Australian Institute of Judo

2 WEEKS TO GO!

The countdown is on for the 2026 AIJ Open Tournament!

Great competition
Amazing sponsor prizes
Best Ippon Judogi Award
A fantastic day of judo for all levels

Don't miss out!
📅 5 July 2026
🔗 Registration link below

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32758

Come step onto the mat, test your skills, and be part of an incredible morning of judo.
We look forward to it.

Celebrating the Perfect Ippon!
A huge thank you to Ippon Gear for supporting the AIJ Open Tournament and our judo community.

As a special prize, Ippon Gear will award a brand-new judogi to the athlete who delivers the Best Ippon of the Competition.
More than just winning matches, this award recognises the spirit of judo, perfect timing, control, technique and decisive ex*****on.

Who will score the most spectacular ippon of the day and take home the judogi?
AIJ Open Tournament – 5 July
The registration link is below

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32758

✈️🌍 Supporting Our Athletes On and Off the Mat 🌍✈️

A big thank you to Holiday2Go for supporting the AIJ Open Tournament and our judo community.

As a special benefit for all AIJ Open participants, Holiday2Go is offering:
✅ 25% OFF Travel Insurance
✅ FREE cover for children under 18 when travelling with insured parents
✅ Valid for destinations worldwide
Whether you're travelling for competition, holidays, or family adventures, Holiday2Go helps you travel with confidence and peace of mind.

Thank you for supporting our athletes and helping make this event possible.

AIJ Open Tournament – 5 July
The registration link is below

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32758

Champion's Breakfast Award

A huge thank you to The Drops & Co. for supporting our athletes and the AIJ Open Tournament.
The Senior Open Champion and Veteran Open Champion will each receive a generous breakfast platter for two.

Prize awarded to the Open Senior Open and Veteran Open Champions. (Men & Women)
• The champion must complete a minimum of two matches to qualify for the prize.
• Competitors must be officially registered and meet all tournament requirements.
• Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• One breakfast platter for two people per champion.
• Tournament organisers reserve the right to adjust competition formats based on entry numbers.

AIJ Open Tournament – 5 July
The registration link is below

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32758

We are excited to welcome Brisa Finance as the Major Sponsor of the 2026 AIJ Open Tournament.

At AIJ, we value professionalism, trust and long-term relationships. That's why we're so happy to partner with a company that shares these same values.

Brisa Finance has built a reputation for helping individuals and families achieve their goals with honesty, expertise and personalised support. Their commitment to people and community aligns perfectly with what we strive to build through Judo.

Thank you, Brisa Finance, for believing in our vision and helping us create more opportunities for our athletes, families and community.

We are proud to have you as part of the AIJ family!
❤️🖤

David was a loyal friend, a dedicated student, and an important part of our AIJ family. Everything he achieved in judo came from hard work, commitment, perseverance, and never giving up.

This year was meant to be a special one for him. He was planning to come to Perth, and after years of dedication, he was going to be promoted to brown belt.

Even now, I still struggle to understand his passing. It is difficult to believe that he is gone.

As coaches, we never really know how long we will have our students with us. We spend years teaching techniques, preparing them for competitions and gradings, but moments like this remind us that what truly matters are the relationships we build, the conversations we have, and the positive impact we leave on each other's lives.

David taught us many lessons through his loyalty, commitment, and determination. His journey is a reminder to value every training session, every friendship, and every moment we share together.

Thank you for being part of our journey, David. You will always be a part of the AIJ family.

Rest in peace, my friend.
🖤🖤

3 weeks to go until the AIJ Open Tournament!

We invite all judoka to come and be part of another great day of Judo on Sunday, 5th July.

Whether it’s your first competition or you already have experience, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, learn and grow on the mat.

Come represent your club, support your teammates and enjoy an amazing day of Judo with our community ❤️🖤

Register now — link below

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32758

What an incredible weekend at the National Championships in Gold Coast!

AIJ was proudly represented by 6 athletes, and every single one of them stepped onto the mat with courage, determination and heart. I am so proud of the way our team fought, showing great technique, resilience and true judo spirit.

All of our athletes brought home medals, except Len, who had a very strong performance in his very first National Championship. After losing his first fight, he came back strongly and won his second match by ippon. Unfortunately, due to a toe injury, he was unable to continue and fight for the bronze medal, finishing the competition in 5th place. We are extremely proud of his effort, courage and fighting spirit.

A huge thank you to all the athletes for trusting the process and giving their best, to the parents for all the support and sacrifices behind the scenes, to our training partners and coaches who help build this team every day, and to our entire AIJ family and community who contribute directly and indirectly to our journey.

Success in judo is never built alone. It takes a village, and we are very grateful for everyone who walks this path with us.
Thank you everyone, and congratulations Team AIJ!
🏅🏅🏅🥈🥈5th 👏👏👏👏