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 […]
Team WA Delivers Another Strong Performance at the 2025 Sydney International Open
The 2025 Sydney International Open, part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series, was held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Sydney from 1-2 March 2025. Following a successful outing at the Canberra International Open, Team WA once again put up a strong showing, facing off against some of the nation’s top competitors. With 20 athletes […]
WA Judoka Represent Australia at 2025 Malaga Junior European Cup
Judo Western Australia is proud to acknowledge four of our rising judoka who recently represented Australia at the 2025 Malaga Junior European Cup, held in Malaga, Spain, from 1-2 March. Vas Middleton (Perth Judo Club) – Men’s Under 66kgVas Middleton faced a tough challenge in his opening match against Portugal’s Tomas Matos Da Fonseca. Despite […]
WA Judoka Participate in 2025 National Randori Camp
Judo Western Australia is proud to highlight the participation of our WA judoka in the 2025 National Randori Camp, held from 23-27 February. The camp served as an important training opportunity for judoka competing in the 2025 Canberra International Open and 2025 Sydney International Open, providing high-level preparation between these major competitions. The camp, hosted […]
Team WA Shines at 2025 Canberra International Open
The 2025 Canberra International Open, a key event in Judo Australia’s National Event Series, took place from 22-23 February 2025 and saw Team WA deliver a strong performance against some of the country’s best judoka. With 15 athletes competing across 30 divisions, Team WA brought home an impressive total of 4 gold, 9 silver, and […]
Kano Judo Schools Kicks Off 2025 with a Successful Kano Open Judo Competition
On Sunday, 23 February, Kano Judo Schools hosted the first club competition of the year, the 2025 Kano Open Judo Competition. The event brought together approximately 130 WA judoka, ranging from our youngest competitors to veteran (30+) judoka, in a fantastic display of skill, spirit, and sportsmanship. As the first club competition of the 2025 […]
Three WA Judoka Represent Australia at 2025 Warsaw European Open
Judo Western Australia is proud to congratulate three of our talented judoka who recently represented Australia at the 2025 Warsaw European Open in Poland, held from 22-23 February. Jordon Greenbank (UWA Judo Club) – Men’s Under 73kgJordon Greenbank entered the tournament with determination, receiving a bye in the first round. In the Round of 64, […]
