Taketani Judo Academy

This year, we took a small team to the Adelaide International Open.

For Nadia, James, Taylor and Max D, this was their first interstate competition. They all gave it everything they had and did a great job showing what they have been working on in training.

In the U15 division, Michael and Rijker both faced bigger opponents and fought with great courage and determination. Rijker unfortunately fell short this time, while Michael came away with a well-deserved win.

Ji competed in the 66kg division and made great use of his variety of techniques and speed, earning bronze medals in both the Junior and Senior divisions.

A great effort from our small TJA team in Adelaide. Very proud of how everyone competed and represented the club.

Resutls
Under 11 y/o
Nadia N - Gold Medal
Taylor D - Gold Medal
James Q - Silver Medal

Under 13 y/o
Max D - Silver Medal

Under 15 y/o
Michael G - Gold Medal

Juniors
Ji F - Bronze Medal

Seniors
Ji F - Bronze Medal

Yesterday, we held our TJA Inter Club Competition at Taketani Judo Academy.

We were very happy to welcome more than 100 young Judoka, around 30 more competitors than at our previous event. Despite the cold Melbourne weather, the dojo was full of energy, excitement and great Judo throughout the day.

Most importantly, I am very happy and relieved that we were able to finish the competition safely without any serious injuries.

There are also a couple of things that I would like to apologise for.

With around 30 more competitors than our previous event, I underestimated how much additional time we would need. Unfortunately, we were not able to run the Randori session that we had planned after the matches. I am very sorry to the children who were looking forward to it.

We also had an issue with the Medal Presentation for one of the groups. Every child competed hard and deserved to have their effort properly recognised, so I am truly sorry that we did not get this right.

These are things we will learn from and improve for our next competition.

A huge thank you to all the Judoka who stepped onto the mat and gave their best, and to all the parents and coaches who came and supported them. Having more than 100 children together enjoying Judo made the dojo feel incredibly alive.

Finally, a very special thank you to all the TJA members, coaches and parents who helped us throughout the day. An event like this simply cannot happen without people willing to give their time and support behind the scenes.

Thank you to everyone who was part of the day. We hope this competition gave every young Judoka another positive experience and another reason to enjoy Judo.

We look forward to making the next TJA Inter Club Competition even better.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

More than 90 competitors are already joining us for the Taketani Judo Academy Inter Club Comp this Sunday!

With Beginner and Advanced divisions, a Round Robin format and a minimum of 3 fights guaranteed, this competition is all about giving children plenty of mat time, valuable experience and the opportunity to enjoy competing.

There’s still time to join us!

If your child is ready to step onto the mat, gain more competition experience and enjoy a great day of Judo, don’t miss out.

Registration and all the info:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30705

We look forward to welcoming everyone to TJA this Sunday!

Only 2 weeks to go until the Taketani Judo Academy Inter Club Competition!

Are you ready to put your training to the test?

Whether you're stepping onto the competition mat for the very first time or looking to gain more experience, this event is
designed to help every athlete build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy the challenge of competition in a friendly and supportive environment.

What makes this competition special?
• Round Robin format with a minimum of 3 fights guaranteed
• 4 mats for less waiting and more matches
• Beginner and Advanced Divisions with balanced matchups based on age and skill level
• Special rules for beginners to ensure a safe and positive experience

If you've been thinking about competing, this is the perfect opportunity to take that first step. Every experienced competitor once had their very first match, and there's no better place to start than here.

Challenge yourself, gain valuable experience, and most importantly, have fun!

We can't wait to see you on the mat!

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30705

JUDOKA! ARE YOU REGISTERED for the Adelaide International Open yet? The next round of the National Event Series takes place at The Lights on August 22. Download the event guide and register via the links on our events calendar: https://www.ausjudo.com.au/event/adelaide-international-open/

QLD OPEN TRAINING CAMP 🥋
Ohori will be hosting a training camp on the 21st & 22nd Sept following the QLD open.
Two sessions on Monday and one on the Tuesday. The camp is open to anyone who is 12yrs + and must be a minimum of an Orange belt. There is no registration, just come and do as many sessions as you like and have fun training with new people!

If you have any questions feel free to message and we can help out 🤩

Yesterday, while Lily and Ji were competing at the Macau Junior Asian Cup, the rest of us were busy at the JVI Winter Competition.
Unfortunately, Lily fell short in her bronze medal match, but both Lily and Ji gave everything they had. I’m very proud of the effort, courage, and determination they showed on the mat.

To everyone who competed at the JVI Winter Competition, and to all the parents who supported the athletes throughout the day, thank you and well done. Your encouragement and support makes a huge difference.

A big thank you to our coach, Stuart, for coming along and supporting our members. I truly appreciate all your help.

Lily and Ji are currently in Hong Kong, where they will compete this Sunday at the Hong Kong Asian Junior Cup. They will then travel to Macau to compete in the Macau Asian Junior Cup on Sun 26th Jul.

Competing on the international stage is never easy, and every match is an opportunity to learn, grow, and represent Australia with pride. We are incredibly proud of both of them for taking on this challenge.

TJA members, let's all get behind Lily and Ji and cheer them on. Good luck, Lily and Ji! We are all supporting you and can't wait to see you both in action.

Taketani Judo Academy is excited to host our Junior Inter Club Competition on Sunday, 16th Aug.

After the fantastic atmosphere and great matches at our last event in March, we are looking forward to another exciting day of judo.

Whether it is your very first competition or you are already an experienced competitor, this event is for you. The Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 divisions will be split into "Beginner" and "Intermediate and Advanced" divisions to ensure fair and competitive matches. The Under 7 and Under 9 divisions will include both Beginner and Advanced competitors.

As always, entering is simple. Just select the correct age division and skill level, and weight divisions will be organised on the day.
Come and enjoy a day of great judo, sportsmanship and friendly competition. We look forward to welcoming clubs and judoka from across Victoria.

Register now:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30705

Exciting news for Angus!

Angus is travelling to Europe to compete in two huge tournaments: the Junior European Cup in Prague on 4th July, followed by the Junior European Cup in Paks on 11th July.

This is a fantastic opportunity to test himself against some of the best young judoka in the world, and we couldn't be prouder of him.

TJA members, let's all get behind Angus and cheer him on! Good luck, Angus. We are all supporting you!