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Is Judo Training in a Gi Effective for Street Fights? What Experts and Martial Arts Rules Say By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Judo training in a gi develops critical grappling skills, balance, and leverage that can be useful in self-defense—but its effectiveness in real street fights depends on adapting to key differences: no rules, … Read more
Les Archers de Boé Claim Nine Departmental Titles in Historic Season Les Archers de Boé secured nine departmental titles during the 2023-2024 season, according to multiple verified sources including the French Regional Sports Federation (Fédération Régionale de Sport, FRS) and the team’s official website. The achievement marks the first time a club from the Lot-et-Garonne … Read more
2026 USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships: Official Schedule & Competition Guide By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport The 2026 USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships will serve as the premier showcase for America’s next generation of judo talent, with competition set to begin in June 2026 across multiple venues nationwide. According to the U.S. … Read more
Forty-Five Archers Compete in TAE Event, Highlighting French Youth Archery Development Forty-five archers participated in the TAE (Tir à l’Arc Enfant) competition, a regional event aimed at promoting archery among young athletes in southern France, according to multiple local sports authorities. The event, held at the Stade Municipal de Montpellier, featured competitors aged 10 to … Read more
Tiffany Salesses has secured a national title in the cadet 3rd division category, marking a significant milestone for the Fujikaï judo club in Gaillac. The young athlete’s victory at the recent French national championships highlights the continued development of the Tarn-based club and adds to the growing profile of regional judo talent within the French … Read more
Nîmois et Nîmoises Aiming for French Division 1 Archery Title – Key Details and Context Nîmois et Nîmoises Aiming for French Division 1 Archery Title – Key Details and Context The Nîmes archery team, known as the Nîmois and Nîmoises, is leading the charge for the French Division 1 archery championship, with the final stage … Read more
Sakuyō Gakuen Judo Team Aims for Summer Interhigh Top 8 as Training Intensifies Sakuyō Gakuen High School’s judo team is preparing for the summer interhigh championships, with a stated goal of securing a top 8 finish, according to the school’s athletic department. The team has been conducting daily training sessions at their municipal gym in … Read more
The annual “Concours de tir à l’arc sans viseur” (Archery Competition Without a Sight) in Saint-Vitte-sur-Briance, France, drew over 150 participants from Nouvelle-Aquitaine on June 17, according to the Association Départementale de Tir à l’Arc de la Creuse (ADTAC). The event, held in the rural commune of Saint-Vitte-sur-Briance, challenges archers to compete without optical sights, … Read more
Chinese Teen Wrestler Zhong Jiang Wins Silver at National U15 Greco-Roman Championship CHANGCHUN, China — Fifteen-year-old Zhong Jiang from Ruijin secured silver in the 60kg division at the 2024 National U15 Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship, held June 13–17 in Changchun. The medal marks the first time a Ruijin athlete has won a top-two finish at this … Read more
Record-Breaking Archery Event Unites Community in Illiers-Combray More than 90 archers gathered in Illiers-Combray, France, for an unprecedented local competition that emphasized camaraderie over competition, according to L’Écho Républicain. The event, held at the town’s newly renovated sports park, featured participants ranging from amateur enthusiasts to regional champions, creating a unique blend of skill and … Read more