Judo WA Secures Increased Government Support Through Industry Investment Program
Judo Western Australia is proud to announce that following the completion of the State Sporting Association Recognition, Triennial Categorisation, and Annual Organisation Performance Assessment, the organisation has successfully secured a positive recategorisation under the WA Government’s Industry Investment Program. This achievement sees Judo WA move from Step 1 of Category E to Step 1 of […]
UWA Judo Club to Host Indonesian University Exchange Training Sessions
Judo WA is pleased to share an exciting international opportunity for our community. In early September, the University of Western Australia (UWA), in collaboration with UWA Sport and UWA Judo Club, will host eight Indonesian University students who are also members of the Indonesian National Judo Team. As part of the exchange, UWA Judo Club […]
WA Athletes Take Silver at the 2025 Adelaide International Open
The 2025 Adelaide International Open, part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series, saw a small but determined contingent of Western Australian athletes take to the tatami. Representing UWA Judo Club, three WA athletes competed across four divisions and delivered an impressive return of three silver medals. Silver Medalists Other Competitors With Adelaide complete, WA […]
Remaining 2025 State Training Session Dates Finalised
Judo WA is excited to announce the remaining State Training sessions for 2025. These events provide an excellent opportunity for judoka of all levels to come together, refine their skills, and train alongside athletes from across Western Australia. Upcoming Sessions & Times Session format: the first time below is for Under 15s (11–14), and the […]
Judo Ryu Western Australia Hosts the 2025 Judo Ryu Judo Championships
On Sunday, 17 August, Judo Ryu Western Australia delivered the 2025 Judo Ryu Judo Championships at the Hilton PCYC. The event brought together just under 100 judoka from across the state, with athletes competing in approximately 50 divisions in a spirited day of competition. The Championships once again highlighted the strength of WA’s judo community, […]
WA Judoka Represent Australia Across Europe and Asia in July
July was a monumental month for Western Australian judo athletes, with competitors from UWA Judo Club and Perth Judo Club proudly representing Australia at major international events across Europe and Asia. From Junior European Cups in Prague and Paks to Asian Cups and Opens in Taipei, Hong Kong and Macau, our athletes gained valuable experience […]
Joshua Coetzee’s Golden Victory and Team Bronze in Pretoria
Joshua Coetzee, a promising young member of the Judo WA community who trains at Kano Judo Schools in Joondalup, has returned home triumphant after competing at the 2025 South African Open Judo Championships in Pretoria from 2–5 July. Representing the Asia-Pacific region as the sole overseas competitor, Josh showcased exceptional skill and determination against some […]
Celeste Knoester Earns IJF International Referee Licence
Judo Western Australia would like to proudly congratulate Celeste Knoester on passing the International Judo Federation (IJF) International Referee examination and practical assessment in Pretoria, South Africa. Celeste attended the IJF Referee and Coaching Retraining Seminar from 24–25 June 2025, successfully completing both written and practical exams. She then continued to referee at the Tshwane […]
Maria Swan Shows Grit in Senior World Championships Debut
Western Australia’s Maria Swan has wrapped up her campaign at the 2025 OTP Bank World Senior Judo Championships in Budapest, Hungary, representing Australia with pride in the Women’s Under 78kg division. Maria received a first-round bye and stepped onto the tatami in the Round of 32 against Slovenia’s Metka Lobnik. In a hard-fought contest, Maria […]
WA Leaders Represent Australia on the World Stage at 2025 World Judo Championships
While Australia’s top judoka take to the tatami at the 2025 OTP Bank World Judo Championships in Budapest, two highly respected figures from the Western Australian judo community are also making an impact behind the scenes. Mr Carlo Knoester is serving as an IJF Referee Supervisor, contributing his deep refereeing expertise to ensure the event […]