The Abes’ Legend Status is Written in Golden Letters

The first day of competition at the Antalya Grand Slam 2024 has just ended with the indisputable victories ...

Japan and France Celebrate IWD

As the Upper Austria Grand Prix is unfolding in Linz, the judo family also gather together on the other ...

What a Year that Was!

After the second day of the Tokyo Grand Slam, the curtain fell on twelve months of competition on the ...

+100kg: Bashaev Activates Beast Mode

With 6 of the world’s top 10 athletes in the +100kg category present at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, ...

-48kg: Tsunoda Knows No Equal

Japan’s Natsumi Tsunoda is the current and 3-time consecutive world champion at -48kg, and her recent ...

-63kg: Takaichi Takes Third Tokyo Title

Japan took a clean sweep of the medals in the -63kg category at their home grand slam in 2022, and with ...

-60kg: Nagayama’s Time To Shine

Though Ryuju Nagayama was pipped at the post by Naohisa Takato to become the Japanese athlete selected ...

-78kg: Aguiar’s Experience Betters Lanir’s Youth

Despite a 4-strong Japanese team featuring former world champions and the current Olympic champion, the ...

-66kg: The Return of the King

In our preview for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, we highlighted the return of Hifumi Abe and his sister ...

-52kg: Welcome Back to the Abe Show

Having not lost a match on the IJF World Tour since the Osaka Grand Slam 2019, where she was beaten in ...

-100kg: Kanikovskiy Cruises to Gold

Since bursting onto the IJF World Tour at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2021, where he took a silver medal, ...

Children in the Spotlight!

During the second day of competition at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, the number of champions on the tatami ...

-90kg: Murao Outclasses Everyone

Though Japan continues to dominate in certain weight categories on the world stage, it has been some ...

Azerbaijan, Canada, Korea, Netherlands and Japan Shine in Tokyo

The first day of the Tokyo Grand Slam ended with titles divided between five countries: Azerbaijan, Canada, ...

+78kg: Junior World Champion Arai Steps Up At Home

Despite the absence of current Olympic champion Akira Sone and former world champion Sarah Asahina at ...

-81kg: Lee Gets the Better of Casse

The -81kg line-up at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023 boasted no fewer than 4 world champions. Matthias Casse ...

-70kg: Van Dijke Powers to 6th Grand Slam Gold

The number 1 seed at -70kg for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023 was the Netherlands’ Sanne Van Dijke, one ...

-73kg: Heydarov Sets the Record Straight

Last year’s Tokyo Grand Slam winner at -73kg, Soichi Hashimoto, has already secured his place at the ...

-57kg: Deguchi Leads the Way

In our preview for the Tokyo Grand Slam 2023, we noted that the ongoing battle for supremacy and an Olympic ...

Lisa Allan and Hedvig Karakas Graduated at the Kodokan

As the Tokyo Grand Slam was about to begin, an important event took place at the Kodokan premises in ...

Tokyo is Ready to Close the Season

The last draw of the season took place on Friday 1st December without a hitch. It launched the Tokyo ...

The Preview: Four Things to Get Excited About

This weekend the IJF World Judo Tour heads to Japan, the home of judo, for the final stop on this year’s ...

Diversity and Spectacle in the Home of Judo

There are 88 nations inscribed for this weekend’s Tokyo Grand Slam and many of them we don’t meet ...

The Vision (10)

As we have seen from a very young age, Kano Jigoro Shihan was attracted to and passionate about education, ...

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Libya Visits the Libyan Judo Federation

In October 2023 Mr Masaaki Amadera and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at the Libyan national ...

Maruyama Follows in the Best Footsteps

Throughout the history of judo there has been an understanding that to learn from each other, to travel ...

The Olympic Champions (21): Naohisa Takato (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

It's Going to be Close

Heavyweight day always feels different, on the World Judo Tour, at the biggest championships and also ...

Who else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?

