Ryuta Abe | Head Coach
3rd Dan Black Belt | Former Japanese National Judo Team Member
Ryuta Abe is an elite Japanese-Australian judoka and coach with over 20 years of high-level international competitive experience. As a former member of the prestigious Japanese National Judo Team, Ryuta’s competitive pedigree includes a Top 8 finish at the All-Japan Judo Competition and competing in the legendary Kodokan Cup.
Since relocating to Victoria, Ryuta has dominated the Australian circuit, achieving an extraordinary run of success:
2023 & 2024 Australian National Judo Champion (Gold)
2024 QLD International Open Champion (Gold Medalist, -66kg Senior Men)
Undefeated 2024 Season, capturing Gold in every state competition across the Australian National Judo Circuit.
Recognizing the immense value of bringing world-class athletic mentorship to regional Victoria, Ryuta’s coaching position is proudly supported by the Glenelg Shire Council through the Round 2 2025–2026 Community Grants Program. This vital local partnership ensures that families in the Portland community have direct, affordable access to a caliber of technical expertise and elite coaching typically reserved exclusively for major metropolitan hubs.
A massive thank you to Beyond Bank for their generous funding to help support our club. We highly recommend banking with them because they are customer-owned and invest their profits straight back into local community groups like ours.
A massive thank you to Alcoa for their generous funding and continued support of our club. We are incredibly proud to partner with them as they are a true pillar of our region, constantly investing in the future of local sport and Portland families.
At Portland Takedown Inc, we believe transparency and accountability are the foundations of a strong community. We are fully committed to providing a safe, professional, and inclusive environment for our athletes.
Below is our official organizational registry, compliance data, and strategic framework.
📋 Organizational Credentials
Legal Entity: Portland Takedown Inc (Registered Incorporated Association in Victoria since October 14, 2025)
Incorporation Number: A0127936P
Australian Business Number (ABN): 41 794 203 050
Tax Status: Not-for-Profit Incorporated Association (Not registered for GST; no DGR status)
Headquarters: 28 Percy Street, Portland VIC 3305
National Affiliation: Proud member of the Sambo Federation of Australia Ltd and
🛡️ Governance & Safety Standards
We maintain rigorous operational standards to mitigate risk and ensure the highest quality of care for our members:
Volunteer Leadership: Governed by a formal, dedicated committee of local volunteers and 100% of our administrative operations are completely volunteer-run.
Child Safety Compliance: Fully compliant with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Our formal Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct were strictly adopted on March 19, 2026.
Vetting: Every single coach, committee member, and active volunteer holds a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Comprehensive Insurance: Covered by $20,000,000 in Public Liability Insurance, alongside full Professional Indemnity Insurance managed through our national sporting affiliation.
🌱 Our Mission & Regional Impact
Our Purpose: To provide structured, elite-level, affordable, and inclusive grappling training (Judo and Sambo) to families across the Portland region.
Filling the Gap: As the only dedicated grappling club within a 100km radius of Portland, we provide a vital outlet for regional youth to develop coordination, discipline, and mental resilience.
Inclusivity First: We actively champion low-participation demographics in combat sports, designing specific "come-and-try" pathways to empower youth, women, girls, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community members.
🤝 Strategic & Banking Partners
Financial Institution: Beyond Bank Australia (Portland Branch)
Sporting Body: Sambo Federation of Australia Ltd