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In recent weeks, the IJA Grading Commission has received theory & technical videos, grading assessments and has calculated points from competitions. The Grading Commission would like to congratulate the following judoka who have been recently promoted: 1st Dan (Technical) Mark O’Connor Athenry Judo Club 2nd Dan Joshua Green Konarakai Judo Club Andreeas Binder Athenry JudoRead more

Please be advised that the next CPR/Defibrillation and first aid webinar will take place on Sunday January 10th at 2pm. The course is open to adults and children from 12 years upwards. Duration 2 hours. Course fee €40. A Certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees. To reserve a place, please contact resusfirstaidireland@gmail.comRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Living with Covid 19 – Update 31st December 2020 The IJA office has communicated to all clubs today that Level 5 of the Living with Covid 19 plan is now in operation, therefore no judo is permitted at this time. Please refer to relevant local government guidelines toRead more

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clubs, members, staff and friends of Irish Judo. The Judo Office will close Wednesday 23rd December 2020 at 1.00pm and re-open Monday 4th January 2021 at 9.30am.Read more

Ray Stears from Portmarknock Judo Club submitted this to the office today, it’s a few years back but wonderful to see the focus and passion of judo Judo For Peace 2009 Are you in the video??Read more

Introducing JUDOFEST 2020! December 27th 2020 As a special holiday treat for the end of a complicated and difficult year for everyone, the International Judo Federation has planned an exciting day-long online judo festival – JUDOFEST 2020. The festival will feature top athletes, coaches, highlight programmes, and panel discussions on a variety of judo-related topics.Read more

The Irish Judo Association is delighted to welcome Carrie O’Keeffe to the company to take up the role of Aspire Graduate for the next eleven months. We wish Carrie the very best of luck in her new role. The Association is also pleased to announce that Ciaran Ward is the new Performance Director for theRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Living with Covid 19 – Update 1st December 2020 The IJA office communicated to all clubs yesterday that the Association was waiting on further clarification via Sport Ireland from the Return to Sport Expert Group regarding indoor sport activity under Level 3 of the Living with Covid 19Read more

To All Clubs The Irish Judo Association received communication from Sport Ireland on Friday afternoon 27th November 2020 with regards to the 26 counties exiting Level 5 restrictions under the Living with Covid 19 plan Ireland: ‘Sport Ireland would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution the sports sector has made in adheringRead more

40th Anniversary of First Women Championships NYC 1980 40 years ago two young Irish women set off on a journey that changed the face of competitive judo for Irish women. We spoke with these women recently to reminisce about their life in judo in Ireland. Teresa Coughlan Teresa started judo at 10 years of ageRead more