Who else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?

The Olympic Champions (13): Shohei Ono (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa Was Welcomed at IJF Headquarters

Today, as the official draw of the World Judo Masters was unfolding, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito ...

Yasuhiro Yamashita Re-Elected as NOC President

The legend of judo, world and Olympic champion, member of the IJF Executive Committee as World Promotion ...

The Olympic Champions (7): Haruki Uemura (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers some thought-provoking words ...

The Olympic Champions (1): Shinji Hosokawa (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers some thought-provoking words ...

France Came Close But Japan Are the World Mixed Team Champions Again

The team event has long been a highlight of the world judo championships, especially so since the mixed-team ...

A Curious Man (9)

During his first trip to Europe, as we saw, Jigoro Kano never stopped learning and enriching himself ...

A Unique Experience

Johannes Daxbacher, Head of the IJF Police Commission, visited Japan recently with a group of judoka ...

The First Trip (8)

The year 1889 marked a turning point in the career and life of Jigoro Kano. At odds with the new director ...

Italy Celebrates the Emperor of Japan

23rd February brings a very important event in Japan as on this day the birthday of the Emperor is celebrated. ...

A Born Teacher (7)

As judoka, we see Jigoro Kano above all as the founder of our sport and that's normal, as he dedicated ...

The Influences (6)

In order to understand a little more about what prompted Jigoro Kano to found the Kodokan and create ...

A Sneak Peek Into the Life of the Double World Champion, Tsunoda Natsumi!

A sneak peek into the life of the double World Champion, Tsunoda Natsumi! Discover the video

The Story of How Matsumoto Now Makes a Healthy Treat That You Can Eat Every Day!

Discover this amazing video and the story of how Kaori Matsumoto (JPN) now makes a healthy treat that ...

2022 Kodokan Cup with ENG/FRA Commentary

The Kodokan Cup All Japan National Championships is one of the most important and followed competitions ...

Predict the Winners of Paris Grand Slam and Win Autographs from Japanese Stars!

The Paris Grand Slam (February 4-5) is fast approaching. It will give a good indication of the state ...

Will We See Ono Compete Again?

It has been read in various publications around the world today that 30 year old Shohei Ono, double Olympic ...

Tokyo Is Ready for Ippon

While Tokyo has dressed in the colours of autumn and the city offers its wonders to delight the eyes, ...

The Experience of a Lifetime

It's no secret that for the judo family coming to Japan again and again is a special moment each time. ...

Upside Down

The Tokyo Grand Slam is fast approaching. In a few days, the elite of world judo will once again be present ...

IJF Academy Mile Stone Course at the Kodokan

For several years the IJF Academy has proven its effectiveness in delivering teaching content that is ...

A Signing of Contracts is a Public Reaffirmation

Behind the scenes, in judo, there are often discussions, decisions and progressive moments which warrant ...

Uemura Sensei: Principles First

It could be said that the remit of the Kodokan President is to safeguard the essence of Jigoro Kano’s ...

Judo Family Saddened by the Loss of Mr Abe Shinzo

Following the tragic death of Mr Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, the International Judo Federation ...

AJJF National Championships: The Champions Are Back

The AJJF National Championships are an institution in Japan and for Japanese athletes it is a must-attend ...

Ichiro Abe Sensei Has Passed Away

It is with infinite sadness that we learn of the passing of Ichiro Abe sensei, Kodokan 10th dan, in his ...

Kiyoshi Murakami: One Life

It is often said that we only have one life but that if it is short, it is also broad and that we must ...

Auction for Judo Children

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 Elementary School National Championships in Japan were unavoidably ...

Kosei Inoue Bows Out

The information is important because it not only marks a turning point in the history of judo, especially ...

Tokyo 2020 - Krasniqi and Takato Open the Ball

We will remember from this first day of competition at the Tokyo 2020 Games that, yes, sport and especially ...

