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About the European Judo Union

The EJU is comprised of 50 national Judo federations/associations, and is itself recognised by the IJF as one of five continental unions. The organisation of the administration of Judo is based on a pyramid system of regulations, with the IJF the world governing body, the EJU the European governing body and national Judo associations the governing bodies at domestic level.

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2010/08/27 | 09:18 pm | in EJU, IJF

Judo icon Anton Geesink passes away

Judo icon Anton Geesink passes awayAt 27 August, the world of judo mourns about the death of judo icon Anton Geesink. The Dutch 10th Dan and IOC member was the first non-Japanese World Champion in 1961 and won the Olympic title in Tokyo in 1964. He passed away at the age of 76. ... Read more
2010/08/25 | 10:10 am | in EJU, IJF

Athlete Role Model Ruben Houkes at the Olympics

Athlete Role Model Ruben Houkes at the OlympicsRuben Houkes was appointed by the IJF and by the IOC Athletes’ Commission as an Athlete Role Model (ARM) at the Youth Olympic Games, held in Singapore from August 14th – 26th, 2010. The function of the ARMs in Singapore is to mentor the 3,600... Read more

History History

The origin of Japan's martial arts

The takenouchi-ryu martial art system founded in 1532 is considered the beginning of apan's Jujitsu forms. Judo was derived from Jujitsu, the art for either attacking others or defending oneself with nothing but one's own body.
History of Judo

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