About
About
Strategic plan overview 2005-2009
Mission Statement
The aim of the Irish Judo association is to promote the participation in Judo, in a safe and constructive environment, enabling each participant to achieve their full potential in their selected area of activity within the organisation.
History
Judo was first practiced in Ireland in 1952, when a Dublin man, who had reached the rank of yellow belt in England , established a club near Phoenix Park . Because it was situated in the attic of a small garage it came to be called the Loft. A class of about a dozen people practiced there, and soon a black belt was brought over from England to grade the members. During this embryonic stage the British Judo Association (BJA) regularly sent instructors and examiners to Dublin.
Committee
Details of the current Executive Committee of the Irish Judo Association.
