This weekend, Tahiti hosts the first IJF competition on its territory. Tahiti Oceania Open 2022 The development of Polynesian judo has received a real boost in recent months. This weekend of September 3-4, Polynesia sees the arrival of the first IJF-certified competition, the Tahiti Oceania Open 2022 . Thanks to the work of Polynesian Judo […]
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The history of the Japanese Torii
Discover the story behind the Fighting Films logo on our judo kimonos… The Torii in the Japanese culture In Japan, tradition and history are very important. The toriis are emblematic elements of Japanese history. These portals are traditionally erected at the entrance to Shinto shrines, Japan’s oldest religion. This portal marks the transition from the […]
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Rémi Feuillet, the new Fighting Films athlete
Meet Rémi Feuillet, champion and Fighting Films ambassador. Rémi Feuillet at a glance Date of birth: December 22, 1992 Place of birth: Mauritius Rank: 3rd dan Weight category: -90kg Awards: 1st at the Indian Ocean Games 3 bronze medals at the African championships ; 3rd at African Games. Favorite judogi: Superstar 750 IJF From Mauritius […]
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Baby judo
You practice judo and wish to transmit your passion to your child from a very young age? It is possible with baby judo! Baby judo, more than a sport, a way to learn Baby judo is generally aimed at children aged between 3 and 6. Girls and boys. You’re probably thinking that it’s a bit […]
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The most used techniques in international competitions
Let’s discover together the most used techniques in competition in 2022, those which are the most popular with the athletes. Tachi-waza’s domination (standing work) For both men and women, one statistic stands out. More than 80% of the points scored in competition this year were in Tachi-Waza. Ne-Waza, or ground work, accounted for only 18% […]
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The best judo clubs in major cities
Interested in taking up judo? Changing clubs? But you don’t know where to sign up for next season? Discover our ranking of the best judo clubs in and around major cities to help you make your choice. 1. Paris region Judo Pontault-Combault: The Pontault-Combault club is located some twenty kilometers from Paris. The club has […]
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Buying a judogi represents a certain investment, it’s a piece of equipment that will follow you for many months or years. To make sure you make the right choice, let’s discover together how to choose the right size of your judogi. There are many brands around martial arts and judo. Each brand offers judogi that […]
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The differences between a judo kimono and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono?
Judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu are martial arts with similarities. In fact, compared to most martial arts, these two don’t allow you to strike your opponent. These are so-called “grappling” sports. Another similarity, in terms of equipment, is that fighters wear kimonos in both judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu. But there are differences between them. […]
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While most people think of judo as just a confrontation between two fighters where the objective is to put your opponent on his back, this is not the only way to practice the sport. Kata are a way of perfecting the techniques of judo. a codified art The openings of the kata In kata, Tori […]
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IJF relaxes kimono standards
The IJF announced this week that it is becoming complacent about kimonos at competitions. New regulations introduced a few months ago have led to many changes in the kimono worn by athletes. With the stricter standards, kimono suppliers have had difficulty in meeting the IJF’s requirements. The IJF decided to introduce a new standard for […]
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