The three countries which dominated this first grand slam in Tajikistan, the penultimate one before the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024, are Switzerland, Austria and Italy. It is not that these three nations are not judo nations, quite the contrary and they have already proven it on numerous occasions, but this tournament particularly smiled on them, with individual performances which serve the group’s outcome ..read more

The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024 marked another significant milestone in Tajikistan's burgeoning presence on the international judo stage. With the event drawing to a close, it's evident that the tournament was not just about athletic prowess but also about the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship that permeated the atmosphere ..read more

Judo, a modern martial art and Olympic sport, has evolved from its Japanese roots into a global phenomenon emphasizing physical and mental discipline. Originated in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, judo combines techniques from older martial arts like jujutsu with a new focus on efficiency and safety. Kano's philosophy was not merely about combat but about improving oneself, making judo a way of life that cultivates resilience, respect, and self-control ..read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies falls as a critical public health issue, particularly among children and adolescents. According to WHO, falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and disabilities worldwide, with millions of people suffering from fall-related injuries annually. In response to this significant health concern, the European Judo Union (EJU) has launched the Safe Falls program aimed at preventing fall injuries, especially among children and youth. At the core of the Safe Falls program lies the research conducted by Professor Oscar DEL CASTILLO-ANDRES, wh ..read more

Tachi-waza Teaching Tachi-waza can become easier, with visual coaching aids, which help young and older Read more The post Teaching Tachi-waza Judo appeared first on Judo Books by Koka Kids ..read more

One week left to register to the next Children Kata Festival & Kata Seminar in cooperation with the European Judo Union which is to be held in Ljubljana on the 25th of May. After Iceland, the Children Kata Festival project continues in Slovenia. The festival will bring together coaches and judoka from several countries who will attend the seminar composed of several parts. On the first day, a workshop is going to be held with a presentation of the methodology of working with children. It should be noted that kata for children is only a tool that helps learning and adopting basic judo techn ..read more

Not long to go now… The French Judo Federation in close collaboration with the European Judo Union will be hosting a training camp and coaching seminar for Adapted judo (Intellectual disabilities) from May 13-15. All coaches are welcome to take part in this event to discuss and to work together on the European classification of the Adapted judo categories. This event will be followed by the regional adapted judo tournament. Content: What is a disability? Which disabilities do we encounter? How do we compete? Dynamics between athlete, referee and coach. Divisioning workshop EJU adapted judo ru ..read more

Montréal, May 5, 2024 – As the last Canadian to compete at the Grand Slam in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Kyle Reyes fell just short of a podium finish in the under-100 kg category on Sunday. Photo: IJF / Kulumbegashvili Tamara Kyle Reyes et Dzhafar Kostoev In the Ontarian’s battle for bronze against Dzhafar Kostoev of the United Arab Emirates, Kostoev succeeded in anticipating Reyes’s strategy, therefore blocking him from the podium. “The fight didn’t go as expected,” explained Reyes, who finished the day in fifth place. “My plan was to keep my distance and attack as soon as I saw an opening. But h ..read more

The +100kg category at the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024 provided judo fans with a highly anticipated rematch between two titans of the sport: Teddy Riner of France and Temur Rakhimov of Tajikistan. Riner, a living legend with 11 world championship titles to his name, faced off against Rakhimov, the former world number one aiming to defend his home turf ..read more

Gennaro Pirelli of Italy proved to be a force to be reckoned with at the Dushanbe Grand Slam, securing his second grand slam gold medal in an impressive display of skill and determination. Despite an early setback against Jonghoon Won of Korea, Pirelli showcased his resilience by quickly responding with a decisive ippon, setting the stage for his remarkable performance throughout the tournament ..read more