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Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (1)

Born in Japan in 1882, judo has since toured the world countless times.

IJF Academy
From the IJF Academy to Refereeing

During the last IJF congress, held in Budapest in June 2021, Florin Daniel Lascau moved to form part ...

Cadets
Saving Our Teens

Now inside the third calendar year of this pandemic, we are beginning to absorb an understanding of its ...

Video
IJF Climate Champions

In 2021, the theme of solidarity has been more important than ever.

Judo for Refugees
Tatami Talks in South Africa

A pilot project for the ‘Connected by Judo’ programme that is being developed in partnership with ...

Judo for Peace
IJF Partners with UNHCR to Connect Refugees

The IJF Judo for Peace programme has a long history in the southern countries of Africa, with specific ...

Solidarity
Croatian Solidarity

2021 was a successful year for Croatian judo with the world title of Barbara Matic in Budapest in June ...

Editorial
Not a Copy Paste

This year looks like a copy of the previous one; the same virus, the same pandemic, the same fears and ...

10,000 USD for each World number 1
Top Ranked Rewards

Finishing the year as world number one always means a lot.

New Olympic Cycle, New Judo Rules

Judo is a dynamic sport, constantly exposed to new training and competition situations.

‘The Arts and Sciences of Judo’ Second Edition

The International Judo Federation is pleased to release the new issue of ‘The Arts and Sciences of ...

IJF President
Season's Greetings

IJF President's Season's Greetings