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From elite-level competition to world-class kata instruction, South Australia is set to host an incredible lineup of Judo events this August!

Whether you're a rising athlete, seasoned or beginner kata practitioner, dedicated coach, or simply passionate about the art of Judo, there’s something for everyone.

Below is your one-stop guide to upcoming events, training opportunities, and important updates across the calendar.

Don’t forget:

• The Australian Masters Games in October (ACT) | a fantastic national celebration of our veteran Judoka.
• Recent updates to the 2025 JudoSA Events Calendar | be sure to check the revised dates!

Adelaide International Open (AIO)

Get ready, Judoka! The Adelaide International Open returns on Saturday, 23 August 2025 at The Lights Community and Sports Centre – and it's set to be one of the biggest Judo showdowns in South Australia this year.

Whether you're chasing national ranking points or testing your skills against top competitors from across Australia, the AIO is your stage.

All the details can be found on the Judo Australia webpage here:

https://www.ausjudo.com.au/adelaideinternationalopen

Login here to Judo Manager to apply/register for Shiai: https://portal.judomanager.com/competition/adelaide_open_cwcmjwjmswsmkyusvets2025/apply_to_competition

Register here on Smoothcomp for kata: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25428/page/74627/entry

Don’t miss your chance to compete at one of the most exciting stops on the National Events Series calendar.

See you on the tatami in Adelaide!

Kata Judge Training Workshop

Sunday 24 August 2025 (the day after the AIO)

This free Kata Judge training is open to all and run by Ernie Wakamatsu, National Kata Committee Chair of Judo Australia.

It will be held at The Lights (Venue) on Court 2 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

For more details visit: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25428/page/74631/kata-judge-training-workshop

Kata Master Classes

Astrid Machulik Sixth Dan will get your kata up to scratch, held at AUJC

Friday      15^th August     4.00 pm – 8.00 pm Ju no Kata
Saturday 16^th August 10.00am – 5.00 pm Nage no Kata (All Belts!)
Sunday 17^th August.   9.00am – 1.00 pm Katame no Kata (Brown and Black Belts)
Sunday 17^th August.  1.30 pm – 5.00 pm Kime-no-Kata (Self Defence)

Registration here: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/aujudo/events/register/297515

Australian Masters Games

Shiai and Kata on 13 October 2025

Judo has officially been added to the Australian Masters Games, and Ni Bonchi Judo Club in Canberra is proudly hosting this exciting event.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our veteran judoka and bring together the judo community from across Australia. Entries are now open. Details and registration here: https://australianmastersgames.com/sport/judo/

Changes to Events Calander

There have been some changes to the JudoSA events calendar comprising:

• Adding the Coaches ‘Day Out’ Course on 10/8/2025; and
• Changing the Schools Judo Competition from 1/11/2025 to 8/11/2025.

The revised calendar can be found here: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judosa/news/revised-events-calander