Judo Australia Explained

Judo Australia
Abbrev:	JA
Sport:	Judo
Jurisdiction:	Australia
Aff:	IJF
Region:	OJU
Headquarters:	Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Capital Territory
Chiefexec:	Emma Taylor
Url:	www.ausjudo.com.au
Countryflag:	Australia

Judo Australia (JA) is the National Sporting Organisation recognised by the Australian Sports Commission for the sport of Judo in Australia.

History

The body was founded in Sydney in 1952.^[1]

Structure

The national body has eight state member associations:

• Judo NSW^[2]
• Judo Victoria^[3]
• Judo Queensland^[4]
• Judo SA^[5]
• Judo WA^[6]
• Judo Tasmania^[7]
• Judo NT^[8]
• Judo ACT^[9]

The main tournament they organise is the annual Australian National Judo Championships.

See also

• List of judo organizations
• Judo by country

Notes and References

1. Web site: History of Judo in Australia. Judo Federation of Australia. 3 March 2013.
2. Web site: Home . judonsw.com.au.
3. Web site: Home . judovictoria.com.au.
4. Web site: Home . jfaq.com.au.
5. Web site: Home . judosa.com.au.
6. Web site: Home . judowa.org.au.
7. Web site: Home . judotasmania.org.au.
8. Web site: Home . judont.com.au.
9. Web site: Home . judoact.org.