Former Olympian Chloe Cowen-Vickers will be leading female judo classes to aspiring females who want to try Judo, in two venues in Northern Ireland. The best thing is, it’s FREE! These taster sessions will be held on the 15th June in the Foyle Arena and on the 16th June in the Grove Leisure Centre, both…
The Northern Ireland Schools Judo Championships comes back to the Leisureplex in Lisburn this June. Bringing together the young judoka from across Northern Ireland, the Schools Championship is a development event for competitors under the age of 18, with participants competing on the day to be crowned the Northern Ireland Schools Champion for their age…
The Northern Ireland Closed Championships took place in the Foyle Arena on Sunday the 17th February and the feedback from the event has been excellent. Competitors from Juniors to Masters across all weight categories took part, with some fantastic judo on display from both the young and adult players. As well as judoka from across…
Sunday 10th February was a successful day for the NI Judo Federation. Disability Sport NI awarded the NI Judo Federation with the Inclusive Sport Award. This is a governing body recognition award for showing commitment to Inclusion within the Sport. This was presented to Bill Taggart (Chairman) by Disability Sport NI’s (CEO) Kevin O’Neill, at…
On Sunday 27th January the coaches, volunteers and staff from the NIJF convened in the Ulster University, Jordanstown for their first ever coaching conference. Bringing together a wealth of experience from the guest speakers, the conference focused on “well-being in Judo” and how to make the sport a place that has understanding for the health…
We are proud to announce that the City of Derry Airport will be the principle sponsor for 2019 Northern Ireland Judo Open. Situated just up the road from the Foyle Arena where the event is staged, the airport is located perfectly for anyone flying in from England, Scotland or Wales and even beyond! The NI…
Cimac and the NIJF join forces to help you save on suits and equipment.
Kukri are joining forces with the NIJF to launch a range of leisure and training items that are available for sale now and make the perfect present!
N I Judo Federation are pleased to announce the dates for N I Judo’s premier event, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2019. Sunday is closed for entry, but Saturday is open until the closing date of 27th March!
The new rules are being introduced following a planned review by the International Judo Federation of the significant rule changes made in 2017. The rules are intended to improve the dynamism of the sport and encourage wins by technical scores, rather than penalties, and address feedback from athletes, coaches, referees and others. Please click on…