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

The Paris Grand Slam (February 4-5) is fast approaching.

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 GS 2022
Tokyo Is Ready for Ippon

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

Tokyo GS 2022
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. ...

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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
IJF Academy Mile Stone Course at the Kodokan

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

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A Signing of Contracts is a Public Reaffirmation

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

Interview
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 ...

Portrait
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 ...