Judo
Judo is a combat sport that focuses on grappling, throws and submission techniques.
Judo is a Japanese combat sport created in 1882. The sport was first introduced to Australia in the early 20th century.
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Clearinghouse evidence base:
- Modified Sports - adaptations that make judo more inclusive and accessible.
Evolution:
- Judo Federation of Australia [1952-2017]
- Judo Australia [2017-]
Participation
An estimated 15,000 Australians [aged 15+] participated in judo at least once in 2025. 2
An estimated 11,000 Australian children [aged 0-14] participated in judo at least once in 2025. 2
An estimated 9,000* Australian women [aged 15+] and an estimated 6,000* Australian men [aged 15+] participated in judo at least once in 2025. 2
*estimate has a relative margin of error between 50% and 100% and should be used with caution
Explore further participation statistics for judo through the AusPlay online portal., opens in a new tab
Governing body
Judo Australia, opens in a new tab is the organisation recognised by governments at all levels as the national controlling body for the sport of judo in Australia.
History
The inaugural meeting of the Judo Federation of Australia was held in 1952, marking the creation of the sport's first national governing body. 1,3 The organisation was renamed Judo Australia in 2017.
Documents
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- Judo Australia Annual Report 2024-2025[PDF • 20.94 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2023-2024[PDF • 67.67 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2022-2023[PDF • 54.61 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2021-2022[PDF • 18.01 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2020-2021[PDF • 4.4 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2019-2020[PDF • 2.86 mb]
- Judo Australia Annual Report 2017-2018[PDF • 3.31 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2016-2017[PDF • 3 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2015-2016[PDF • 4.44 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2014-2015[PDF • 4.97 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2012[PDF • 6.71 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2011[PDF • 1.72 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2010[PDF • 1.57 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2009[PDF • 2.64 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2008[PDF • 960.38 kb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Annual Report 2007[PDF • 1.04 mb]
- Judo Australia Participation Plan 2025-2028[PDF • 19.99 mb]
- Judo Australia Participation Plan 2019-2020[PDF • 2.2 mb]
- Judo Federation of Australia Strategic Plan 2015-2018[PDF • 795.91 kb]
REFERENCES
- History of Judo in AUS, opens in a new tab, Judo Australia, (accessed 16 September 2026)
- AusPlay Data Portal: Participation by activity, opens in a new tab, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 16 September 2026)
- The History of Judo, opens in a new tab, Web Japan, (accessed 16 September 2026)
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