Canadian content creator Willos stepped off the digital screen and onto the tatami mat to test his athleticism against Olympic judoka François Gauthier-Drapeau. In a newly released video produced by William Girard, known online as Willos (@williaamgirard), the digital creator experiences the rigorous physical demands of competitive judo firsthand under the guidance of one of … Read more
Is judo a violent sport? The question surfaces constantly among casual observers and martial arts newcomers who watch competitors slam each other onto hard mats, twist limbs in joint locks, and apply chokeholds until an opponent submits. According to the International Judo Federation and historical records of the discipline, judo is structured as a combat … Read more
Congolese martial artist Christophe Mputu captured the World Ju-Jitsu Championship title, marking a high-profile achievement for the nation’s combat sports athletes on the international stage. The victory highlights a growing pool of competitive talent emerging from Kinshasa and the surrounding provinces, where combat disciplines continue to attract dedicated competitors despite persistent infrastructural challenges. The Path … Read more
Stephen Chow, the acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker and actor, has officially entered the production phase for his latest project, Shaolin Women’s Soccer (Kung Fu Women’s Soccer). The film marks a thematic return to the high-energy, sports-fusion aesthetic that defined his 2001 global hit, Shaolin Soccer. Recent official social media activity from Chow confirms that development … Read more
Lausanne Judo Grand Slam 2026: A Historic Showdown You Can’t Miss For the first time in Switzerland, the world’s top judokas—including Olympic champion Teddy Riner and rising Swiss talent Daniel Eich—will converge at Vaudoise aréna for a three-day spectacle combining elite and para-judo. Here’s everything you need to know about the event of the year. … Read more
Adachi football director talks about the prospects for the Centenary LeaguePhoto By Sponichi The Meiji Yasuda Centennial League will begin J1 on the 6th, and J2 and J3 on the 7th. This is a special tournament lasting approximately four months in conjunction with the transition to an autumn/spring system from 2026 to 2027. There is … Read more
Alcaraz collapses on the court and savors his joy at the moment of winning his first Australian Open (AP)Photo By ＡＰ The men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament was held on the 1st, with world number one and number one seed Carlos Alcaraz (22, Spain) competing against world number one and number … Read more
Natsumi Tsunoda (left) attended the press conference. On the right is SBC Shonan Beauty Clinic Judo Club Director Toshihiko Yamada (Photography by Osamu Gunji)Photo By Sponichi On the 30th, Natsumi Tsunoda (33, SBC Shonan Beauty Clinic), a gold medalist in women’s judo at the 48 kg division at the Paris Olympics, held a press conference … Read more
the essential Bias judokas shine at the Lot-et-Garonne championships, with Ethan Clément Bel winning the title in the – 60 kg category. Despite a seventh place in Dax, his promising career attracted attention. Serious things have just begun for the Bias judokas, always under the care of President Jean-Marc Tonti. With a first satisfaction recorded … Read more
the essential Even for a five-time Olympic champion, some fights are tougher than others. Faced with the screen addiction that threatens his children, Eden and Ysis, Teddy Riner decided to step up to the plate. Between strict rules at home and helplessness in the face of school tablets, the star judoka and his partner Luthna … Read more