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Kata Worlds 2023
Beyond the Kata

Attending the Kata World Championships Abu Dhabi 2023 means having the chance to see the best specialists ...

Kata Worlds 2023
How to Judge Kata

As the Kata World Championships Abu Dhabi 2023 begin, some explanation is helpful on how the kata are ...

WJD 2023 - Bring a Friend
Message from IJF President on World Judo Day

"For more than twelve years, 28th October has marked an important date in our calendar.

Kata Worlds 2023
Worldwide Development Through Kata

The Abu Grand Slam has just ended and all eyes are already turning to the Kata World Championships 2023 ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (25): Yvonne Boenisch (GER)

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

Abu Dhabi GS
More Judo to Come in Abu Dhabi

In three days of competition, a lot always happens, there are disappointments for some but above all ...

Abu Dhabi GS
-100kg: A Red Backpatch and a Gold Medal

Michael Korrel was the man to beat, starting the day at the top of the sheet.

Abu Dhabi GS
Technical Analysis, Day 3: Learning the Rules is Always Imperative.

Among the Referee Supervisors in Abu Dhabi is a new member of the team, Olympic referee Evgeny Rakhlin. ...

Abu Dhabi GS
+100kg: Tasoev Completes his Collection

There was muscle, a lot of muscle on the tatami today, many watts too, as the heavyweights exude power ...

Abu Dhabi GS
+78kg: Nunes Is Getting Stronger and Stronger

Having reached the podium on the World Judo Tour several times this year, Xin Su (CHN) had hopes of collecting ...

Abu Dhabi GS
-78kg: Bellandi Remains World Number 1

Some categories set the tone from the draw. We know that we will be treated to a great spectacle with ...

Abu Dhabi GS
-90kg: The Comeback of Majdov

The number one seed, Christian Parlati (ITA) did not imagine such a difficult opener.