniversary of Kano Jigoro Shihan (born October ...
Read moreWhat’s left in 2017?
Following a blockbuster 2017 Suzuki World Judo Championships, the undoubted highlight of the IJF calendar ...
Read more20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 with 20 days to go
20 for 20 – The IJF presents 20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 as Tuesday 8 August marks 20 days ...
Read moreGet involved in Grand Slam week
Grand Slam week is upon us as the IJF World Judo Tour returns with the first Ekaterinburg Grand Slam ...
Read moreNomura Tadahiro presents honorary black belt to Keanu Reeves
Judo’s only three-time Olympic champion Nomura Tadahiro has earned the greatest prizes and accolades ...
Read moreJapanese superstar coach Kanamaru arrives for Wales stay
The Japanese national team’s all-conquering coach Kanamaru Yusuke was unveiled to the public and judoka ...
Read more13 Paris debutants to look out for at #JudoParis2017
Every judoka remembers their first Paris tournament. Whatever the latest batch of newcomers go on to ...
Read more$50,000 award for end-of-year world leaders
The International Judo Federation has awarded all 14 judoka who ended 2016 as the world number ones with ...
Read more25 champions look ahead to #JudoParis2017 with 25 days to go
1. Majlinda KELMENDI (KOS) -52kg Rio 2016 Olympic champion For me the Paris Grand Slam is the most beautiful ...
Read moreOlympic champion Baker Mashu returns at #JudoParis2017
Olympic champion Baker Mashu will wear his gold backpatch for the first time at the Paris Grand Slam ...
Read moreMajlinda Kelmendi and Ono Shohei win IJF Judoka of the Year Awards
Rio 2016 Olympic champions Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS) and Ono Shohei (JPN) have won the IJF Judoka of the ...
Read moreMr. Chonosuke Takaki passed away
It is with deep sadness that the All Japan Judo Federation informed the Judo family of the untimely passing ...
Read moreThree out of four for Japan as world champion leads the way during day two of the Tokyo Grand Slam
On this second day of competition at the Judo Grand Slam Tokyo 2016 in Japan, four categories were in ...
Read moreJudo Grand Slam Tokyo 2016 in Japan - PREVIEW
What better place than Tokyo in Japan to conclude a particularly successful Olympic season for judo! ...
Read moreQingdao Grand Prix 2016, China – DAY TWO
The IJF World Judo Tour’s final Grand Prix for 2016 showcased the middleweights on day two in China ...
Read moreJean-Luc Rougé Awarded by Japanese Government
On November 3, 2016, the Japanese government has published the list of the 2016 “Autumn” decorations. ...
Read moreBhutan backed by Japanese Olympic medallists
The International Judo Federation’s newest members, the Bhutan Judo Association, recently welcomed ...
Read moreDr. Michel Brousse Awarded by Japanese Government
On November 3, 2016, the Japanese government has published the list of the 2016 “Autumn” decorations. ...
Read moreJudo for the World Finalist of the Sportel Awards
After a very successful first day for the International Judo Federation at Sportel Monaco 2016, the world’s ...
Read moreJapanese legend Hosokawa Shinji leads masterclass in Mongolia
IJF Education and Coaching Commission Hosokawa Shinji led a four-day technical masteclass in Ulaanbaatar, ...
Read moreJudo Family Mourns The Passing Of Hiroshi Minatoya
Minatoya, was born on October 17, 1943 in Toyama, and graduated from Tenri University.
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