Tokyo, World Championship 2010

Boiling it down:  If you had to describe the greatest passion in your life, could you?  In my life it's Judo. It drives me.  Not only to be a better fighter, but also a better person. I train and coach at Evolve MMA in Melbourne, Australia. 

This website is a portal to the world of Judo, my world. It is intended for Judo players, grappling enthusiasts, elite athletes and other people seeking to get fit and challenge themselves. I run two blogs from Ivo Judo: Judo Improves Everything and Olympic Training. 
I regularly post up my thoughts, tips and experiences about how you can get better at Judo and at life. Come along for the journey if you want.

Currently, I am working towards being part of the 2012 Australian Olympic Judo Team.

2012: Here we go!

So 2011 was a massive year. I was able to ahieve some fantastic results and am now well positioned for Olympic Qualification. I don't want to count my chickens before they have hatched, but I can feel the fire in me growing every day.

I don't just want to participate at the London Olympics - I want a medal!

This has never been done by an Aussie lightweight male, and I have worked with my coaches to create a training regime designed to have me peak on July 29 2012 (my competition day in London)

This year I will be spending periods of time in training camp at home and overseas

I am determined to win my fourth straight Oceania title in April and from then I have 3 months to peak for the biggest day of my life. I have managed to group together a top level coaching and training team who are all well qualified and committed to helping me achieve this

Now there's a ton of work for me to do, but I will push my limits every day to try and win that medal. This I promise you!

Ivo