3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (540+ words) Those are the two words 28-year-old Amber Gersjes credits for transforming years of perseverance into breakthrough success on the World Judo Tour. The Dutch judoka, competing in the -48kg category, made her Grand Slam debut in Düsseldorf in 2018. Armed with an…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (676+ words) The numbers tell the story clearly. In 2023, the European Kata Championships welcomed 298 participants from 21 countries. One year later, that rose to 330 athletes representing 23 nations. In 2025, participation climbed again to 360 competitors. Now, in 2026, the championships have exploded to 452 participants from 28 countries....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (174+ words) Giving Young Judoka a VoiceThe initiative featured athletes aged 6 to 25, focusing on their experiences and reflections on intergenerational judo. Participants were invited to consider what they have learned from more experienced judoka, what they themselves contribute, and why training across…...

4+ mon, 11+ hour ago   (396+ words) When speaking about kata in Europe, it is impossible not to mention Italy. Year after year, generation after generation, the Italian team continues to raise the standard across almost every kata discipline, combining tradition, innovation and remarkable consistency on the…...