Judo Club Samurai Jesi Hosts Successful Women’s Judo Event & Welcomes French Judo Expert
Ancona, Italy – The Judo Club Samurai Jesi marked International Women’s Day with a dynamic judo event at the Sabbatini sports hall on Sunday, March 8th. The event showcased the strength and skill of female judoka and provided opportunities for both seasoned competitors and young enthusiasts.
Empowering Women Through Judo
The day began with a strong showing from young participants, engaging in gymnastics, standing wrestling, ground wrestling, and technique exchange drills. The atmosphere was described as one of participation and serenity
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A key component of the event was a demonstration focused on self-defense and attack techniques for women. The intention wasn’t to simply teach techniques, but to convey that, in moments of difficulty that may occur, how important it can be to have that strength and tenacity to react to an attack, to a bad attitude.
Competition and Recognition
Following the demonstrations, all participating children were awarded a women’s judo medal. The event culminated in a competitive judo tournament, drawing participants from judo clubs across Italy.
International Collaboration
The Judo Club Samurai Jesi also leveraged the event to foster international collaboration, hosting French judoka Julien Bruland. Bruland’s mission is to bring judo around the world
, and he began his visit by training with athletes with disabilities, expressing his satisfaction with the experience. He continued by working with pre-competitive and competitive groups, and led an additional training session for all event participants.
Looking Ahead
The Judo Club Samurai Jesi continues to demonstrate its commitment to promoting judo, inclusivity, and international cooperation. Their ongoing projects, including “JUDO4SEN” and “SPORT, EDUCARE, INCLUDERE (S.E.I.) 2.0”, highlight their dedication to social inclusion through sport.
FAQ
- When was Judo Samurai Jesi founded? Judo Samurai Jesi was founded in 1982.
- Who is the founder of Judo Samurai Jesi? The founder is Claudio Coppari, 6th DAN.
- Where did the Women’s Day event take place? The event took place at the Sabbatini sports hall in Ancona, Italy.
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