The European Judo Union, together with the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Judo Federation, wishes to remind all interested participants that this is the third call for contributions to the 8th Scientific and Professional Conference on “Applicable Research in Judo”, taking place on 12–13 November 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia.
Over 20 countries, including several from overseas, have already shown interest in this event. It’s not too late to submit your research. Not a researcher but curious to observe? No problem, there is a place for everyone. Join us and take the opportunity to gain inspiration and ideas from leading experts in the field.
Purpose of the Conference
The conference continues its mission to:
- Connect judo science and practice
- Encourage the implementation of research and new technologies in judo
- Foster international collaboration among researchers and practitioners
- Promote judo’s positive impact on health, growth, education and development
- Support continuous improvement in coaching, athlete welfare and sports management
Contribution Opportunities
All judo experts, coaches, scientists and professionals are invited to submit their work in one of the following formats:
- Academic Papers (oral presentations)
- Professional Viewpoints (theoretical or applied perspectives)
- Practical Presentations (tatami-based demonstrations)
Key Topics Include (but are not limited to):
- Judo training for youth and high-performance athletes
- Judo for people with diverse abilities
- Injuries, safeguarding, and sustainability in judo
- Technical, pedagogical, physiological, psychological and anthropological analyses
- Judo ethics, falls and safety
- The impact of new technologies on judo training and research
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: Monday, 29 September 2025
- Acceptance Notifications: Monday, 20 October 2025
Conference Highlights
The event will take place just before the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix, allowing participants to combine academic exchange with the excitement of elite competition. All registered participants will receive:
- Full access to all conference sessions
- Conference materials and publications
- Coffee breaks and networking opportunities
- Tickets to the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix
Submission Instructions
Contributions should be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Detailed submission guidelines for both academic and professional papers are available in the conference information materials below.
Images: 7th Scientific and Professional Conference ‘Applicable Research in Judo’ Porec 2024 / EJU
Author: Szandra Szogedi