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 […]
2025 WA-Japan Judo Exchange Program Strengthens International Relationships and Development Pathways
Judo Western Australia has successfully delivered the latest stage of its WA-Japan Judo Exchange Program, with 14 coaches and 15 young athletes travelling to Japan in December 2025 as part of the program’s Year 2 activities. The program formed part of Judo WA’s broader Asian Engagement Project and supported the organisation’s long-term objective of strengthening […]
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 […]
WA Veterans Judoka Come Together for 2025 Vets Weekend
The 2025 WA Veterans Weekend brought together judoka from across the state for three days of technical instruction, shared experiences, and community connection from 21–23 November. Hosted alongside the 2025 WA Futures Camp at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp, the weekend provided veterans with the opportunity to step onto the tatami through a series of well-paced […]
Western Australians Shine at the 2025 Hong Kong Asian Open
The 2025 Hong Kong Asian Open took place from 22–23 November in Hong Kong, bringing together rising judoka from across Asia and beyond. Five Western Australian athletes proudly represented Australia, showcasing skill, determination, and strong competitive spirit on the international stage. -63kg: Saya Middleton Claims Gold in Spectacular Fashion Saya Middleton (-63kg, Perth Judo Club) […]
Futures Camp 2025 Delivers a Big Weekend of Judo, Learning and Fun
Over the weekend of 21–23 November, young judoka from across Western Australia came together for the 2025 WA Futures Camp, proudly supported by Healthway through the Fuel to Go & Play initiative. The camp brought together some of our most dedicated and promising junior athletes for a three-day experience blending technical development, physical conditioning, and […]