Judo Australia
| Sport | Judo |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Abbreviation | JA |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Affiliation | IJF |
| Regional affiliation | OJU |
| Headquarters | Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Capital Territory |
| CEO | Emma Taylor |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Judo Australia (JA) is the National Sporting Organisation recognised by the Australian Sports Commission for the sport of Judo in Australia.
History
Judo was first introduced to Australia in 1906. However, the first club for the sport wasn’t created until 22 years later when Brisbane Judo Club was found in 1928 by Kodokan dan grade Dr. A.J. Ross.[1]
Since then, national organizations like Judo Australia (founded in 1952) have been in place to try to help promote and develop the sport as a full member sport of the Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS).[2]
Structure
The national body has eight state member associations:
- Judo NSW[3]
- Judo Victoria[4]
- Judo Queensland[5]
- Judo SA[6]
- Judo WA[7]
- Judo Tasmania[8]
- Judo NT[9]
- Judo ACT[10]
The main tournament they organise is the annual Australian National Judo Championships.
See also
References
- ^ "Australia's Judo History: From Underdogs to Global Competitors". Judo Inside. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "History of Judo in Australia". Judo Federation of Australia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Home". judonsw.com.au.
- ^ "Home". judovictoria.com.au.
- ^ "Home". jfaq.com.au.
- ^ "Home". judosa.com.au.
- ^ "Home". judowa.org.au.
- ^ "Home". judotasmania.org.au.
- ^ "Home". judont.com.au.
- ^ "Home". judoact.org.
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