News

WJD 2022, Inclusion
WJD 2022: Why Judo?

Ever wonder why you or your child should start practising Judo?

Editorial
Nepal, Blog 1

I wasn’t planning to write anything so soon but as soon as I took the first step off the plane I felt ...

WJD 2022, Inclusion
WJD 2022: Saving Babies' Lives In Ukraine

There are many ways to help. Judo already has theirs. We talked about children and war.

Editorial: Following Sabrina
Not Just Any Mountain, Not Just Any Climber

I have been in the very fortunate position of having some contact with Sabrina Filzmoser since before ...

Story
The Best Passport is a Black Belt

What started as an exotic adventure has become a vital experience.

Story
The Shopping Basket

A square in the middle of Sofia, with a piece of a wall that looks like it has lived a long time.

Editorial
The Ladder of Elite Competition

We can imagine the international scene like a ladder, a tall ladder with the rungs spaced broadly but ...

IJF joins WADA in April 8th ‘Play True for Peace’ celebration

Today, the International Judo Federation joins in celebrating the annual April 8th Play True Day - a ...

Editorial
What They All Know

What they all know is that it’s hard. They watch the screens from the warm-up room, sharing these mats ...

Technique Focus
The Big, Bold, Beautiful Ura-Nage

It has been called the biggest throw in judo, but it is not its size alone that makes it so enjoyable ...

Editorial
About the Details

We all understand that our chosen sport is not simply a game.

Story
Spain Is Different (2)

The Basques say that they are born where they want. They do the same thing with food.