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Judo for Peace
From Tatami to Trail: Franz Kofler’s Road to Peace

From his tatami to the open road, Franz Kofler remains an inspiring figure, a 6th-dan Austrian judoka ...

Saudi Arabia Hosts the Ambassador of Japan Judo Cup 2025

The Saudi capital city of Riyadh was the stage for a remarkable celebration of sport and friendship as ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (33)

Julien continues his journey around the world’s dojos.

Qingdao GP 2025
China’s Rich Judo History Points to a Hopeful Future

China has a rich but oscillating history in judo, with numerous medals at the very highest level, although ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (32)

A few days ago, on the occasion of the Cadet World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, we almost bumped ...

Interview
Julien Brulard, the ‘Judo Nomad,’ From Sofia to the Rest of the World

For the past four years, Julien Brulard has been living a life unlike any other in the world of judo. ...

Forever Everest
From the Arabian Sea to the Slopes of K2: A Human and Sporting Adventure

Three months in Pakistan; three months of emotions, encounters and extraordinary human and sporting challenges. ...

News
More Than Coaches

In general it is accepted that judo coaches do much more than coach on the tatami.

Interview
Judo as a Path to Recovery: The Remarkable Story of Tania Cuevas

At the recent Kata for All & Judo for Security seminar held in Santo Domingo, one story stood out among ...

Athlete Stories
Sharing a Life in Judo

We speak often about the judo family, its far-reaching feeling of community and the lifelong friendships ...

African Judo Union
Clarisse in Africa: Sewing Seeds of Hope, Harvesting Excellence

For a few days, Luanda, the capital of Angola, became the setting for a first-of-its-kind event on the ...

Africa Judo Union
Clarisse Agbegnenou Arrives in Angola Ahead of Judo Masterclass

Clarisse Agbegnenou has arrived in Angola for the masterclasses taking place on 20th and 21st July with ...