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 &

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two-time Olympian and one of Australia’s top judoka delivered a series of high-quality sessions focused on JA pathways, competition preparation, and performance strategy.   It was fantastic to see so many ACT judoka—athletes and coaches—taking full advantage of this opportunity to learn, sharpen skills, and elevate their judo knowledge.   A big thank you to Judo Australia  for making Nathan’s visit possible and enabling him to share his expertise, energy, and insights.   We l

Two-time Olympian and one of Australia’s top judoka will be running a series of exclusive Judo sessions  focused on competition pathways and performance. Fri 14 Nov – High Rollers Judo Club ·  5:00 – 6:30pm – JA Pathway Sat 15 Nov – Beyond Grappling Club ·    9:30 – 11:00am – JA Pathway ·   11:00 – 11:45am – Comp Strategy for Coaches Open and free to ACT members aged 13+  competing or preparing for National Event Series level. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of Austr