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Irish Judo Association – Strategic Plan 2016-2026 The Irish Judo Association today launches their Strategic Plan for the organisation for the next five years which includes their mission to ‘develop, foster, promote and organise judo activities and offer guidance and leadership whilst preserving the integrity and principles of the sport of judo on the islandRead more

To All Clubs Nage-no-Kata Course for IJA Coaches This is the first time a special course for our club coaches is being run. It is an opportunity to learn approaches to teaching the Nage-no-Kata with advice on the latest developments in this kata. Booklet for coaches will be available on the day. Cost: €75 perRead more

Let’s Get Back to Judo Sport Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland is launching ‘Let’s Get Back’, a national awareness campaign encouraging the Irish public to get back involved in the sport and exercise that they love. A major TV advertising campaign has started in Ireland with the ultimate aim of getting people back toRead more

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National Grading – 7th November 2021 Please note a National Grading has been scheduled for the 7th November 2021 in Phibblestown, Dublin. The IJA has committed to reducing the entry fee by 50% to €20.00 for this event. This event is open to members with an IJA licence in place for 2021 with a gradeRead more

The Federation of Irish Sport in association with EBS launched the 2021 Volunteer in Sports Awards earlier this month. Nominate an outstanding Irish Judo club volunteer in Sport today and be in with a chance to win €1000 for your local sports club by simply nominating!! Don’t delay – Nominate today! In partnership, the FederationRead more

Women in Sport Visibility – Young Role Models  Please see updated brief from Antoinette Earl regarding the pillar of Visibility within our Women in Sport programme. The IJA would like to wish our new Role Models the very best for the future and hope they enjoy their experience. Role Models – Explanation for Coaches ContactRead more

Ciaran Crawford – RIP The Executive Committee, the Judo Office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to the Crawford family on the sudden and untimely passing of Ciaran Crawford a former junior member of Yamakwai Judo Club. We send our deepest sympathies to his parents Kevin and Sinead atRead more

Women in Sport – Club Development Project Update Antoinette Earl the Chair of the Irish Judo Association’s Women in Sport Commission contacted all clubs a few months ago to advise of the Women in Sport Club Development Project. Please see some details and an update for our clubs. WIS – Club Development Project Antoinette’s contactRead more

OSA Judo Club – Newbridge, Co Kildare On behalf of the President Mr Seán Fleming, the Executive Board and our members, we would like to welcome OSA Judo Club to the Irish Judo Association. Head Coach Iwona Osenkowska is very excited to open up a new judo club in the Newbridge region in Kildare. IwonaRead more