A journey to discover the East through sport and beyond. This is the biennial”Jakukai: Journey to traditional martial arts, culture and roots”, an event included in the schedule of Genoa European Capital of Sport 2024 and where on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September the Piazza delle Feste in Porto Antico.
The event, organized by the Jakukai Association, will bring the interstyle training of the main martial arts – karate, judo, jujitsu and kali – to the tatami of Piazza delle Feste, which will also include athletes with disabilities and where the famous international masters. included.
During the two days there will be alternate performances and demonstrations by champions in different disciplines, but there will also be moments of edutainment where children and adults will be given the opportunity to experiment in different disciplines. , especially those adapted to those with disabilities. . Also included in the program are cultural workshops dedicated to the art of Japanese calligraphy, ceramics and chess.
There is also a busy program of conferences that are free and open to all and have their common thread “Martial arts and the prevention of violence”. Saturday 14th, waiting for the evening show “Movements without borders: martial art and dialogue dance”, which will see the comparison between athletes and dancers.
“A deep journey into martial arts in two days entirely dedicated to oriental disciplines in a Porto Antico that is the heart of many events of this special year.– says the Councilor for Sport and Tourism of the Municipality of Genoa, Alessandra Bianchi – The tatamis that come to life in Piazza delle Feste are ready to host training and performances for athletes of all abilities together with renowned international champions and instructors. With ‘Jakukai: Journey to martial arts, culture and traditional roots’, the sport meets, once again during the Genoa 2024 European Capital of Sport, culture with workshops and conferences open to all. For participants, for enthusiasts and for all those who want to immerse themselves in this special journey it will also be an opportunity to discover our city with all its beauties and excellence. “
“We are very honored and happy that our event is included in the schedule of Genoa 2024 European Capital of Sport – says Francesco Canepa, president of the Jakukai association –. This is a project in which we have invested a lot of resources and commitment and in which we are truly proud because it is an opportunity to offer the city an opportunity dedicated to sport intended not as a competitive and competitive event but as a merger. , growth, meeting and sharing”.