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We have entered the “academic phase” of the Erasmus+ project “European Week of Judo Values” (EWJV), with the first meeting of its Technical-Scientific Committee, carried out digitally. Led by the GIB Club from Slovenia, and with the participation of the RSS Club from Croatia, in addition to the Education Department of the European Judo Union, and the EJND itself, as the EWJV Coordinator and, in this case, represented by me and our Professor Sofia Cachada. This Commission is responsible for the literary research of internationally published studies on the subject, in order to identify the best didactic programs and initiatives related to judo values – in terms of ethics and health – which will then be disseminated to all interested parties through an e-learning course. As Jita Kyoei advocates: Prosperity and Mutual Benefits!

24 February

And the kick-off was this morning! The first official meeting of the “European Judo of Week Values”, an Erasmus+ program that EJND won, together with two other clubs, RSS from Croatia and GIB from Slovenia.  

It will run throughout 2023, simultaneously in the 3 countries, and will bring great news to our community, from the creation of tools for training coaches, to events to promote and disseminate judo, the sporting activity (and Olympic modality) recommended by UNESCO as one of the most suitable sports for children and young people, as it provides integrated physical, psychological and social development (concentration, discipline and sense of ethics).  

Through the 8 values of the Moral Code that governs all Samurai (“one who serves”) and all Onna-bugeisha (the female term): Courtesy, Courage, Friendship, Sincerity, Respect, Self-control, Honor and Modesty.  

And fulfilling the principle of judo, Jita Kyoei: “Mutual benefit and prosperity for all”!