Judo athletes: are you looking to be selected for LA28?
The qualification criteria for the LA28 Olympiad have been released by the International Judo Federation, and are available to download HERE. Eligible athletes and their … Read more
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Kata competitors and Judges: are you ready for the Kata World Championships in Sarajevo?
The 2026 Kata World Championships are taking place in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, over the weekend of September 26-27, and Judo Australia’s Kata Committee is … Read more
Digitisation and alignment challenges ahead for revitalised Grading Committee
Australia’s grading system is set for a major overhaul over the next 12 months as Judo Australia brings policy and processes into line with new … Read more
Reporting from the Paris Grand Slam: refereeing to new rules
Australian international referee Celeste Knoester reports on the implementation of new IJF rules at the 2026 Paris Grand Slam, where she presided over a total … Read more
International aspirations? Sign up for the IJF Academy now
A new term of the IJF Academy’s Undergraduate Certificate as a Judo Instructor is now enrolling, and Judo Australia is welcoming Expressions of Interest from … Read more
Ready to help build and update Australia’s grading framework?
From white belt to black and beyond – grading is at the core of progression in judo, not only providing a structured system for coaches … Read more
Free seminar: IJF Referee Directors share insights prior to Gold Coast Oceania Open
Judo Australia and the Oceania Judo Union invites referees and coaches to a two-day IJF Rules Seminar taking place on October 29-30 on the Gold … Read more
Aoife’s commitment to coaching gets the royal assent from Princess Tomahito
IJF Academy students including Australia’s Aoife Coughlan, demonstrated their ashi-waza for Her Imperial Highness, Princess Tomahito of Mikasa. Aoife Coughlan, Australia’s top-ranked judo athlete – … Read more
Looking to certify your Australian dan grade with the IJF? Here’s how!
Would you like to have your Judo Australia Dan Grades recognised and certified by the International Judo Federation? Judo Australia, the Oceania Judo Union and the … Read more
