The North Rhine-Westphalian Judo Association (NWJV) has set its competitive and developmental calendar for January 2026, anchoring the early-season schedule with regional training camps, adaptive international competitions, and open team championships. According to official association schedules, the 2026 campaign kicks off major domestic activities to prepare athletes for national and international qualification pathways.
Leverkusen Kaderlehrgang Launches January Schedule
Action gets underway on January 10, 2026, with a regional squad training camp—known as a Kaderlehrgang—hosted in Leverkusen. The session brings together elite provincial prospects and senior talent for intensive randori and technical drills. Training camps of this nature serve as primary selection and evaluation filters for regional coaches tracking progress ahead of the national German judo calendar.
Scottish Open Adaptive-Judo Showcase in Largs
One week later, attention shifts internationally to the United Kingdom for the Scottish Open Adaptive-Judo tournament. Scheduled for January 17 and 18, 2026, in Largs, Scotland, the event provides competitive opportunities for adaptive and visually impaired judoka on the international circuit. The competition draws athletes from across Europe to test tactical adaptations under international tournament regulations.
Open State Team Championships Conclude January Slate
Domestically, the month rounds out on January 24, 2026, with the staging of the Open State Team Championships (Offene Landesmannschaftsmeisterschaften). Club teams from across the region contest the team titles in a knockout format designed to foster club camaraderie and tactical depth outside of individual weight-class brackets. These fixtures establish early momentum for regional clubs ahead of national league fixtures.
