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IJF joins the Sports for Climate Action Initiative

We are proud to announce that we have joined the UNFCCC’s (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ...

Judo culture
The Belt: Myth and Reality of an Essential Symbol

The belt is both an object and a strong symbol, closely linked to the practice of martial arts and judo ...

A Year On
Remembering Craig Fallon

In July 2019 the world of sport lost one of its greats.

Ruslan Mashurenko
The Sensei's Speech (10)

It is never easy to change your routine, especially for professional athletes.

Celebration
Hana Sekine - Centenary Birthday

Hana Sekine is the daughter of Gunji Koizumi, founder of the Budokwai in London and also inaugural President ...

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IPPON GEAR fights Against Covid-19

The company IPPON GEAR is joining forces with the International Judo Federation to fight against the ...

EDITORIAL
Thank you!

Some will say that we push propaganda. Others will ensure that interest moves us.

Judo culture
Judogi: Much More Than Armour

'In the beginning was the Word', a word that in judo was defined by Jigoro Kano in 1882, propelling our ...

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New series: #JudoKids

IJF introduces new series: #JudoKids

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Judo Mourns the Passing of Doug Rogers

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Judo Canada’s first Olympic medalist, Mr Doug ...

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True or false (3)

This is a true story, or maybe not. What do you think?

Judo Mourns the Passing of Abdelmajid Snoussi

It is with infinite sadness that we learned of the passing away of Abdelmajid Snoussi at the age of 60. ...