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Athlete Stories
The USA’s First Cadet World Champion Ever!

Jonathan Yang (USA) doesn’t compete often but when he does he makes it count.

USA
Judo Meets Japanese Culture in the USA

Recently New-York City, USA, saw a special event, 'Sumo and Sushi', where judo met with Japanese culture ...

Video
Judo Story Tour with Daria Bilodid

Judo Stories Tour! Join Daria Bilodid on her journey all across California

Tokyo 2020
USA Judo Announced Nominations for Tokyo 2020

On 5th July USA Judo announced its athlete and staff nominations for the Tokyo 2020 United States Olympic ...

Story
The Spirit of the Samurai

We have put Rusty Kanokogi's fights firmly in the spotlight; a lady who was the instigator and organiser ...

Gender Equity
Judo Celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child

On October 11, USA judo kicked off its “Celebrating Women in Judo” campaign with videos on International ...

Story
Mrs. K

Previously, we introduced Rusty Kanokogi through the words of her daughter, Jean.

Story
Rusty: She was my Mother and the Mother of Equity

The celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the first Women's World Championship are approaching, since ...

JUDO FOR PEACE
Chicago Dreams of a Better World

Esa Niemi has been walking the avenues of judo for a long time.

Junior World Championships
It is not only About Winning Medals

Serge Bouyssou, although his name does not sound too Anglo-Saxon, is American and he is one of two coaches, ...

The IJF Mourns the Passing Away of Judo Legend Luis Guardia

It is with great sadness that the international Judo family learned today about the passing away of Judo ...

Marti Malloy Instagram Takeover before #JudoCancun2017

Team USA's London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Marti Malloy will be taking over the IJF Instagram account ...