IPA Japan ‘Friendship Judo Week’

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Friendship Judo Week,” a special judo practice event, will take place in Chiba Prefecture, Japan from November 24 to 30, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the techniques and spirit of Japanese judo, as well as to experience Japanese culture and nature. The instructors will be judo masters from the Chiba Prefectural Police including a former All-Japan champion, an Olympic gold medalist, a former European champion, etc.

A total of 16 spots are available for active police officers who are IPA members. Participants of all levels — from beginners to black belts — are welcome. Female participants will be instructed by female judoka.

The application deadline has been extended from July 25 to September 30 so that more judo practitioners can participate. Join us in the birthplace of judo to experience and practice judo with IPA friends from around the world under the guidance of top instructors!