Judo Australia, Judo NSW, and Judo Victoria are proud to present an unparalleled opportunity for all Australian judoka!

Prepare to immerse yourself in the highest level of technical knowledge and tradition as we bring three esteemed Kodokan instructors directly to you. This is your chance to refine your technique, deepen your understanding of Kata, and participate in an official Kodokan Dan Grading.

Meet the Instructors

Learn directly from masters traveling from the home of Judo:

• Mr. NAMBO Tokuso, Kodokan 7th Dan

• Mr. OTSUJI Hirofumi, Kodokan 7th Dan

• Mr. AOI Daigou, Kodokan 6th Dan

 

Event Highlights & Locations

The event will be run in two locations, offering the opportunity to participate in either Melbourne OR Sydney.

 

Melbourne Breakdown (24th - 26th January)

• Sat 24th Jan:

  • Junior Nage waza class (11-14 years) - one off session

  • Senior Class: Nage waza, Kata (Nage no Kata & Kime no Kata), Katame waza

• Sun 25th Jan: Nage waza, Kata (Kodokan Goshin Jutsu & Katame no Kata), Katame waza

• Mon 26th Jan: Nage waza & Kodokan Dan Grading:

  • • Grading Fees & Kodokan Membership are additional and will be chargd separately to the Seminar Registration

 

Sydney Breakdown (30th January - 1st February)

• Fri 30th Jan:6pm-8pm Technical

• Sat 31st Jan:

  • 9am-11:30pm Technical

  • Lunch

  • 1pm - 3:30pm (Kime no Kata & Kodokan Goshin Jutsu)

• Sun 1st Feb:

  • Kata (Kime no Kata & Kodokan Goshin Jutsu) 
  • Lunch
  • 1pm Start Kodokan Dan Grading

 

Eligibility Criteria

•  Juniors 11-14 years with a minimum Judo Australia Junior Orange belt

• All other sessions – Yon Kyu, Judo Australia Orange belt minimum – minimum age 14 years

 

Pricing

$150 Early Bird Registration:

• closes midnight 21 December 2025 for Melbourne seminar
• closes midnight 24 December 2025 for Sydney seminar

$200.00 Standard Registration:

• from 22 December to COB 16 January 2026, for Melbourne Seminar 
• from 25 December to COB 18 January 2026, for Sydney Seminar 

Junior Session:

• $30 Early Bird registration, closes midnight 21 December 2025
• $40 Standard registration, closes COB 16 January 2026