WADA launches new youth resources for clean sport education
By Gustavo Muñana
Saturday, 2 November 2024
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched two innovative additions to its Anti-Doping Education and Learning (ADEL) platform, which aims to empower Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) to educate young athletes on the importance of fair play and clean sport.
The newly launched resources include:
1. ...
Trump, IOC clash looms over transgender ban, Putin voices support
By Sam May
Sunday, 10 November 2024
After his return to the presidency, Donald Trump has taken a stance against the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) current policies on gender eligibility in sports, setting up a potential showdown with the organisation.
Throughout his campaign, Trump committed to prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s sports,...
The Purpose of Traditional Kodokan Judo training
Kodokan Judo aims to cultivate physical fitness, disciplined behavior, and wisdom. At its core, judo is more than a martial art; it is a path to self-improvement and respectful living. Through judo training, practitioners build strength, challenge their spirit, and internalize values of perseverance, self-control, courtesy, and respect.
The Ideal of Traditional
Kodokan Judo encourages...
Understanding the Difference Between Judo Contest Grades and the Awarding of Highest Grades
In the world of judo, the grading system is a framework that allows practitioners to progress through ranks, both recognizing their skills and affirming their commitment to the art. However, there are crucial distinctions between “contest grades,” which are often associated with competition achievements, and the awarding...
Jigoro Kano (1860-2024) International Day, 28 October 2024
Traditional Judo
The term “traditional judo” is widely used by organizations around the world, yet it is often invoked superficially, lacking genuine depth or adherence.
To authentically uphold the term “traditional,” an organization must have a structured policy that emphasizes not only the technical aspects of judo but also the formal rituals, customs, and...
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana.- Jigoro Kano (1860 - 1938) es sin duda alguna uno de los maestros mas influyentes que tuvo y tienen las Artes Marciales de cualquier país y es que con la creación del judo influyó de manera muy significativa en otras disciplinas como el sambo, karate, kudo, entre otras.
Sobre esta base es que luego de la...
London, England.- It's interesting to see the return of traditional judo rules, like leg-grabbing and a balanced approach between standing techniques and groundwork, in some Japanese tournaments and organizations like the World Judo Federation (WJF).
This contrasts with the International Judo Federation's (IJF) more restrictive rules, which in recent years have prohibited leg grabs and altered the dynamics of the...
WORLD JUDO FEDERATION RECIBE CERTIFICADO DE PARTICIPACION EN EL DIA MUNDIAL DE LA CAMINATA TAFISA 2024
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana.- La World Judo Federation recibió el correspondiente Certificado de Participación en el Dia Mundial de la Caminata Tafisa realizada al rededor del mundo el pasado 6 de octubre 2024.
Les anexamos la comunicacion que nos remitió Tafisa.
¡Felicitaciones, aquí está su Certificado...
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World Walking Day 2024 a Success!
We want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for making World Walking Day – 24 Hours Around the Globe such a remarkable success! This year’s celebration was bigger, better, and more inspiring, with 382,077 participants from 94 countries, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your participation.
On Sunday, 6...
Victoria, Australia.- Los días del 4 al 6 de octubre 2024 fueron realizados los Campeonatos Nacionales de Australia en Junior, Cadetes, Senior y Kata, femenino y masculino, organizados por la Asociación Australiana de Judo del Kodokan (AKJA), cuyo presidente es el señor David Gordge.
La Asociación Australiana de Judo del Kodokan es miembro fundador de la World Judo Federation de...
