UWA Judo Club Showcases Judo to UWA Sport Science Students
The UWA Judo Club recently partnered with the School of Sport Science at the University of Western Australia to deliver a series of demonstration classes as part of the SSEH1102 unit, Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance. Across four sessions, each with 30–35 students, UWA judo athlete and sport science student Alex Vasilyev introduced fundamental judo […]
Building Safer Mats: Judo WA Hosts First Aid & Sports Trainer Training with Sports Medicine Australia
Over the weekend of 20–21 September 2025, Judo Western Australia partnered with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) to deliver a series of nationally recognised training courses in First Aid, CPR, and Level 1 Sports Trainer. Held at SouthWest Judo Academy in Port Kennedy, the sessions brought together coaches, athletes, volunteers, and parents from across the WA […]
Judo WA 2025 Annual General Meeting
Judo Western Australia held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 12 September at the Ibis Hotel, immediately prior to the Gala & Awards Night. This year’s AGM was a significant milestone for the organisation, as we farewelled two valued directors — Celeste Knoester and Peter Woollons. Celeste concluded six years of dedicated service […]
Judo WA Host 2025 Gala
On Friday, 12 September, Judo Western Australia held its 2025 Gala & Awards Night at the Ibis Hotel Perth. The evening brought together life members, directors, club representatives, athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families to celebrate the achievements of the past year and the strength of the WA judo community. The highlight of the evening was […]
Judo WA Publishes 2025 Annual Report
Judo Western Australia is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, now available to the public. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting the progress of our sport across Western Australia. It includes reports from the Chair and CEO, updates on membership, participation, performance, events, development programs, […]
Judo WA Participants Set to Travel to Japan for 2025 WA-Japan Judo Exchange Program
Judo Western Australia is preparing to deliver the next stage of its WA-Japan Judo Exchange Program, with Western Australian athletes, coaches and judo participants set to travel to Japan in December 2025 as part of the program’s Year 2 activities. The WA-Japan Judo Exchange Program forms part of Judo WA’s broader Asian Engagement Project, which […]
UWA’s Clement Chan Promoted to State A Referee at the 2025 Perth International Open
The 2025 Perth International Open not only showcased incredible judo on the mat, but also milestones in the development of our referees. One of the standout stories of the weekend was the promotion of Clement Chan from UWA Judo Club, one of Western Australia’s emerging referees. Clement began the day officiating as a State B […]
Father’s Day Judo Spectacle: 2025 Perth International Open Wrap-Up
On Sunday, 7 September at the Gold Netball Centre, the 2025 Perth International Open brought together 131 judoka across 205 entries for a huge day of competition and community. While the field was predominantly Western Australian, we also welcomed competitors from Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia, along with special international guests from Indonesia and New […]
WA Athletes Deliver at the 2025 Hangzhou Asian Open
The 2025 Hangzhou Asian Open saw Western Australian judoka deliver outstanding performances on the international stage, bringing home one gold and two silver medals for Australia. Day 1 – Gold for Vas Middleton Day 1 featured Vas Middleton (Perth Judo Club) in the Men’s Under 66kg division. After receiving a first-round bye, Vas entered the […]
Join Our Team: Judo WA is Hiring an Operations Officer
Judo Western Australia (Judo WA) is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a part-time Operations Officer. This role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of Judo WA’s strategic plan, working closely with our CEO, committees, clubs, and members to deliver programs and events across both metropolitan and […]