Category: Judo News
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Open Division Judo: Brown Belt Transition Tips
Brown belt worries about premature promotion in open Judo division seeks competitive advice.
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Coughlan: Australia’s First Judo World No.1
Aoife Coughlan makes history as Australia’s first judoka to reach world number one in senior rankings.
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Crash Pads vs Tatami: Judo Training Debate
New Judoka questions club’s crash pad-only training, citing footwork issues and poor ukemi development on non-tatami surfaces.
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Tajikistan Hosts Historic Junior Grand Prix
Tajikistan hosts world’s first Junior Grand Prix, marking its judo evolution from rare wins to global contenders.
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Gviniashvili: From Ippons to MMA
Georgian judo sensation Beka Gviniashvili, renowned for spectacular throws and explosive attacks, celebrates his 31st birthday forging a dominant path in M
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Geesink Shatters Japanese Judo Dominance
Anton Geesink stunned the judo world by defeating Japan’s Akio Kaminaga in the open-weight final at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, breaking Japanese…
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Keldiyorova Returns, Rankings Shift Post-Baku
Olympic champ Keldiyorova rebounds in Aktau, as expired points shake top 10 rankings.
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Poland dominates Cadet European Cup in Riga with seven gold
Poland delivered an outstanding performance at the Cadet European Cup in Riga, winning seven of the fifteen gold medals and reaching thirteen…
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Italy’s rise is built on keeping talent
Italy has produced one of the most striking transformations in world judo over the last decade. The senior numbers alone are remarkable,…
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Shori Hamada: the newaza master who is still going strong
Shori Hamada turned 36 today, but there is something more remarkable than her longevity alone. The Japanese U78kg Olympic champion is still…