Judo Queensland Newsletter JULY-26
See what's been happening across the JQ community this July-26!
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.
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!
Welcome Sara Storm — New Operations Assistant
Judo Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Storm as Operations Assistant.
2026 State Team Nominations
2026 National Judo Championships - Queensland State Team Nominations Open
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Emerging Athlete Pathways Grants
Every year we are fortunate that the Queensland Government supports our athletes with small grants to travel to events.
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.
Building club capacity across Queensland
With assistance from a generous grant by the Queensland Government, we are proud to report the success of our Club Development program.
Notice of National High Dan Grading
Judo Australia’s National Grading Committee is offering a 4th Dan and above grading for eligible members as part of the 2025 National Championships being held on the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre in Carrara.