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Ronda Rousey: Using Judo as the foundations for a combat career
For much of the last decade, Ronda Rousey has been the biggest name in women’s mixed martial arts. Moreover, Rowdy arguably established herself as the most decorated judoka to compete in MMA, claiming the women’s bantamweight title in both Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. So, let’s take a look at how judo proved to be the springboard to Rousey’s combat career. Read more
Judoka Islam Al-Shehabi was acquitted of doping charges
Egyptian judo player Islam Al-Shehabi who refused to shake the hand of his Israeli opponent in the 2016 Olympic Games, has been cleared of taking drugs. Islam Al-Shehabi was granted the ruling after the Court of Sport Arbitration (CAS) issued its decision to lift his eight-year suspension last week. Read more
Hifumi Abe's Sode
When you think of Hifumi Abe (JPN), morote-seoi-nage normally comes to mind. But he's also a sode-tsurikomi-goshi expert and he can do many combinations off his unique sode movement (e.g. osoto, kouchi, tai-otoshi). Oon Yeoh analysed the outstanding Japanese specialist. Read more
Naidan Tüvshinbayar elected President of the Mongolian NOC
In 2008 Mongolian Naidan Tüvshinbayar became the first Olympic Champion in the sporting history of his country. Twelve years later exactly, on 14th August 2020, he was elected President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, by an overwhelming majority. Read more
Wanted: Top Coaches for Judo Austria
Judo Austria is planning ahead and making rearrangements for the period until Olympic Games 2024 in Paris. The Federation is currently looking for coaching staff for their national teams for the next Olympic Cycle. “We want to raise Judo Austria’s level – with the best mix of national and international experts,” says Martin Poiger, President of Judo Austria. Read more
Lebanese Judo Federation hurt but just damaged
The Lebanese Judo Federation (FLJDA) is suffering as well from the tragic blast in the city. The Judo Federation responds with a message. “We highly appreciate your message of support and sympathy to the Lebanese people during these harsh and trying times.” Read more
Relive the epic All Japan final Kosei Inoue and Keiji Suzuki with their commentary
One of the most heroic finals in Japan was the 2003 edition of the All Japan Championships between Kosei Inoue and Keiji Suzuki. Both legends, both are involved in the men’s All Japan mens team leading up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. This competition is held in open weight and turned out to be a legendary tournament and also marked the last match of another legendary fighter Shinichi Shinohara. Read more
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- 4 Aug 2020UFC Judoka Watch: Combatants Putting Judo at the Pinnacle of MMA
- 3 Aug 2020Olympic Judo Champion Thierry Rey running to be CNOSF President
- 3 Aug 2020Passing of young South African judoka Preston Davids
- 3 Aug 2020Sharafuddin Lutfillaev eager to win the gold medal at highest level
- 3 Aug 2020Yoshihiro Akiyama, Judoka & his ONE Championship journey
- 1 Aug 2020Brazil mixed judo team confident about Olympic medal chances
- 29 Jul 2020Brazilian judoka train in Coimbra
- 26 Jul 2020Cuban judoka Asley González stripped of his property
- 22 Jul 2020Humble champion Tina Trstenjak wants to enjoy more
- 21 Jul 2020Canadian Wall of Famer Doug Rogers passes away
- 20 Jul 2020First training camp in Porec for 65 participants
- 20 Jul 2020Home town of judo trailblazer Jigoro Kano in the picture
