The European Judo Union is delighted to announce and introduce a recently established EJU Kata Experts group. Eight dedicated member has joined to create the unit.
Vice-President of EJU, Jane Bridge-Charlot concluded information regarding the EJU Kata Expert Group;
“Each member of the EJU Kata Experts commission is specialized in his kata and is either World or European Champion. Their role is to give advice and support for the promotion and development of kata. They will assist in seminars and advise in judging matters. We trust in their knowledge, experience and passion to lead the way for kata development.”
EJU Kata Experts
| Surname | Familyname | Nation | Kata Specialist | Dan | |
| MAURIZIO | CALDERINI | ITA | Kodokan Goshin Justu | 5th dan | |
| STEFANO | PROIETTI | ITA | Katame No Kata | 5th dan | |
| PEDRO | GONCALVES | POR | Kodokan Goshin Jutsu | 7th dan | |
| WOLFGANG | DAX-ROMSWINKEL | GER | Ju No Kata | 7th dan | |
| RAUL | CAMACHO PEREZ | ESP | Nage No Kata | 7th dan | |
| LAURENT | JEUFFROY | FRA | Kime No Kata | 3rd dan | |
| NICOLAS | GILON | BEL | Nage No Kata | 4th dan | |
| JEAN PHILIPPE | GILON | BEL | Katame No Kata | 4th dan |