Media Information

Useful information for the media during the judo event.

Judo: What Is It All About?

As the Tokyo Olympics are fast approaching, let's look back to a lecture given by Kano Jigoro Shihan ...

The IJF Celebrates Olympic Day

We are getting closer and closer to the Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020. Our judo community is more united ...

Olympic Games Playbook for Athletes and Officials

The International Olympic Committee just published the last version of its Playbook with just over one ...

Nomura: I Want to Learn More

Tadahiro Nomura, born 10th December 1974 in Nara, Japan, is one of the most famous judoka in the world. ...

For a Few More Points

Everything you wanted to know about Olympic qualification. We have been talking about it for months and ...

Toshihiko Koga: An Artist Has Gone

The news fell overnight: Toshihiko Koga (JPN) passed away at the age of 53. Suddenly the world of judo ...

Traditionally Exciting

For all judo enthusiasts and not just the Japanese, the All Japan Judo Championship for Men and Women ...

How to Write Judo (1)

Japanese is a complex language, especially when it comes to translating it or at least when it comes ...

ABE vs MARUYAMA

Planet Judo has been waiting for that moment for months. After a long domestic qualification process, ...

JU NO RI - The Universal Principle of Adaptability

It is not possible to understand what judo is, if we do not perceive what its very essence is: the principle ...

Seiryoku-Zenyo: Ultimately, There is Simplicity

The Seiryoku-Zenyo principle, the best use of energy, is without doubt one of the most important principles ...

Health First

In light of the continued uncertainty still existing around the Covid-19 pandemic, along with considering ...

The Most Anticipated Match: Abe v. Sone

For more than 100 years (from 1916 for men and 1990 for women), the KINSHUKI High School Team National ...

Special Charity Auction by Japanese Judo Athletes

Many active players such as Ono Shohei or Abe Hifumi, and legendary judoka, like Inoue Kosei or Yamashita ...

Kodokan launched official YouTube channel

The Kodokan Judo Institute recently launched its YouTube channel to offer to the public various Judo ...

MURATA Naoki Passed Away

It is with deep sorrow that the Kodokan Institute informed the judo community of the sad news of the ...

Grandson of the Founder of Judo passed away

It is with deep sorrow we inform you that Honorary President of the Kodokan Judo Institute and All Japan ...

Just for the Love of Ippon

For the last day of competition at the Osaka Grand Slam, we asked several well known experts to give ...

Some Space and a lot of Pressure

Morgan Maury is a journalist for RMC Sport in France. He underlined for us the elements that were important ...

A First Day Synonymous with Ippon

The first day of the Osaka Grand Slam is just over and it is already time to analyse what happened in ...

Last Stop in Japan before the Olympic Games

For three days, the eyes of judo fans around the world will be focused on Japan, since the Osaka Grand ...

The Accreditation Fever

When does a judo competition start? Officially as soon as the first 'hajime' are pronounced by the referees. ...

Nippon Budokan, Where the Judo Legend is Written

At the end of August, for eight days, the Nippon Budokan will become the temple of judo, a function for ...

Closing of Entries

The moment that the entire judo community around the world is waiting for is approaching. The Judo World ...

Judo at the Heart of Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day that took place on June 20, the IOC announced the list of Refugee ...

World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Promo

World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented by PARK24 GROUP

Throw to Tokyo

The International Judo Federation launched its first online game to win a trip to the 2019 World Judo ...

Wolf Aaron crowned the last All Japan Openweight champion of Heisei era

Former -100kg world champion WOLF Aaron (JPN) claimed his first All Japan Openweight Championships title ...

Japan is getting ready for the Worlds

The first weekend of April, in Fukuoka, Japan, is usually dedicated to the All Japan Championships that ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 6

Judo was already included in the programme of the 1940 Olympic Games in Tokyo as the decision was taken ...

The Art of Judo - Episode 3 - Winters Dawn

On the road to Tokyo 2019 World Championships and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the International Judo Federation ...

