Guidelines Dates: February 3 (Wed) – February 11 (Thu), 2027 Location: Kodokan Judo Institute Purpose:To provide international Judo practitioners and instructors with an opportunity to study the theory and techniques of Kodokan Judo, promote the global spread of Judo, and foster future instructors. In addition, eligible participants will have the opportunity to take the Kodokan... Continue Reading →
CoursesPeriodDeadlinesCourse : ⅠJuly 11 - July 18July 3, 2026Course : ⅡJuly 20 - July 24July 10, 2026 2026 Summer Course IDownload How to Apply and Pay the Course FeePlease access the following link by the application deadline for each seminar. Fill out therequired information in the form and follow the instructions to make your payment.Link:... Continue Reading →
Due to the typhoon, Junior and Preschool classes will be canceled on Saturday, June 27, for the safety of the children.
During Kodokan Shochu-Geiko (July 31-August 9 6:30am-8:30am), the opening hours of the Judo Museum will be changed as follows. July 31（Thu）- August 1（Fri）August 4（Mon）- August 8（Fri） 9：00 - 16：00August 2（Sat）- August 3（Sun） August 9（Sat）- August 11（Mon/National holiday） ClosedAfter August 12 Regular operating hours 11：00 ～ 18：00 Kodokan Shochu-Geiko : July 31-August 9 6:30 am - 8:30 am
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Due to an approaching typhoon, Kodokan will be closed tomorrow (Friday, August 16).
Kodokan will hold morning practice as follows. We look forward to your participation. (1) Period: 10 days from August 19th (Monday) to 28th (Wednesday)(2) Location: Kodokan International Judo Center, 7th floor, Main Dojo(3) Time: 7:15 (start) to 8:15 (end) *Doors open 7:00 to 8:30 (Come and go as you please)(4) Practice content Instruction for beginners... Continue Reading →
We will hold a Shochu-Geiko.Please join us.For more details, please refer to the information below posted. shochu geiko 2024Download
The list of books and audiovisual material in the Kodokan Judo Museum & Library has been updated. Please click the link on the Library and Reference Room page. https://kdkjudo.org/judo-museum-library
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“Kata” ObjectiveThe main content of “Summer Course I” isKata which should be mastered by high dan holders and is also an important requirementfor dan promotion. Therefore, this is a meaningful course for high dan holdersincluding Judo instructors. Participants perform Kata on the last day, and goodperformers will be awarded prizes.DateFrom July 13 (Sat) to July... Continue Reading →
Techniques, lecture, randori, shiai ObjectiveThe main purpose of “Summer Course II” is to strengthen participantsthrough practice and to provide them with various explanations andpractical training. We want participants to establish basis as well asbrushing up favorite techniques, and furthermore, to learn newtechniques. We are looking forward to active participation of universitystudents, high school students, junior... Continue Reading →
A weekly Kata class are held at the Kodokan on Tuesdays and Thursday from 5 PM to 7 PM. This class was started to respond to increasing need for Kata instruction in addition to the Kata class that is held once or twice a month on Saturday. Kodokan instructors - UTSUGI Toshihiro 8th Dan, SO... Continue Reading →
On Monday, January 15, the MESGO program held a Judo lecture and experience at the Kodokan. MESGO is an exciting international master's programme that combines a multidisciplinary approach to learning with an in-depth analysis of the legal, political and economic issues in sport. It addresses the global issues faced by sports organisations today, such as... Continue Reading →
Kodokan's annual Kan-geiko, two hours training that starts at 5:30 AM, took place from January 6 to 15. Kan-geiko is held at the coldest time of day in the coldest season, intended to discipline mind and body. It is one of our traditional events that have lasted for over 140 years since the early days... Continue Reading →
Kodokan's annual Kan-geiko, two hours training that starts at 5:30 AM, took place from January 6 to 15. Kan-geiko is held at the coldest time of day in the coldest season, intended to discipline mind and body. It is one of our traditional events that have lasted for over 140 years since the early days... Continue Reading →
The annual New Year's Kodokan Kagami Biraki Ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. at the Kodokan Main Dojo. The public is welcome to attend. The Kagami Biraki Ceremony has been held since 1884, soon after the establishment of the Kodokan, and over its long history, the tradition... Continue Reading →
On December 22, the JOC National Coach Academy Intensive Lecture was held at the Kodokan. This is a project of the JOC aimed at training elite coaches and staff to develop and guide athletes who can compete in international competitions such as the Olympics. This time, 22 coaches and staff members visited Kodokan to observe... Continue Reading →
Date of revision: April 1, 2024 Revised Room Rates (including tax) Old price ⇒ New price Single room without bath 5,500 yen ⇒ 6,600 yen / Per person, per night Single room with bath 7,700 yen ⇒ 8,800 yen / Per person, per night Twin room with bath 13,200 yen ⇒ 14,300 yen / Per room, per night Dormitory room & Extra bed... Continue Reading →
