Baku European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025 - Baku, Azerbaijan

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In Kocaeli, Türkiye, over 450 children attended the European Judo Hopes Tournament and Kodokan Technical Sessions with expert, NAKAMURA Misato and European Judo Hero, European, World and Olympic medallist, Telma MONTEIRO. It was a huge success and lays the groundwork for these events as we spread out from Central Europe.…

7 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

Masak Steals the Show as Estonia Celebrates at Home

The second and final day of the Tallinn European Open 2025 wrapped up in spectacular fashion, leaving the home crowd inspired and proud. One young athlete in particular stirred the atmosphere like no other: 17-year-old Marek-Adrian Masak, whose every contest was met with growing cheers from the stands. Masak, much…

6 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

A Gruelling Final Ends with Smiles and Purpose

The -57kg final on the closing day of the Tallinn European Open 2025 had all the intensity you would expect. It was a fierce and uncompromising contest between Brazil’s Bianca Reis and Great Britain’s Acelya Toprak. It was fast-paced, tactical, and emotionally charged. Yet, when the final buzzer sounded, with…

6 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

"My commitment to judo"

Just one week after claiming a bronze medal at the 2025 Cadet European Judo Championships in Skopje, rising Estonian judoka Georg Nõges reached another meaningful moment in his young career. On Sunday, 6 July, at the Tallinn European Open, Nõges was formally awarded his 1st Dan black belt in front…

6 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

“He was really impressive today."

Among the many compelling stories unfolding at the Tallinn European Open 2025, few stood out more than the quiet rise of 19-year-old Saleh Alyoubi of Saudi Arabia. Competing in only his second international event, and his first at the senior level, the young judoka impressed onlookers with his composure, commitment,…

5 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

Seventeen and Soaring

On the opening day of the 2025 European Open in Tallinn, the spotlight was firmly on local favourite, 17-year-old Emma-Melis Aktas. Fresh off an impressive fifth-place finish at the Senior World Championships in Budapest, the young Estonian judoka advanced steadily through the +78kg field, delighting the home crowd with each…

5 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

“Just Enjoying Judo Again”

After nearly a year away from competition, British judoka Jemima Yeats-Brown returned to the international stage in emphatic style on Saturday, 5 July, claiming gold at the Tallinn European Judo Open, and doing so on her 30th birthday. The event marked Yeats-Brown’s first appearance since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games…

5 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

Twin Debut: Jakimov Brothers Embark on Senior Journey

When hosting an event of any calibre, it always presents a unique opportunity for young athletes to gain invaluable international experience. The European Judo Open in Tallinn was no exception and for twin brothers Edward and Robert Jakimov, it was the perfect springboard into the world of senior judo. Born…

5 July 2025

World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary

National Honours Bestowed Upon Team Georgia

Following the incredible performance of the Georgian Judo team in the 2025 World Judo Championships, the athletes, coaches and committee were addressed by the President of Georgia, Mikheil KAVELASHVILI. I awarded the members of the National Judo Team and the heads of the Judo Federation with the Order of Queen…

4 July 2025

Kocaeli European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025 - Kocaeli, Turkiye

Learning Never Stops

The popularity and continuation of the European Judo Hopes Tournament and Technical Sessions with Kodokan experts and European Heroes, is a testament to the judo community, to the parents, clubs and athletes with their desire to learn. In Kocaeli, Türkiye, they will welcome a European Hero that is tremendously decorated…

4 July 2025

Györ European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025 - Györ, Hungary

Outlines Published for Győr European Hopes Judo Tournament

The European Judo Union is pleased to announce that the official outlines for the Győr European Hopes Judo Tournament have now been published. The event will be held from 16–17 August 2025 at the Olimpiai Sportpark in Győr, Hungary. The European Judo Hopes Tournament and Technical Seminar is open to…

4 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

Kaljulaid Continues To Climb

Estonia are growing their base, and with the addition of Emma-Melis AKTAS in the +78kg category, they now have a leading woman and man. Or now, two men.  Klen Kristofer KALJULAID placed fifth in the Senior World Championships last month, an incredible result in the -90kg category. However he will…

3 July 2025

Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia

Eyes On Aktas

Day one of the Tallinn European Open 2025 will see one of Estonia’s rising stars, Emma-Melis AKTAS, compete in the +78kg category.  In the most recent World Championships in Budapest, many new faces donned the tatami, and one who made herself seen was 2024 Cadet World bronze medallist, Aktas. She…

2 July 2025

Kata: A Form of Art

Türkiye Nurtures a More Comprehensive Judo Landscape

Organised by the Turkish Judo Federation, an EJU Kata Seminar for coaches, kata judges, and competitors took place at the National Judo Centre in Ankara from 27-28 June. The seminar provided in-depth coverage of the competition system and scoring methods used in kata tournaments, combining theoretical lectures with practical sessions.…

1 July 2025

Judo For Children

July: Self-Realisation

Amid the summer months, we celebrate the next judo value: Self-Realisation. This month’s ambassador is Gyertas Roza, the 2025 World Championships bronze medallist in the -52kg category. In light of her recent success, she is a particularly fitting representative of July’s value. Self-realisation in judo refers to the profound personal…

1 July 2025

4th International Training and Research Seminar "Safe Fall - Safe Schools: Judo Ukemi at School" - Zadar, Croatia

Successful 4th International Seminar “Safe Fall–Safe Schools” Held in Zadar

On June 28th and 29th, the city of Zadar (Croatia) hosted the 4th International Training and Research Seminar “Safe Fall–Safe Schools”, organised in close collaboration with the European Judo Union, the University of Seville and the Croatian Judo Federation. The event brought together 42 university professors, judo coaches, and high-level…

30 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Wearing the White Belt More Than Once

When you meet Dr Deierl Krisztián, it takes only a few minutes to realise you are in the company of someone built on discipline, loyalty and perseverance. A trauma surgeon by profession, a judo referee by passion, and a man who’s restarted his life more than once, always with the…

30 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

France Successfully Defend Mixed-Team Cadet European Title

The final day of the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 featured the mixed-team event, with 16 determined and competitive teams taking to the tatami. According to tradition, only six teams advanced to the final stage to contend for a place on the podium. As the final block…

29 June 2025