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Judo culture
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 ...

Judo culture
Seiryoku-Zenyo: Ultimately, There is Simplicity

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

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Health First

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

Video
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 ...

Solidarity
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
Matsushita Saburo Passed Away

We are deeply saddened to announce that Matsushita Saburo, a member of the board of directors of the ...

Kodokan
MURATA Naoki Passed Away

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

Tokyo 2020
Japan Unveils the Olympic Team

Only one name was known so far (Sone Akira in +78kg) and one remains uncertain, in the men's -66kg weight ...

VIDEO
A Day In The Life - Ono Shohei

Follow Ono Shohei's golden day at the Düsseldorf Grand Slam 2020.

VIDEO
P4P King Ono Shohei returns in Germany

Olympic and world champion Ono Shohei (JPN) is chasing his fifth Düsseldorf title this weekend.

One Week To Go
10 key storylines for #JudoParis

The IJF presents 10 key storylines for #JudoParis, the first Grand Slam of the season, from Saturday ...

VIDEO - MASTERS PREVIEW
Japanese legend Ebinuma back to his best

Three-time world champion Ebinuma Masashi (JPN) won his first IJF gold medal in the -73kg category in ...