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History
The Man Who Opened the Way

On 23rd October 1975, in Vienna, a young French judoka stepped onto the tatami to challenge history and ...

Athlete Stories
Arthur Melo (BRA): Character Wins Over Adversity

Natural disasters affect millions of us the world over every year, many linked to climate change, an ...

Judo for Peace
Building Legality Through Judo

“Here we build legality, we don’t run away.” With these powerful words, Nicola Gratteri, Chief ...

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. ...

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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 ...