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Action packed morning ! – SAT 7 March 2026
We’ve got an action‑packed schedule, and everyone is invited to be part of the energy: ACT State Squad – Nationals Training - 11:30am – 1:00pm High‑level training for those preparing for Nationals. Let’s push hard and represent strongly! Black Belt Grading - 10:00am – 11:30am A huge milestone for our candidates going for sho-dan and san-dan. Come along and support our judoka as they take this important step! Special Session with Guest Coach Dennis Buttler (Overseas Coach)


ACT on the mats at the Sydney International Open!
What a weekend in Liverpool for our ACT judoka at the Sydney International Open ! From Boys, Girls, Cadets and Juniors through to Seniors, Kyu, Veterans, the team showed real grit, great judo and top-tier sportsmanship across the board. Huge effort from every athlete, coach, referee and supporter who made it happen at the Whitlam Leisure Centre —you did the Territory proud. Mat Side energy: • Weekend reel (Courtesy Ni-Bonchi Club): https://www.facebook.com/reel/9500075679789


ACT Results | 2026 Canberra International Open – GOULBURN
A fantastic showing from our ACT athletes at the Canberra International Open in Goulburn ! The competition was tough, the energy was high, and our players delivered some outstanding performances across the mats. Beyond Grappling Club finished 4th overall on the medal tally in the cadets and above categories — an excellent team effort showcasing depth, grit, and consistency across divisions. High Rollers put on an incredible performance, finishing 2nd overall in the Boys &


Canberra International Open @ GOULBURN - Day 3 Wrap Up
The younger judoka definitely electrified the Veolia Arena as the U11, U13, U15 and Senior Kyu divisions got underway. The loud support of fellow family, friends and competitors from the grandstand brought heat and energy throughout. The three mats were heated all morning as the flurry of throws were displayed on the tatami, including a mix of feet and hip techniques. Popular throws included osoto gari, seoi otoshi, uchi mata and harai goshi. With that, our action-packed


Canberra International Open @ GOULBURN – Day 2 Wrap Up
Goulburn was filled with intense and technical fights. Judoka across our cadet, junior and senior divisions went all out yesterday in a hard-fought day of big throws, submissions, and everything in between. We had visitors internationally from New Zealand, Russia, Mongolia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, together with competitors from our fellow states whilst our ACT judoka proved themselves on the tatami. Seoi otoshi was the popular throw of the day, alongside numerous throws consi


Canberra International Open @ GOULBURN - Day 1
Welcome back to our competitors in Goulburn for the 2026 Canberra International! The judoka were met with a sudden onset of colder weather as the kata and veterans competitions went underway. There were 8 pairs demonstrating 5 different katas, displaying all the different forms in elegance and refined technique. The veteran competition was fierce with plenty of sacrifice techniques. The evening ended with a referee seminar about the latest 2026 rule changes. Good luck to our
Call for Entries 2026 Canberra International Open @ Goulburn Early Bird Registrations Close on 26 January 2026 !
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event! Early Bird registrations close on 26 January 2026 , so lock in your spot today and take advantage of the savings. Early bird registration deadline: Midnight, Monday 26 January 2026 Event dates: 13 February – 15 February 2026 Register now : https://www.judoact.org/canberra-international-open Spectator entry is FREE – come along and cheer on the talented competitors as they battle it out. Your support makes all the


ACT State Squad Training for Nationals
Get ready for the Nationals! Join our focused training sessions designed to sharpen your skills and prepare you for Nationals competition. Training Dates & Venues Sat 31 Jan 2026 BGC 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Sat 7 Mar 2026 Ni Bonchi 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Sat 21 Mar 2026 High Rollers 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Sat 16 May 2026 Ni Bonchi 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Sat 30 May 2026 BGC 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ✅ Open to all JudoACT members ✅ Focused on Nati


What an Incredible Kata Experience!
Today’s Special Kata Sessions with 5th DAN Ernie Wakamatsu were a huge success! A massive thank you to Ernie for delivering such high-quality instruction and sharing his deep expertise with our Judo ACT community. From our youngest judoka to our senior Dan candidates, everyone walked away inspired, motivated, and better equipped in their kata journey. Highlights from the Day: • Focused Under 13s session with fantastic energy • Strong technical work from our Over 13s & Adults


2026 Canberra International Open @ GOULBURN, entries now open
TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026 CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL OPEN @ GOULBURN, 13 -15 FEB 2026 For Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Cadets, Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women, Senior Men, Senor Kyu, Veterans, Adaptive click 'Apply Judoka' Kata Event Guide - 2026 Canberra International Open
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