We are delighted and honoured to have had our current European project JIDP (Judo Intellectual Disability Project) and our past project Autjudo (Autism Judo) presented at the EJU Beyond Limits: Exploring Adaptive Judo – 1st Scientific-Professional Conference and Practical Demonstrative Activities of Adapted Judo” in Rome this week.
Congratulations to our Italian Partner, President of the EJU Scientific Committee, Italy’s double World and European Champion, as well as double Olympic medallist and FIJLKAM President of the Scientific Committee, Emanuela Pierantozzi and our Spanish partner, Professor Ramon Llull University, Department of Sports Sciences and Management, Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences and Member of the Scientific Committee of the European Judo Union Josè Morales Aznar for introducing these progressive and exciting projects to the esteemed panel and audience!
We are very proud to be part of these progressive, inclusive adaptive judo development projects that help improve the lives of many!
Excerpts from the conference program
The EJU Beyond Limits: Exploring Adaptive Judo – 1st Scientific-Professional Conference and Practical Demonstrative Activities of Adapted Judo
THEME OF THE CONFERENCE
Intellectual-relational disability is a widespread condition, which appears to be growing among the younger generations and represents approximately 80% of the disabilities worldwide. Scientific research has shown that participation in sporting activities and Judo programs can have social, salutogenic and well-being benefits for people with disabilities, especially during the developmental age.
Keeping this evidence in mind, the Italian Judo Wrestling Karate and Martial Arts Federation (FIJLKAM), in collaboration with the European Judo Union (EJU) and the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, organized the Conference “Beyond Limits: Exploring Adapted Judo – 1st Scientific-Professional Conference and Practical Demonstrative Activities of Adapted Judo”.
The conference was held on the 8th and 9th of April 2024 at the FIJLKAM Olympic Center, via dei Sandolini 79, 00122 Lido di Ostia, Rome. In the morning of April 8th (10.30/13.30) was presented the scientific results of Adapted Judo for people with intellectual-relational disabilities in the Aula Magna. In the afternoon (15.00/18.00) presentations from Judo experts and Coaches who work in this area. On April 9th at the PalaFijlkam a practical demonstration of the FIJLKAM projects “Katautism” and “Simone’s Adventure” and a demonstration of an Adapted Judo competition with the new EJU regulation was held.
The Conference aimed to compare the scientific results of research activities together with the practical experiences of Adapted Judo Coaches to outline the best practices that can promote sporting accessibility and social inclusion of people with intellectual-relational disabilities