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Airi Yamaguchi, a kickboxer, secured a knockout victory in her professional debut, utilizing a diverse combat arts background to dominate her first outing. Yamaguchi’s performance, highlighted by precise kicking techniques, marks the start of a professional trajectory supported by her father and a multi-disciplinary training regimen. Airi Yamaguchi’s Professional Debut and Knockout Performance Airi Yamaguchi … Read more

All-Japan Intercollegiate Judo Championships 2023: The Broadcast That Made Judo Feel Alive Again Daniel Richardson June 6, 2026 12 min read The 2023 All-Japan Intercollegiate Judo Championships wasn’t just another university tournament. With **Tatsunori Hagakure** and **Ayumi Tanemoto** calling the action from the Kodokan’s historic dojo, the broadcast became a masterclass in how commentary can … Read more

As the 2025 National University Judo Championship approaches, the Japanese sports world is abuzz with anticipation. The tournament, which pits the nation’s top university judo teams against each other in a battle for the title of “Student Japan’s Best,” has seen a dramatic shift in momentum following the unexpected exit of last year’s champions, Toho … Read more

Judo’s Evolution on Display: Why This Week’s Broadcast Is More Than Just Competition By Daniel Richardson | May 24, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan Tokyo’s Kodokan Institute will host a masterclass in judo this week—not just in technique, but in the sport’s quiet revolution. As the International Judo Federation (IJF) prepares for its 2026 Judo World … Read more