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Kata
Gijón Launches the Kata World Series Season

The 2026 kata season began on Sunday 25th January in Gijón, Spain, as the coastal city hosted the first ...

In Casablanca, Referees Aim to Harmonise

Prior to the first of three days of intense competition in Casablanca, an important refereeing seminar ...

News
Towards a Universal Reference for Judo Grades

Recognising that disparities existed in the awarding of dan grades among member federations of the International ...

History
Masutaro Otani: A Pioneer of Judo in Britain

The history of judo in Britain was shaped long before modern sporting structures were established.

Green Dojo
Raising Judoka, Caring for the Future

Located in Ilioupoli, a suburb of Athens, the Ilioupoli Judo Club has recently joined the Green Dojo ...

JudoPod
JudoPod Launches to Worldwide Success

The International Judo Federation has concluded 2025 with a powerful new way to connect fans with the ...

Understanding the 2026 IJF World Ranking Season

The judo season is about to begin and with it comes renewed ambition, fresh opportunities and the first ...

Judo for Children
Egypt’s Commitment to Children and the Future

Across Egypt, a new generation is discovering judo as more than a sport.

JudoPod
Beyond the Gold: The Private Mind of Teddy Riner Revealed

Why the most dominant judoka of all time believes vulnerability, family freedom and even failure are ...

News
Tina Trstenjak's Lifelong Exploration of Judo Continues

“On 31st of December 2022, my first judo career, in the field of judo competition, finished.

Health
Winning, Losing and Learning to Move Forward

Sporting competition, and even more so elite sport, is a powerful generator of emotions.

Judo for Peace
From Ethiopia to Germany: Judo as a Bridge for Peace

A few weeks ago, Dr Tsegaye Degineh was appointed to the IJF Judo for Peace Commission, marking an important ...