Next up is Ewan and Quinn representing University of Ulster at the BUCS in Walsall this weekend. Best of luck guys!

Another great weekend for The Judo Academy and NITD Pathway Squad. Aodhan got his first British medal to add to his collection, with an excellent bronze medal. Still recovering from a niggling injury, he managed to fight through. On another day, a final place would be possible. Michael and Danya were placed fifth, just pipped for the medal podium. It doesn’t tell the full story but again, a bit more focus and a little luck could see podium places for both. Excellent performan

Another milestone for The Judo Academy. Conall McGivern has been given the opportunity to compete at a Senior European Cup in Podgorica, Montenegro, this weekend. This is by far the highest level event we have been fortunate enough to be involved in. Again, it is recognition of dedication, hard work, determination, commitment, and opportunity. The Judo Academy, and NITD Pathway is going from strength to strength and is a tribute to the coaches, and players perseverance, the N

Four Judo Academy fighters have been chosen to represent their school, club, and NITD Pathway Squad at the British Schools Judo Championships in Sheffield this weekend. Aodhan, Danya, and Michael have been before and are expecting some good performances. Finn will be attending for the first time at a huge event. All have prepared well and trained hard to give themselves the best opportunity to do well. Best of luck to all!

From a chance opportunity at an after school judo club, two brothers have chosen to embrace and pursue the concept of performance sport in NI. Conall and Aodhan McGivern are leading the way for their school, university, club, and region, striving to climb both GBR and World rankings. Quite an amazing story of dedication, commitment, education, discipline, teamwork, and opportunity. With continuing support from NI Judo Pathway and Performance staff, their club mates at The Ju

After a successful first term at Cranmore Integrated Primary School in Finaghy, term two started with the students sporting their new judo suits. They can now get the full experience and develop their judo skills and techniques in the comfort of their own school. They will all have undertaken their first grading and achieved their first belt by the end of March.

The Judo Academy after school and community programs are open for business. New year, new classes, fresh start. Although our classes are jammed, we can always open our doors for new prospective members. thejudoacademy.com

What an end to 2025. Three players attended the British Championships in Nottingham today, finishing off the year with Quinn winning a bronze medal, Aodhan winning three fights and placing fifth, and Conall winning four fights in a group of 41 to finish in 7th place. The Judo Academy producing three fighters in the top 10 in GBR. Meanwhile Ewan and Michael travelled to Dublin to fight in the All Ireland Championships. Ewan put in a great performance in his first competition b

Aodhan, Quinn, and Conall had another experience of a lifetime representing NI judo, Great Britain, and The Judo Academy at their second Continental Open event in Abidjan, Ivory Coast last weekend. They built on their broadening experience and secured a Silver (Quinn) and Bronze (Conall) medal in the Junior event to add to their success in Jordan in June. 16 year old Aodhan travelled and competed in three categories, cadet, junior, and senior; remarkable commitment from the y

Three Judo Academy fighters have been chosen again to represent NI Judo and GBR at this weekend’s Continental Judo Open in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The three fighters will compete with their team mate Rachael on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Aodhan, Quinn, and Conall will compete in the Junior, Under 20 event on Friday, and Senior ranking event on Sunday. Aodhan will squeeze in the cadet competition on Saturday to round off an action packed trip. Accompanied by NI Judo Performanc

Four Judo Academy fighters attended the NW Open at the weekend. Building on recent success, Danya achieved a bronze medal in the Upper kyu’s and Gold in his weight category, ending the day with 50 points towards his black belt. Dan also achieved a bronze medal in cadet category. In only his second competition, he won two and lost two. Michael competed in both cadet and juniors, achieving a bronze in cadet and an excellent display in the junior category to achieve a silver me

A small contingent from The Judo Academy Performance Team travelled to the Foyle Arena on Sunday 2 November to compete in the NI Championships. Building on his competition record, Danya secured a Gold medal and title of NI Champion on the cadet U90kg. On his first outing in the competition arena, Dan won a hard fought bronze medal, securing a first and significant win in the U60kg cadet category. Imogen achieved a silver medal and unfortunately had to compete at a higher weig

Aodhan won a hard earned and well deserved silver medal in the cadet Welsh Open in Cardiff today. After dismantling his first round opponent by multiple points, then defeating the GB number one in the semi final, he narrowly lost in a tight final. Now training six days a week while managing an apprenticeship, this goes to show that if you want to win badly enough, you can do it. Next up will be a cadet, junior and senior Continental Open in Africa, followed by the British Cha

Three seventh place finishes and The Judo Academy’s first ever fighters on the World Ranking Lists. Conall, Quinn, and Aodhan travelled...

The levels keep on rising. Next stop is Amman, Jordan, for a Continental Open Championship. In another first for The Judo Academy, three...

Milestones just keep coming at The Judo Academy. Three selected for NIJF and GBR for the Junior European Cup in Birmingham. A huge...

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Three players from The Judo Academy have been selected by the NITD Program to represent GBR at the Junior European Cup in Birmingham this...

Saturday 28 June saw the return of our festival format, the first since 2019. The format allows the participants to experience an...

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