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The final National Grading of 2019 take place the 20th October 2019 in Phibblestown Community Centre Some important notes: 1. The IJA has brought in pre-registration to include payment – so no payment on the day Register for the National Grading here – National Grading Registration System will close on 17th October 2019 at 5pmRead more

IJA Level 2 Coaching Course – Connaught The Coaching Commission announces that the next Level 2 Coaching Course will be held in Athenry Judo Club This is a six day course over three weekends 19th & 20th October 2019,  23rd & 24th  November 2019 and 18th & 19th January 2020 Please see Course Registration formRead more

Well done to Ren Bu Kan member Tomasz Wozniak who won Gold at the Serbian Open Masters in Belgrade. He also won bronze in the Open category. Ren Bu Kan continue to win medals all over the world.Read more

Open Randori – Paul Cummins School of Judo Paul Cummins Leinster Academy Lead announces an Open Randori session this Saturday 21st September 2019 11am to 1pm. Aspiring Cadets and Juniors are welcome to attend. Open Randori is for all other Senior & Veteran Members to attend. Mat fee will apply and be relevant to theRead more

***Save the Dates – Level 2 Coaching Course – Coming Soon*** The Coaching Commission announces the next Level 2 Coaching Course with the following provisional dates: 19th & 20th October 2019 23rd & 24th November 2019 18th & 19th January 2020 Venue: Athenry Galway Price: €400.00 includes lunch – payment plans available Further details toRead more

Anti-Doping Education Seminar 2019 15th December 2019 – 11.30am to 2.30pm The Irish Judo Association has invited Sport Ireland Anti-Doping Unit to host an Anti-Doping Education seminar for all our aspiring & emerging National Squad players, plus their coaches and their parents if the judoka are under 18. Whilst attendance is not compulsory, the AssociationRead more

Heart of England 2019 – Victories for Ireland The Irish Judo Association had eight Judoka fighting in the UK this weekend at the Heart of England. Great performances from everyone fighting with real heart and passion. Two golds, two silvers, a bronze and two 5th place finishes in total. Gold Penny Wells Lion Judo ClubRead more

The Irish Judo Association was delighted to receive notification that Sport Ireland has allocated substantial funding to our new Women in Sport project – Change the Numbers. Sport Ireland announced Thursday the 5th September that the Association has received €20,000 for 2019 with a further €20,000 for 2020 allocated subject to funding allocations from theRead more

IJA Level 1 Coaching Course – Munster The Coaching Commission announces that the next Level 1 Coaching Course will be held in Killarney Judo Club This is a four day course over two weekends 5th & 6th October 2019 and 30th November & 1st December 2019. Please see Course Registration form for further details: CoachingRead more

Open Randori – Paul Cummins School of Judo Paul Cummins Leinster Academy Lead announces an Open Randori session this Saturday 7th September 2019 11am to 1pm. Aspiring Cadets and Juniors are welcome to attend. Open Randori is for all other Senior & Veteran Members to attend. Mat fee will apply and be relevant to theRead more