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Recycle Rewards – Growing Strong!
Recycle Rewards – Growing Strong! Our Recycle Rewards initiative continues to grow, and it’s fantastic to see everyone getting involved and supporting the effort! Every contribution helps support our club while promoting sustainability in our community. Keep collecting those containers and bringing them in! A big thank you to everyone who has been participating –…
Read MoreMelbourne International Open 2026
Melbourne International Judo Open 2026 Ginkan Judo School had a fantastic weekend at the Melbourne International Judo Open, with all athletes giving their best in every contest. It was a tough competition across all divisions, and we are incredibly proud of the way our athletes applied themselves on the mat. Their determination, resilience, and commitment…
Read MoreGinkan Athletes Set to Compete at 2026 Melbourne International Open
Ginkan Athletes Set to Compete at 2026 Melbourne International Open This weekend, our Ginkan Judo athletes will be heading to compete at the prestigious 2026 Melbourne International Open. This event brings together judoka from across the country and beyond, providing a fantastic opportunity for our athletes to test their skills, gain valuable experience, and represent…
Read MoreMicah Tivendale Achieves Cadet San Kyu
Micah Tivendale Achieves Cadet San Kyu We are proud to congratulate Micah Tivendale on successfully grading to Cadet San Kyu!This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Micah’s dedication, and consistent effort on the mat. Progressing through the kyu grades is an important milestone in every judoka’s journey, and reaching San Kyu demonstrates strong…
Read MoreDevonport Judo Club Open 2026
Devonport Judo Club Open 2026 Devonport Judo Club Open 2026 – Event Highlights Ginkan Judo School proudly took part in the Devonport Judo Club Open 2026, with our judoka delivering strong performances, great sportsmanship, and outstanding determination throughout the day. The competition provided a fantastic opportunity for our athletes to test their skills, gain valuable…
Read MoreKata Seminar – Sunday 8th March 2026
Kata Seminar – Sunday 8th March 2026 The Kata Seminar held on Sunday 8th March 2026 was a fantastic session. It was a great day for all who attended, gaining invaluable knowledge and practice in Nage No Kata. Mr Ernie Wakamatsu Sensei (who has competed in five World Kata tournaments) delivered both the fundamental and…
Read MoreRandori Action – February 6th & 20th, 2026
Randori Action – February 6th & 20th, 2026. Our recent training sessions on February 6th and February 20th featured plenty of Randori action, with students working hard to develop their technique, timing, and confidence on the mat. Randori is an important part of Judo training, allowing judoka to apply their techniques in a dynamic and…
Read MoreGo Kyo Training – 15 February 2026
Go Kyo Training – 15 February 2026 On Sunday 15 February 2026, members came together for a focused Go Kyo training session, working through the traditional Kodokan throwing syllabus and refining techniques across the five groups. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a productive training session.
Read MoreTasmanian Judo State Training – 8 February 2026
Tasmanian Judo State Training – 8 February 2026 On Sunday 8th February 2026, judoka from across Tasmania gathered for an excellent State Training session, bringing together athletes of different clubs, ages, and experience levels to train, learn, and improve together. The session provided a fantastic opportunity for participants to sharpen their techniques, practice randori, and…
Read MoreRandori Day – 17 January 2026
Randori Day – 17 January 2026. Our Randori Day on Saturday, 17 January 2026 was a fantastic session filled with strong training, great spirit, and plenty of learning on the mat. Athletes from different age groups and experience levels came together to challenge themselves through randori, focusing on timing, balance, movement, and applying techniques under…
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