Please be aware that there are many differing forums and sites out there in the Digital Judo World, whereby individuals will advertise Judo Coaching or one-to-one coaching in any type…

Keeping a record of members, payments, grades and administration isn’t the easiest part of a coaches role! The mats are out and all the members are ready to train and…

A funding grant was agreed by the NIJF Board and released in July. The grant, up to £200, is to support clubs on their return to activity safely, with help…

Dear NIJF Membership It is with sincere regret I must inform everyone that, due to personal circumstances, myself and Averil have resigned as Chair and Secretary of the Board of…

Mary Peters Trust have opened applications for funding for 2020. But you will have to be quick… NI Judo applications must be submitted by 5pm Tuesday 20th October to be…

Sported are an established charity helping numerous sporting organisations across the UK. They offer mentorship and assistance with the facets of sports away from the mats, the pitch and the…

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today published the 2021 UK Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. These Rules govern anti-doping in the UK and set out…

Judo as we know it may not be part of the day to day lives that we have, but rest assured we have not stopped our compliance and more importantly…

Following the recent announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive, we have reviewed the advice and currently the changes do not affect Phase 1 of the NIJF “Safe Return To Judo”…

When Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo stated “Fall down 7 times, get up 8” he was instilling a message of resilience through Judo and the principles that it can…

If you need to update some of your certifications, Sport NI have organised the following Safeguarding workshops and Designated Officers training. The online Designated Safeguarding Children’s Officer course occurs over…

The British Judo Association have now released their ‘Return to Judo’ guidelines for clubs. The comprehensive documents give full details of procedures clubs must have in place in order to…

Return to Judo Update Following the announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive on Thursday 25th June on further easing of lockdown restrictions and communication from Sport NI to Governing Bodies…

As the Coronavirus has brought a major hiatus to us being on the mats, we wanted to update you with items that are being discussed, and innovations that are happening…

A message from Russell Brown, our Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer… ALL CLUBS, COACHES AND MEMBERS, PLEASE PASS THIS ONTO YOUR CLUBS MUMS, DADS AND CARERS… The NIJF and the CPSU,…

Northern Ireland Judo Federation COVID-19 update following recent Northern Ireland Executive announcement. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an extremely difficult situation in Northern Ireland and we are all aware…

NIJF MEMBERS! THIS IS BIG NEWS! We have joined forces with Howdens, to offer great savings on lots of major high street brands for all valid NIJF members! Sign up…

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health crisis for generations. The pandemic has increased the mental health risks for our society. Before the crisis hit mental illness was already…

We are proud to launch our BRAND NEW NIJF logo! Moving forward…   Judo is constantly developing and we’re always looking for ways to move ahead and engage with people…

Dear fellow Judoka / Member. We hope you are all keeping well and staying safe in this current unprecedented situation. Just to keep you updated on a couple of decisions…

V.I. Adaptive Training Unfortunately the V.I. training session set to take place in April with Russell Brown has been cancelled.   Omagh Open ‘Due to the ongoing situation regarding Coronavirus,…

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus, Covid-19, in the UK, the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Board of Directors have decided to cancel the Northern Ireland Open Championships scheduled…

We are currently monitoring advice from all parties and see no indication why this should disrupt any Judo classes/competitions in Northern Ireland. We are also taking advice regarding our athletes…

Uni players make the grade. It was a big week for the members of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation as competitors took to the mats in the All Ireland University…

Last Sunday 16th February, history was made when a great entry of 40 adaptive players across Ireland and the UK took to the mats of the Foyle Arena, Londonderry/Derry at…

On the 26th January over 60 members of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation convened to be part of the 2020 Coaching Conference with the theme of wellbeing. The delegates made…

Over the last 2 weeks, the NIJF have added 2 more clubs to the their roster of Clubmark accredited clubs. The Clubmark award offers quality assurance in both coaching and…

It’s now even easier to travel and / or stay if you are attending the Fighting Films Adaptive Open or N.I. Minors Closed in February. Anticipation for this event has…

