Judo NSW

Congratulations to our NSW Kata Team and State Coaches Dale, Marcus and Edmund for their achievements at the 2026 National Championships.

Across all Kata disciplines, NSW finished with 3 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze.

GOLD:
Ju no Kata - TANDEAN Bernhard - TANDEAN Bianca
Nage no Kata - SAFAVI Farzad - MADERN Ryno

SILVER:
Jr Nage no Kata - BLACKSTONE Mason - BLACK Trent
Jr Katame no Kata - BLACK Trent - HE Jason
Ju no Kata - FUNG Matle - YUEN Edmund
KDK Goshin Jutsu - YUEN Edmund - WANG Louis
Nage no Kata - TRUPPEL Marcus - WONG Daniel

BRONZE:
Jr Nage no Kata - BLACK Trent - HE Jason
Jr Katame no Kata - BLACKSTONE Mason - BLACK Trent
Kime no Kata - WANG Louis - YUEN Edmund

Congratulations to our amazing NSW State Team Athletes and the State Coaching Team on your success at the 2026 Australian National Judo Championships.

NSW has topped the standings in both Seniors and Juniors.

Senior Men - 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
Senior Women - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
Junior Men - 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze
Junior Women - 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
Cadet Men - 2 Gold, 3 Bronze
Cadet Women - 2 Gold, 4 Bronze
Adaptive Men - 1 Silver
Senior Male Kyu Grade - 1 Gold
Senior Female Kyu Grades - 1 Gold
Veterans - 2 Gold

U13 Girls - 3 Gold
U13 Boys - 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 5 Bronze
U15 Girls - 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
U15 Boys - 5 Gold, 1 Bronze

A total of 35 GOLD - 11 SILVER - 25 BRONZE!

A huge thank you to all families and supporters, club coaches and team officials who have supported the journey of our NSW athletes during the year.

Congratulations to NSW Athletes Josh Katz, Pedro Antun and Kayhan Ozcicek-Takagi on selection to compete in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Best of Luck to the Australian Judo team on your quest for GOLD 🥇

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Please be advised that NSW State Training is cancelled today (Saturday 30th May) due to a power outage at the Newington Armory.

We have just been advised of this outage which is affecting electricity and water on the site.

Further instruction will be forthcoming regarding State Training next week.

TSP JUDO AT THE HILLS SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL

About the program

Our Olympic TSP programs are endorsed by the Australian Olympic Committee as part of our status as an Olympic Pathway School, in addition to the technical guidance provided by NSWIS. Each student-athlete completes two designated TSP sessions per week, timetabled into their normal school day. In addition, students complete a dedicated Strength & Conditioning session each week in the Don Mitchell Fitness Centre. Student-athletes also have a dedicated teacher-mentor attached to their program.

The Judo program is underpinned by coaching of the highest standard and focuses on developing student athletes into podium-ready contenders.

Coaching

Nathan Katz, Australian Olympian and current National coach, delivers our program.

Facilities and equipment

Our bespoke and state-of-the-art facility on-site hosts the Judo program. A spacious, fully sprung floor with 50mm matting provides an international standard Judo surface.

Pathways

Student-athletes are coached through external Judo competitions, including international competitions.

Inclusions

In addition to sport-specific Strength & Conditioning programs overseen by the internationally-renowned ASCA Level III coach Ranell Hobson, Judo students receive:

✅ Academic Support
✅ Nutrition Guidance
✅ Wellbeing Support
✅ Sports Psychology

Applications for Year 7, 2027 close on May 28th
Applicants will be invited to a trial in June with our head coach Nathan.

https://online.schoolbytes.education/published_forms/11174/8f9cd28f-b58c-4bf9-bae7-e29ea5473c41

Please contact the school with any queries:

📞 9622 7300
📧 [email protected]

JA National Participation Manager Shane Alvisio, recently visited judo clubs on the way home from helping at the events in Melbourne (MIO & Oceania).

Shane first visited his old club, Kugatsu Judo Central Coast, commenting that it was nice to have many of his former club mates come along for the Wednesday evening open mat to be thrown, held down and choked. It is great to still feel like part of the welcoming group of judoka!

Further up the coast, Shane visited the Port Macquarie Judo Club and was hosted by local club Coach Andy Turner.

Located on the mid-North Coast, with a two hour drive either North or South to their neighbouring Judo Clubs.

Shane participated and taught some favourite skills to both the kids and adult sessions. So good to visit local clubs and meet the members.

The PortMacquarieJudo Club now has (former) Victorian Jake Bensted who has moved to the area for work. Shane said, what an asset Jake will be for the next 3 years, being an Olympian but more importantly a nice guy who has a history of volunteering for events and everything in between to help Judo progress.

Andy Turner who had not previously met Jake, said he was excited by what such an experienced judoka could bring to the Port Macquarie club.