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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

Galway Judo Club will host an Summer School for Judo 8th – 12th July 2019 Summer School 2019 Poster Further details are also posted in our Events Calendar https://irishjudoassociation.ie/calendar/Read more

Ireland’s Fittest Family – Applications 2019 Applications are open and families can apply here: rte.ie/irelandsfittestfamily or call 01 531 3933 for more information IFF7 logoRead more

The second National Grading of 2019 take place the 16th June 2019 Some important notes: 1. the IJA has brought in pre-registration for National Gradings to include payment – so no payment on the day – please register for the next National Grading – details below https://irishjudoassociation.ie/policies-forms/  click on the white box with 3 blackRead more

Jim O’Sullivan RIP The Executive Committee, the judo office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Patrick O’Sullivan Waterford Judo Club and his brother Michael O’Sullivan Cork City Judo Club and their extended family on the passing of their father Jim.  Jim was a founding member of Cork JudoRead more

The Referee Commission & Development Commission are hosting a Beginner Course for Referees. Course Fee is €10.00. Sylvia O’Flynn is the contact, please email sylvia.oflynn@irishjudoassociation.ie to book your place. See here for more detailsRead more

All Ireland Schools 2019 – Entry List Please see attached All Ireland Schools Entry List for our event Sunday 19th May 2019. All Ireland Schools 2019 – Entry List If you have any queries regarding same, please email the office: admin@irishjudoassociation.ie Coaches are reminded that only those who registered for a Coach Pass through theRead more

Ray Stears announces the 2nd June 2019 for the next RESUS First Aid Course. This will include CPR/AED first aid course with a 2 year international certification. The course will be held in Portmarnock Community Centre, Portmarnock starting at 1pm for 3 hours, course fee is €65.00 including registration to the Irish Heart Foundation. PlacesRead more

***Close Date Extended – All Ireland Schools 2019*** Due to some calls to the Competitions Chair over the weekend and today, the close date has been extended to midnight Wednesday the 15th May 2019 to allow for further entries after judo classes tonight & tomorrow night. The entry system will automatically close at 11.59pm WednesdayRead more

IJF Grand Slam Baku 2019 Congratulations to Ben Fletcher on winning bronze at the Grand Slam in Baku Sunday 12th May 2019. Another excellent performance on the road to Tokyo 2020. Bronze – BenRead more