We were recently offered the opportunity to complete the Sport Census, the goal of which is to provide sports with a quick and easy tool to illuminate best practice in…

Northern Ireland Judo Federation are pleased to announce that the incorporation process has now been completed and from 2nd December 2019 Northern Ireland Judo Federation are now a Company Limited…

The 53rd Northwest Open took place in the Longtower Youth Club on Saturday 23rd November with over 150 entries taking part in the competition, which is longest running Judo event…

Following 2 weekends of tough competitions in Yaoundé and then Dakar, we are delighted to announce that the Northern Ireland Performance team are returning to regular training from the warm…

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make the 2020 Northern Ireland Open bigger and better than before… Check out these great added extras if you are thinking of…

  On the 17th November over 25 Volunteers from the Northern Ireland Judo Federation headed into Glenariff Forest Park for a Volunteer ‘Thank You’ Day. The event which finished with…

As part of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation’s drive to welcome everyone onto the mats, on the 10th of November at Maghaberry Community Centre, an Inclusive Coaching training session was…

Last weekend a gala dinner was held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham, bringing together the recognised contributors to Judo from across all areas for the Annual British Judo Association…

Taking place over 5 days, Wednesday 25th – Sunday 29th September in Walsall, England the Commonwealth Judo Championships brought together Judo players from over 20 countries, with 1000 competitors all…

Calling all of our members… We’d greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this 2-minute survey in the link below about support provided to you in judo. The survey…

This year’s aim is to get parents to make the Sports Parents Promise to encourage their child’s safe enjoyment of sport. The Promise outlines what makes a great sports parent.…

On Saturday 17th August, Judo players from iCan Judo club along with Michael McMillan from UUC Judo club (both under the banner of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Adaptive Team)…

The Northern Ireland Judo Federation are pleased to announce the dates for events taking place in 2020, starting with the inaugural and much anticipated N I Judo Adaptive Open Championships…

The Northern Ireland Judo Federation is inviting you to get on the mat and try Judo at one of our participating clubs, to see the difference it can make to…

Would you like to expand on your learning and become our Anti-Doping educator? Are you confident with group presentations and conveying key messages? If you would and you are, then…

Maybe you’re taking a bit of time away from the mats over the summer and spending time with your family and friends? Well, don’t worry about missing out as your…

We just wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone involved in the event from the start to the finish. From our Sponsors – The South Eastern Regional College,…

On the 15th and 16th June, former Olympian Chloe Cowan-Vickers delivered two Judo sessions to new recruits in L’Derry and Belfast in a bid to get more females into Judo.…

On the 31st May the Northern Ireland Judo Federation was represented at the Mary Peter’s Trust Gala Dinner which was a dual celebration of Lady Mary’s 80th birthday and also…

Entry closed a week early due to demand for the competition, and now the event which takes place on the 23rd June in the Lisburn Leisureplex will see over 220…

The Sportmaker awards are now open for nominations and we’re looking for NIJF members to nominate who they think deserves a Sportmaker award! With various award categories available ranging from…

Our candidates for the level 1 coaching qualification in Judo undertook their examination on the 2nd of June after weeks of study in their clubs and completing an intensive course…

On Sunday 25th May, over 120 children from 17 clubs across the Northern Ireland Judo Federation attended the Active School Educational and Adaptive event hosted by Simply Judo at the…

Michael McMillan from the Ulster University Judo Club is currently celebrating becoming a 1st Dan black belt in Judo, after a recent Northern Ireland Judo promotion examination (grading) event held…

On the 21st May a wellbeing event was held in the Maghaberry Hub of Simply Judo to help their parents, players and coaches understand the far-reaching benefits of being involved…

The N.I. Judo Schools Championship takes place on the 23rd June in the Lisburn Leisureplex and this year we are delighted to announce that we have the support of the…

Last weekend in the Foyle Arena, the Northern Ireland Judo Open took place, welcoming over 550 entries from across Ireland, Great Britain and beyond to compete on the mat. The…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!