From the International Judo Federation Website www.ijf.org
By Jakhongir Toshpulatov on 10. Apr 2020
Great 8! It is an interesting name for a contest: 8 great values of judo. Now is a good time to transfer those principles to paper. The IJF has said hajime [go] for a contest among children, that enables them to demonstrate two sets of skills: drawing and judo. Illustrate any of the judo values and be in with a chance of receiving a prize from the IJF. It is crucial that children receive support from their close ones, while everyone is sharing this period of quarantine.
The 8 judo values: Courage, Respect, Modesty, Friendship, Honour, Honesty, Self-control and Courtesy. Judo does not work without them; they are a core part of our sport. Going to a competition, to the dojo or even home, judoka should always remember them. Therefore, it is important for children to take part, offering them an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and share a task with another young judoka from around the world, staying connected.
If you are less than 14 years old, this contest is for you!
For decades, judo has been teaching us several of these important life values. These values are present in each judo lesson all around the world…Let the values of our sport inspire you to stay strong and positive!
