WA Judoka Represent Australia at 2025 Panamerican-Oceania Championships
Six of Western Australia’s rising and elite judoka proudly represented Australia at the 2025 Panamerican-Oceania Junior and Senior Judo Championships, held across back-to-back weeks in Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile this April. Junior Championships – Lima, Peru 19 April 2025 Three WA athletes competed in the Junior Championships in Lima: Timeo Tournier (Under 66kg) Olivia […]
Dan Grading Workshop Prepares WA Judoka for Next Step
On Sunday, 13 April, Judo WA hosted a successful Dan Grading Workshop for two dedicated judoka preparing to take the next step in their judo journey – the pursuit of their first dan grade. Held over three hours, the intensive session provided a comprehensive overview of the dan grading process, offering clarity around expectations, technical […]
WA Judoka Represent Australia at Junior European Cups
Judo Western Australia proudly acknowledges the efforts of two talented WA judoka who recently represented Australia in Europe at the 2025 Poznan and Lignano Junior European Cups. These prestigious events featured some of the world’s top junior athletes and provided invaluable international experience for our representatives. Poznan Junior European Cup Location: Poznan, PolandDates: 5–6 April […]
Team WA Continues Podium Form at the 2025 Melbourne International Open
The 2025 Melbourne International Open took place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Victoria. Just 1 week after the 2025 Fuel to Go & Play Judo WA State Championships, WA’s judoka continued their momentum on the national stage. Athletes representing WA clubs delivered another strong performance […]
UWA Tops the Podium at the 2025 Fuel to Go & Play Judo WA State Championships
The 2025 Fuel to Go & Play Judo WA State Championships were held on Sunday, 30 March at the Gold Netball Centre, bringing together nearly 200 athletes from across Western Australia for a thrilling day of competition. Seven clubs were represented in this year’s championships, with judoka of all ages and experience levels stepping onto […]
WA Hosts National J-Girls Mat Takeover
Sunday, 23 March 2025, saw the Judo WA community come together for an inspiring day on the tatami as part of Judo Australia’s national J-Girls initiative. Delivered under the banner of the J-Girls National Mat Takeover, the Perth event brought together girls and women from across Western Australia to celebrate the sport of judo, foster […]
Judo Ryu WA Hosts a Successful 2025 Fremantle Open
On Sunday, 9 March, Judo Ryu WA hosted the 2025 Fremantle Open, bringing together approximately 100 WA judoka for an exciting day of competition. This event marked the second club competition of 2025 and provided an excellent opportunity for judoka across various age groups—from U9s to +15s—to test their skills on the tatami. The Fremantle […]
WA Judoka Compete at 2025 Portimao Junior European Cup
Judo Western Australia is proud to acknowledge the performances of four WA judoka who represented Australia at the 2025 Portimao Junior European Cup, held in Portugal from 8-9 March. The competition featured high-caliber international athletes, providing a valuable experience for our WA representatives. Day 1: Men’s Under 66kg & Women’s Under 63kg Timeo Tournier (UWA […]
Maria Swan Represents Australia at 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix
Judo Western Australia is proud to recognise Maria Swan’s recent representation of Australia at the 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix, held from 7-9 March. Competing in the Women’s Under 78kg division, Maria faced high-level international opposition in this prestigious event on the IJF World Tour. After receiving a bye in the opening round, Maria took […]
WA Referees Making Their Mark on the National and International Stage
Judo Western Australia is proud to highlight the achievements of two of our esteemed referees, Celeste Knoester and Patrick Tichelaar, who recently officiated at major national events as part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series. Patrick Tichelaar at the 2025 Canberra International Open Patrick Tichelaar, a National A-level referee, was on the mats at the […]