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Rome Prosecutors Seek Trial for Judo Coach Accused of Assaulting Eight-Year-Old Prosecutors in Rome have requested a trial for a 70-year-old judo instructor accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl during training sessions. Investigators are concurrently probing potential further incidents involving other children at the capital-area gym. The suspect, a fifth-dan black belt with a … Read more
Salzburg’s veteran judoka claimed second place in the regional standings at the 35th Austrian Judo Masters, capturing six gold, five silver, and three bronze medals in Linz on October 10, 2026. Records show the team finished behind host Upper Austria in the over-30 state championships, underscoring deep athletic depth across multiple weight and age divisions. … Read more
Clinical Roles and Hourly Pay Rates The positions are divided into two primary categories with distinct compensation structures. For acupuncturists and judo reduction therapists listed under classification one, hourly pay spans from 1,600 yen to 1,700 yen. For registered nurses listed under classification two, the hourly rates are tiered across three distinct shifts: 1,900 yen … Read more
JK Centro Deportivo in A Coruña launched a new initiative titled “Judo for Life” on October 9, 2026, aimed at allowing veteran practitioners to remain active in the sport regardless of age. The program marks a return to the club’s roots, facilitating sessions where long-term members share the tatami with current athletes. A New Chapter … Read more
Italy exited the mixed team judo tournament in the Round of 16 at the world championships in Baku, falling 4-1 to reigning world champions Georgia at the National Gymnastics Arena, OA Sport reported. The opening defeat ended the Azzurri’s run at the event, while the Georgian squad advanced directly to the quarter-finals. Georgia Takes Early … Read more
Byline: Editor-in-Chief World Stage Debut for Erisdorf Athlete Rebekka Hartok claimed a fourth-place finish in the team event and a tenth-place finish in the pair competition at the World Taekwondo Championships in Korea, representing TSV 1848 Bad Saulgau e.V. Hailing from Erisdorf near Ertingen, the competitor faced demanding freestyle divisions that blend traditional martial arts … Read more
The Mixed Teams World Judo Championships took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the Chinese team orchestrated a major upset in the upper bracket by defeating top-seeded Brazil, as reported by L’Esprit du Judo. China Stuns Top-Seeded Brazil in Baku Upper Bracket Facing the tournament’s number one seed in Baku, the Chinese squad managed a 3-3 … Read more
Kenkousenkaseitaiin reported that skeletal and muscular imbalances can disrupt joint coordination, leading to restricted range of motion and physical pain even when bones and muscles appear healthy. Restricted Range of Motion Caused by Skeletal Misalignment During a clinical evaluation at the clinic, a practitioner observed a client’s inability to lift their right leg smoothly. While … Read more
South Korean judoka Lee Hyeon-ji captured the women’s over-78kg gold medal at the 2026 International Judo Federation World Championships, defeating France’s Romane Dicko in the final at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Baku National Gymnastics Arena Final World-ranked fourth, Lee secured the title on January 11 by executing a half-leg rotation throw followed … Read more
The 2026 World Judo Championships conclude on Sunday, October 11, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring the mixed team event. Italy faces reigning world champions Georgia in a demanding opening round as the tournament wraps up its eight-day schedule valid for the Olympic ranking. Baku Finals Close Out the 2026 World Judo … Read more