WA athletes recognised in CombatAUS National Categorisation Framework for 2026
Judo athletes across Australia are recognised through the National Categorisation Framework, developed by the Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS) in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Judo Australia. Categorisation helps identify athletes with Olympic and World Championship podium potential and aligns them with the support needed at each stage of their development. […]
WA Athletes Attend 2026 National NextGen Camp
A group of Western Australian judoka recently attended the 2026 National NextGen Camp, held from 15–18 January 2026 at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. The camp is designed for emerging athletes preparing to transition into the Cadet age group and provided an important development opportunity for judoka born in 2011 and 2012. […]
WA Athletes Attend 2026 National High Performance & Pathways Camp
A strong group of Western Australian athletes recently represented our state at the 2026 National High Performance & Pathways Camp, held from 12–17 January 2026 at the National Performance Centre (NPC) in Albert Park, Melbourne. Delivered by Judo Australia and CombatAus, the camp brought together Australia’s leading performance and pathways athletes for a week of […]
A 30-Year Tradition Continues: Komazawa High School Visits Western Australia
Judo Western Australia is pleased to highlight a special international training opportunity this December and January, as UWA Judo Club hosts Komazawa High School (Japan) as part of a long-standing Japanese judo exchange that dates back more than 30 years. This enduring relationship reflects the deep cultural and technical ties between Western Australian judo and […]
Judo WA Named Finalist for Team of the Year at 2025 WA Sport Awards
Judo Western Australia is proud to announce that the Judo WA 2025 State Team has been named a finalist for Team of the Year at the 2025 WA Sport Awards, as announced by SportWest on Thursday, 18 December 2025. With a record 265 nominations across 13 categories, this year’s WA Sport Awards reflect the extraordinary […]
3 WA Judoka Successfully Pass Kodokan Dan Examinations in Tokyo
Judo Western Australia is proud to recognise the achievement of three WA judoka who successfully passed their Kodokan Dan examinations during the 2025 WA–Japan Judo Exchange Program, held in Tokyo, Japan. The examinations took place on Friday, 12 December 2025 at the Kodokan, the spiritual home of judo. Representing Western Australia, O’ren Kelly (UWA Judo […]
Western Australia on the World Stage at the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam
Western Australia featured prominently at one of judo’s most prestigious international events, the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam, held in Tokyo, Japan from 6–7 December 2025, with WA representation spanning both elite competition and international officiating. Maria Swan (UWA Judo Club) was the sole Western Australian athlete selected to represent Australia, competing in the Women’s –78kg […]
November Dan Grading Welcomes Four New Black Belts in WA
On Sunday, 30 November 2025, Judo WA proudly hosted its end-of-year Dan Grading, marking an exciting milestone for four dedicated judoka who achieved promotion to 1st Dan (Shodan). We are delighted to announce that Alexander Vasilyev and Estela Hogarth of UWA Judo Club, Rudi Muller of Perth Judo Club, and Leonie Zenari of Broome Judo […]
Judo Australia’s Kata Commissioner Delivers 3-Day Seminar in WA
Judo WA was proud to host a comprehensive three-day kata seminar from 22–25 November, led by Judo Australia Kata Commission Chair and IJF Kata Judge Ernie Wakamatsu (5th Dan). Delivered in collaboration with Judo Australia, the seminar was open to coaches, senior athletes, and kata enthusiasts alike, and was an excellent opportunity to deepen technical […]
Maelie Tournier Delivers a Strong Performance at the 2025 Podgorica Junior European Cup
From 22–23 November, Western Australian judoka Maelie Tournier (-52kg, UWA Judo Club) represented Australia at the 2025 Podgorica Junior European Cup in Montenegro, gaining valuable international experience against a deep field of European competitors. Maelie began her campaign in the quarter-final against Cyprus’ Adamantia Christodoulidou, securing victory after her opponent received hansokumake, advancing her to […]