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Kata 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…
Read MoreJudo State Training – January 11, 2026
Judo State Training – January 11, 2026 (Launceston UniGym Dojo) A great start to the year with State Training held at the Launceston UniGym Dojo on January 11, 2026. It was fantastic to see judoka from across the state coming together for a solid session of technical training, randori, and shared learning. Thank you to…
Read MoreRandori Training – December 20, 2025
Randori Training – December 20, 2025. Some great moments captured from our last Saturday Randori training for the year. It was fantastic to see everyone on the mat, putting in the effort, supporting each other, and finishing the year strong. Thank you to all our athletes, parents, and supporters for an amazing year of training…
Read MoreState training photos 14th December 2025
State Training – 14 December 2025 (Hobart) Photos of State Training held on 14 December in Hobart. It was a fantastic session bringing together judoka from across Tasmania. Connect with Us: For updates and further information about the event, be sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: Ginkan Judo School For any questions…
Read MoreEnd of Year Xmas BBQ 2025
2025 End of Year Xmas BBQ Ginkan Judo School celebrated the end of the year with our annual Xmas BBQ, bringing together students, families, coaches, and supporters for a fun and relaxed get-together. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the year that was, recognise the efforts of our students, and enjoy some time off…
Read MoreGinkan Judo School Student Grading – 6 December 2025
Ginkan Judo School Student Grading – 6 December 2025 Ginkan Judo School held a student grading on 6 December 2025, marking an important milestone for our athletes.The grading showcased each student’s technical development, discipline, and understanding of judo principles, built through regular training and commitment. All participants demonstrated strong effort and determination, making it a…
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