About Us

In partnership with the Kodokan, Judo Australia invite members to express their interest in being a part of an amazing, traditional Judo Seminar to be held in Tokyo, Japan at the spiritual home of Judo. 

 

​Participation in the Kodokan International Coaches Seminar is designed for younger Club Coaches (18-35yrs) to learn the traditional way Kodokan has taught judoka for the past century.

 

The Seminar also provides an opportunity for young Australian Coaches to sit for ta Kodokan Grade (JA advises that pre-practice of Kata requirements will be required). 

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Earlier this year, Australia had 12 Club Coaches who attended and some received their higher Kodokan grade.

 

Every participant returned to Australia with a deeper knowledge of techniques and a renewed enthusiasm for enhancing the quality of coaching within their own Clubs.

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All participants MUST be endorsed by the Kodokan by Feb 1, 2025. 

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KEY INFORMATION 

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DATES

23rd to the 30th March, 2025. 

Participants will be required to be in Japan at least 24 hours prior to the Seminar start date. 

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ACCOMODATION 

Dormitory accommodation within the Kodokan will be provided free for 7 nights. 

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FLIGHTS

All participants will need to organise and pay for their own return flights. 

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

Available through Judo Australia. 

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WHO SHOULD APPLY 

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Ideally, 

- Aged 18-35yrs

- Judo Australia Member

- Current CAF accreditation (Sensei or Senior)

- Actively coaching in a Judo Australia Affiliated Club

 

Judo Australia actively seek interest from female and first nations applicants. 

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HOW TO APPLY

Please fill in the expression of interest form,  

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CLICK HERE 

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TIMELINES 

Expression of Interest open - 25th November, 2024

Expression of Interest closed - 10th January, 2025

Successful participants advised - 15th January, 2025

 

The Kodokan will be seeking participants become life-time members of the Kodokan if they want to be graded.

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