Judoka Maimará is preparing physically for action in Cancún, balancing her amateur athletic career with her schooling in Carlos Spegazzini, Argentina, eldiariosur.com reported.
From Taekwondo to a Japanese Judo Video
Maimará’s martial arts journey began with taekwondo before she decided to explore other disciplines. Her search for a standing-grappling style led her to search for new martial arts before an online discovery shifted her focus entirely. “I had the goal of doing all the martial arts because I love them. I had already left taekwondo and wanted to do a new martial art and I was looking. First Jiu Jitsu appeared to me, but I didn’t like it much. I wanted something more standing wrestling, until a video of Peque Pareto and a Japanese judoka appeared to me and I said ‘wow I want to do this,'” she said, according to eldiariosur.com.
Training Across Lomas de Zamora and Buenos Aires
After committing to the sport, she began training in Lomas de Zamora. Although the initial transition proved difficult during her first three days, her persistence paid off within weeks. She currently trains at the Parque de Lomas de Zamora, Budoka in Banfield, and the Asociación Japonesa de Judo (AJA), representing Lomas de Zamora under the coaching staff of Sensei Hugo Andrade, Gabriel Fernández, and Gabriel Campodónico.
Maimará Wins Medals at Provincial and National Circuits
Her competitive record features notable podium finishes across provincial and national circuits:
- Gold medal and provincial champion at the 2025 Juegos Bonaerenses.
- Silver medal in the Sub-15 under-44kg division at the 2026 Copa Internacional Náutico Hacoaj.
- Bronze medal at the 2025 Juegos Porteños held at the Parque Olímpico.
- Bronze medal at the Apertura of the Campeonato Argentino de Judo in San Juan (under-44kg).
Family Support and Fundraising for the Cancún Trip
Competing at the international level as an amateur athlete involves significant travel expenses. Maimará’s family, neighbors, and supporters are organizing fundraising efforts to help cover the costs of her upcoming trip to Cancún next month. Her father drives her to training sessions across Capital Federal, Banfield, and her hometown of Carlos Spegazzini, while supporters can contribute via a designated digital alias established for her travel budget.
What Weight Class and Age Division Does Maimará Compete In?
What weight class and age division does Maimará compete in? She competes in the Sub-15 division in the under-44kg weight category.
Which coaches oversee her training? She trains under a technical staff composed of Sensei Hugo Andrade, Gabriel Fernández, and Gabriel Campodónico.
What was her first major title in the sport? Her competitive despegue (takeoff) began when she won the provincial championship at the 2025 Juegos Bonaerenses.
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