6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP IN U15 & U13 CAMP

EJU Expert Sergio Oliveira specialises in the education of young athletes and, keeping in line with the theme of the Festival, kept the kids on the U15 and U13 Camp laughing the whole session. Talking to Oliveira, he portrays his passion for his role here, What is so important about…

18 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

EXPERT ADVICE DELIVERED IN 'IMPROVE YOUR CLUB' SEMINAR

EJU President, Mr Sergey Soloveychik welcomed everyone to the Improve Your Club Seminar, the aim of this is to improve the ability to coach the younger generation of athletes. The theme for the weekend was to assist cadet level competitors and the first morning was taken by Mr Patrick Roux.…

17 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

TWO KATA EXPERTS BROUGHT THE KODOKAN TO POREC

Kata is a Japanese term, translating literally to mean ‘form’. A series of movements are executed in order to memorise and perfect technique. While watching the Kodokan Seminars this week, there are noticeable differences between kata and competitive judo, such as the ability to use punches or even weapons.  The…

17 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE? #JUDOFESTIVAL2019

Kickstarting the morning was the Improve Your Club Seminar. The group started with a presentation by Stefano Frassinelli, one of the authors of ‘An Approach to Physical Performance Analysis for Judo’, who works with the Russian judo team. The comprehensive delivery on the topic of what it takes to be…

16 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

JUDO FESTIVAL FAMILY CAMP ATTRACTS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE

The Family Camp here in Poreč is the heart of the Judo Festival. Year after year, families come together with their children, all under 8 years-old to enjoy both the judo and the beautiful Laguna Resort with many activities on offer as well as a relaxing holiday destination.  The camp…

16 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE? #JUDOFESTIVAL2019

We are very happy to announce that the rain was short lived and all of the practitioners and athletes were able to bask in the afternoon sun before getting back on the tatami this evening.  The IYC Seminar proved too big for the original space and had to move in…

15 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE? #JUDOFESTIVAL2019

Following five whole days of astounding weather, this morning was a slightly wet start to the weekend! The coaches taking part in the Improve Your Club Seminar were certainly grateful for the cooler start in the external dojo. Patrick ROUX led the session to educate the coaches further in order…

15 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE? #JUDOFESTIVAL2019

The EJU Judo Festival 2019 is always buzzing with excitement with the sheer amount of activities, sometimes it is hard to keep up!  We are currently half way through the OTC camp, with many federations leaving tomorrow after some solid training on the tatami during the morning and evening sessions…

14 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

CADET EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IS THE FOCUS FOR CADET CAMP

Not only do the senior athletes have the European Games coming up, but the cadets also have their European Championships in Warsaw at the end of the month.  Over 380 cadets arrived in Poreč for some vital preparation, among the biggest teams was of course the host nation of Croatia…

14 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

TREMENDOUS TURNOUT OF 1500 IN POREC

The 6th EJU Judo Festival is in full swing with over 1500 participants from around the world, coming to enjoy the wonderful holiday destination of Poreč but also improve their judo skills between the 10th and 23rd of June. At the heart of the Judo Festival is the Family Camp…

13 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

PRESS CONFERENCE IN POREC

Together, the European Judo Union and Croatian Judo Federation have organised the 6th EJU Judo Festival, the fourth to be held in the beautiful city of Poreč. With an astounding attendance of over 1500 judoka from 47 countries, the Plava Laguna Resort is overflowing with passionate athletes, coaches and representatives. …

12 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

REFEREERING AND COACHING SEMINAR ADDITION TO JUDO FESTIVAL

Both referees and many coaches from across Europe came together for a review seminar at the 6th Judo Festival. Maarten ARENS, Coordinator of the Coaches Committee, had gathered a series of questions from high level coaches in regards to refereeing and the assignments of scores as well as penalties in…

11 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

SPECIAL NEEDS SEMINAR IS A HIT WITH JUDOKA AND COACHES

With the 6th Judo Festival well under way, it is a pleasure to welcome the new addition of the Special Needs Seminar to the Festival on the second day. As such a new contribution, it was incredible to see the amount of judoka and coaches that arrived to discover new…

11 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

6TH EJU JUDO FESTIVAL JUST AROUND THE CORNER

With only a few days remaining till the launch of the 6th Judo Festival in Porec, Croatia, the excitement is building surrounding the many events we have to offer.  A staggering amount of people will be in the idyllic location on the west coast of Croatia, currently recorded at over…

6 June 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

SPECIAL NEEDS SEMINAR IN POREC JUDO FESTIVAL 2019

Porec, Croatia, will host the 6th edition of the EJU Judo Festival between the 10th and 23rd of June. There will be an exciting new addition to the already successful event.  Entitled “Special Needs”, the Judo Festival has organised a seminar that will be held on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday…

25 April 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

INVITATION FOR JUDO SYMPOSIUM AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 6th European Judo Science and Research Symposium & 5th Scientific and Professional Conference – Applicable Research in Judo. The Symposium/Conference will be held during the Judo Festival in Poreč from 12 – 14 June 2019 and will be organised in…

19 March 2019

6th EJU Judo Festival - Porec, Croatia

JUDO FESTIVAL 2019 - PROGRAMME UPDATE

In 2019 the 6th Judo Festival will take place again in the Laguna Poreč — Hotels, Resorts & Camping. The last edition of the Judo Festival was a great success with more than 1100 participants.  The Judo Festival is a magnificent opportunity to spend time with the family, whilst each family member…

5 January 2019