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IJF World Tour

There hasn't been a World Masters in the past two years. Will there be one this year?

Jan 21, 2026

Paris Grand Slam kicks off the IJF World Tour

The Paris Grand Slam kicks off the IJF World Tour. It and other IJF-sanctioned events allow players to climb up the World Rankings List.

Jan 19, 2026

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Trstenjak masters 7th kata

Former European, World and Olympic Champion has mastered kata and has a refereeing license.

Jan 17, 2026

IJF Rules

New IJF rule on time wasting

New rules to punish players who waste time in order to catch a breather during matches.

Jan 9, 2026

IJF Rules

New IJF rule on Ushiro-Sankaku

New rules about Ushiro-Sankaku.

Jan 8, 2026

IJF Rules

New IJF rule on grip breaking

A significant change has been made relating to grip breaking.

Jan 7, 2026

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