The Art of Judo - Episode 3 - Trailer

We are about to release the third episode of the Art of Judo series. After autumn featuring the founder ...

5 Must-See Preliminary Round Clashes

The stars of the IJF World Judo Tour are out in force at the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam this week but joining ...

Qualification System - Games of the XXXII Olympiad – Tokyo 2020

For all judo athletes of the World Judo Tour, the Road to Tokyo started in Hohhot in 2018, on the occasion ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 5

An article on judo was published in the Olympic Review in January 1912. Even if the article was not signed, ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 4

British judo holds a special place in the history of world judo and can be related to the expansion of ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 3

For many centuries, almost unknown, the world discover the Land of the Rising sun in the second half ...

Kodokan Exhibition

The Kodokan Judo Institute (Kodokan) represents the origin of Judo that was started by Kano Jigoro Shihan ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 2

JUDO AS AN EDUCATIONAL METHOD

Spreading the Judo values

Judo originated in Japan, back in 1882. It is now enjoyed worldwide in more than 200 countries. The sport ...

From Martial Art to Olympic Sport - PART 1

You want to know everything about judo. Discover our series of articles about the history of our sport. ...

The Art of Judo: The Spirit of Summer

For the second episode of its series 'the Art of Judo', the International Judo Federation focused on ...

The Art of Judo: The Spirit of Summer

For the second episode of its series 'the Art of Judo', the International Judo Federation focused on ...

The Art of Judo - Episode 2 - Japan - Trailer

The Osaka Grand Slam is approaching very fast. Discover today the trailer of the second episode of the ...

Technical Analysis By Vladimir Barta

It is difficult to arrive on the last day of the individual World Championships, knowing that we still ...

The Abe's Dynasty

Abe Uta and Abe Hifumi won the world title the same day, writing a new page of the history of judo.

JudoWorlds2018: The Technical Analysis of Loretta Cusack-Doyle

The third day of the Baku World Judo Championships was a very interesting day and it was totally different ...

JudoWorlds2018: The Technical Analysis of Neil Adams

All judo enthusiasts were eagerly awaiting this second day of competition at the Baku World Judo Championships ...

Economic and Sports Cooperation in Vladivostok

The port city of Vladivostok, in the far east of Russia, is home to the Eastern Economic Forum for three ...

Interview Express: Hashimoto Soichi (JPN)

Hashimoto Soichi, born August 24 1991, is the current -73kg World Champion. In a category that was dominated ...

Interview Express: Tonaki Funa (JPN)

As we are getting closer to the 2018 edition of the World Championships, which will be held in Baku, ...

Interview Express: Shishime Ai (JPN)

The next reigning world champion to be invited to answer the questions of the interview express was Shishime ...

Interview Express: Wolf Aaron (JPN)

Last summer, Wolf Aaron became world champion in Budapest. We asked him five questions about his feelings ...

Exclusive Interview with Yasuhiro Yamashita

Yasuhiro Yamashita should not be presented anymore. True legend of world judo, he is one of those names ...

The Big Day is Approaching

It is unequivocally, indisputably the case that the International Judo Federation runs a world-class ...

Exclusive Interview with IJF President, Marius Vizer

On the occasion of the Hohhot Grand Prix (China) that also marks the launch of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic ...

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Takato Naohisa - Japan’s Favourite Son Rises In Red

In the history of combat sports, the athletes who earned the most fame and fortune and whose legacies ...

Inside Judo’s Toughest Course – Kangeiko at the Kodokan

Kano Jigoro shihan had a vision for judo, for the martial art that he created in 1882 as a 22-year-old ...

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KANO

In less than four years, the judo world will gather together in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ...

Interview Express - Asahina Sarah (JPN)

Asahina Sarah (JPN), answered to our questions for the second EXPRESS INTERVIEW (after the IJF President). ...

