News - Judo Queensland

The Judo Queensland Newsletter is Back!

It's been a while, but we're excited to bring the Judo Queensland newsletter back! Catch up on everything happening across our community: athlete achievements, competition results, board updates, new clubs, and the people behind it all.

Thu 02 Jul 2026

Queensland Judoka Shine at 2026 Cadet European Millennium Cup

Queenslanders representing Australia have done us proud, with Rika Hirose claming silver in the u52kg category at the 2026 Bielsko Biala Millennium Team Cadet European Cup in Poland!

Mon 18 May 2026

Welcome Sara Storm — New Operations Assistant

Judo Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Storm as Operations Assistant.

Fri 15 May 2026

2026 State Team Nominations

2026 National Judo Championships - Queensland State Team Nominations Open

Wed 01 Apr 2026

Every child has the right to be safe

Queensland has a new child safeguarding law —the Child Safe Organisations Act. It aims to protect Queensland children from harm when they interact with businesses and organisations.

Wed 11 Mar 2026

A Message from the Board: Thank You for an Outstanding 2025

Thank you for being part of our judo community in 2025. You Made This Year Remarkable Whether you're a beginner who just earned your first belt, a competitor who stepped onto the mat at your first tournament, a coach who guided others, a parent who supported from the sidelines, or a lifelong judoka still training—you are why we do this work.

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Celebrating a Milestone of Dedication at Mount Isa Judo Academy

Judo Queensland (JQ) proudly acknowledges the exceptional commitment and enduring legacy of the Mount Isa Judo Academy (MIJA) following a week of landmark celebrations and intensive coaching clinics in the state’s North West.

Tue 16 Dec 2025

Elevating Excellence: Final 2025 Senior Coaching Accreditation Course Concludes Successfully

The final Senior Coaching Accreditation Course for 2025 was successfully hosted this past Saturday at the Shin Gi Tai Judo Club. This essential professional development event provided an intensive, high-calibre session for coaches dedicated to advancing their expertise and impact within the sport.

Thu 27 Nov 2025

Kodokan Sensei return to Melbourne after 18 years

Melbourne is set to welcome Kodokan instructors for the first time in 18 years, with a three-day seminar scheduled for January 24-26, 2026.

Fri 31 Oct 2025

Another wave of freshly minted and updated coaches in Queensland

On Saturday 18 October Ross Kiepe ran another successful Judo Qld CAF Coaching Accreditation Sensei Coach at Shin Gi Tai judo club in Brisbane.

Thu 23 Oct 2025

Queensland Representing Australia Abroad

July has been a busy month for Judo in Australia, and a proud month for Queensland to have 14 athletes contributing to those travelling teams competing in the Pacific, Europe, and Asia.

Tue 29 Jul 2025

Queensland's newest club is opening

Judo Queensland is excited to announce the opening of our newest member club, Scenic Rim Judo. With values of Build, Learn, Belong we can't wait to see them grow.

Tue 17 Jun 2025

Three Cheers for Volunteers

From the city to the outback, volunteers connect Australian Judo. Let’s give 3 cheers to our sport volunteers and put them on the map today!

Mon 19 May 2025

Emerging Athlete Pathways Grants

Every year we are fortunate that the Queensland Government supports our athletes with small grants to travel to events.

Thu 01 May 2025

Another Successful CAF Course!

Another successful day for Judo Qld Coaching Accreditation was wrapped up with great energy and enthusiasm. Coaches from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and NSW came together to further their skills and knowledge, contributing to the continued growth of CAF accredited coaches in Judo Qld.

Thu 24 Apr 2025