Ginkan Judo School

03/05/2026

♻️ 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 – your support is making a real difference.

Let’s keep the momentum going! ♻️💪

03/05/2026

🥋 Ginkan Judo School – Class Schedule (May 2026) 🥋

Here is the training schedule for May 2026. Please note that regular weekly classes continue as normal unless otherwise advised.

16/04/2026

🥋 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 were on full display throughout the event.

Ginkan would like to congratulate all athletes who competed, showing great spirit, discipline, and respect—both on and off the mat. 👏

A special thank you to Eric Amani, who not only competed himself but also stepped in as coach for Zeak Porter and Ethan Maney. Your dedication and support are truly appreciated. 🙌

We also congratulate Rose Smith on her Silver medal performance (coached by Terry), and a special mention to Theresa Smith for officiating as a referee at this competition.

Seventeen athletes proudly represented Tasmania, showing tremendous support for one another throughout the weekend—true team spirit in action. 💪

A big thank you to our amazing parents and supporters. Your encouragement and support for all athletes made the weekend even more special. 🙏

Thanks to everyone involved.

09/04/2026

Good luck to our Ginkan athletes competing at the Melbourne International Open this weekend! 🥋🔥

A huge effort has gone into preparing for this competition, and we’re proud to see our team step onto the mat at such a high-level event.

Wishing you all the best—give it your all and enjoy every moment! 💪

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Micah Tivendale on grading to Cadet San Kyu! 👏🥋

A well-earned achievement that reflects the hard work and dedication shown on the mat. It’s great to see your progress—keep striving for the next level!

Well done, Micah! 💪

31/03/2026

🥋 Devonport Judo Club Open 2026 🥋

Ginkan Judo School had a fantastic day competing at the Devonport Judo Club Open 2026!

Our judoka showed great skill, determination, and sportsmanship on the mat. It was awesome to see everyone putting their training into practice and supporting each other throughout the competition 👏

A big thank you to Devonport Judo Club for hosting such a great event, and to all coaches, officials, and volunteers who made the day possible.

📸 Check out some of the highlights from the day!

31/03/2026

April 2026 Class Schedule

23/03/2026

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 finer points, generously sharing his vast knowledge and experience.

Everyone who attended came away with valuable insights and a deeper understanding from the session.

📸 Check out the photos from the day below!

18/03/2026

🥋 Tasmanian State Judo Titles 2026 🥋

We’re excited to share this upcoming event from Judo Tasmania!

The Tasmanian State Judo Titles is one of the premier events on the local judo calendar and a great opportunity for athletes to test their skills and compete for state honours.

📅 Saturday, 18th April
📍 Ulverstone Judo Club

⏰ Weigh-ins from 9:30 AM
⏰ Competition starts at 10:30 AM

👥 Divisions:
• Junior & Senior Boys and Girls
• Cadets
• Junior & Senior Men/Women
• Veterans
• No limits divisions

💲 Entry Fees:
• Juniors – $20
• Cadets – $25
• Seniors – $30

📝 Register here: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30905

Whether you're competing or coming along to support, this is a great day of judo you won’t want to miss. Let’s get behind our athletes and celebrate the spirit of judo in Tasmania!

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Judo Tasmania is pleased to announce the State Titles are to be held on Saturday 18th April at the Ulverstone Judo Club.