Yuki Nakai shares expertise with Japanese team

Kosen judo master Yuki Nakai visited the Japanese judo team’s National Training Centre in Tokyo, on ...

Tokyo Grand Slam 2017, Japan – DAY ONE

Hosts Japan win all seven gold medals on day one

Tokyo Grand Slam 2017, Japan – PREVIEW

ONO RETURNS FOR JAPAN AS FANS EYE DREAM MATCH – OLYMPIC CHAMPION V WORLD CHAMPION?

The Kodokan Celebrates the Birthday of Jigoro Kano and the World Judo Day

The Kodokan will celebrate the World Judo Day and the birth anniversary of Kano Jigoro Shihan (born October ...

What’s left in 2017?

Following a blockbuster 2017 Suzuki World Judo Championships, the undoubted highlight of the IJF calendar ...

20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 with 20 days to go

20 for 20 – The IJF presents 20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 as Tuesday 8 August marks 20 days ...

Get involved in Grand Slam week

Grand Slam week is upon us as the IJF World Judo Tour returns with the first Ekaterinburg Grand Slam ...

Nomura Tadahiro presents honorary black belt to Keanu Reeves

Judo’s only three-time Olympic champion Nomura Tadahiro has earned the greatest prizes and accolades ...

Japanese superstar coach Kanamaru arrives for Wales stay

The Japanese national team’s all-conquering coach Kanamaru Yusuke was unveiled to the public and judoka ...

13 Paris debutants to look out for at #JudoParis2017

Every judoka remembers their first Paris tournament. Whatever the latest batch of newcomers go on to ...

$50,000 award for end-of-year world leaders

The International Judo Federation has awarded all 14 judoka who ended 2016 as the world number ones with ...

25 champions look ahead to #JudoParis2017 with 25 days to go

1. Majlinda KELMENDI (KOS) -52kg Rio 2016 Olympic champion For me the Paris Grand Slam is the most beautiful ...

Olympic champion Baker Mashu returns at #JudoParis2017

Olympic champion Baker Mashu will wear his gold backpatch for the first time at the Paris Grand Slam ...

Majlinda Kelmendi and Ono Shohei win IJF Judoka of the Year Awards

Rio 2016 Olympic champions Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS) and Ono Shohei (JPN) have won the IJF Judoka of the ...

Mr. Chonosuke Takaki passed away

It is with deep sadness that the All Japan Judo Federation informed the Judo family of the untimely passing ...

Three out of four for Japan as world champion leads the way during day two of the Tokyo Grand Slam

On this second day of competition at the Judo Grand Slam Tokyo 2016 in Japan, four categories were in ...

Judo Grand Slam Tokyo 2016 in Japan - PREVIEW

What better place than Tokyo in Japan to conclude a particularly successful Olympic season for judo! ...

Qingdao Grand Prix 2016, China – DAY TWO

The IJF World Judo Tour’s final Grand Prix for 2016 showcased the middleweights on day two in China ...

Jean-Luc Rougé Awarded by Japanese Government

On November 3, 2016, the Japanese government has published the list of the 2016 “Autumn” decorations. ...

Bhutan backed by Japanese Olympic medallists

The International Judo Federation’s newest members, the Bhutan Judo Association, recently welcomed ...

Dr. Michel Brousse Awarded by Japanese Government

On November 3, 2016, the Japanese government has published the list of the 2016 “Autumn” decorations. ...

Judo for the World Finalist of the Sportel Awards

After a very successful first day for the International Judo Federation at Sportel Monaco 2016, the world’s ...

Japanese legend Hosokawa Shinji leads masterclass in Mongolia

IJF Education and Coaching Commission Hosokawa Shinji led a four-day technical masteclass in Ulaanbaatar, ...

Judo Family Mourns The Passing Of Hiroshi Minatoya

Minatoya, was born on October 17, 1943 in Toyama, and graduated from Tenri University.