An extended-anticipated kata seminar, organised by the Ukrainian Judo Federation and led by EJU Head Advertising and marketing Director, Mr Oleksandr Nagibin, has efficiently taken place in Uzhhorod. This occasion marks a historic milestone within the improvement of kata tradition in Ukraine, a rustic already identified for its sturdy judo custom and excellent aggressive achievements.
Beforehand, Ukraine had actively engaged in kata actions by the IJF Academy and regional seminars. The latest occasion was notably important because it was performed on a nationwide degree, bringing collectively 84 coaches from throughout the nation. Among the many attendees have been a few of Ukraine’s most completed judo athletes, together with Olympic medallists and nationwide workforce coaches, actually embracing all elements that judo has to supply.
The seminar primarily targeted on Nage-no-kata, masking key elements akin to the right execution of methods, diversifications for various age teams, efficient educating strategies and the position of kata in introducing judo to youngsters and freshmen. The ultimate day featured a kata take a look at, the place all individuals demonstrated their proficiency in Nage-no-kata. Those that efficiently accomplished the demonstration have been awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement.
One of the vital exceptional moments of the seminar was the energetic participation of the President of the Ukrainian Judo Federation, Mr. Mykhailo Koshliak. He not solely took half in the complete seminar but in addition efficiently demonstrated and handed the Nage-no-kata take a look at alongside different coaches. His dedication despatched a robust message concerning the worth and significance of kata inside Ukrainian judo. Reflecting on the occasion, EJU Head Kata Commissioner, Dr. Slavisa Bradic, shared his ideas:
I’m extraordinarily happy with the organisation and high quality of the seminar however I’m most happy with the keenness and optimistic power of all individuals, led by the president, who actually invested most effort and demonstrated an ideal need to study as a lot as potential. As each instructor is aware of, the best satisfaction comes from seeing the progress of their college students, and I can say that I’m very pleased.
Shifting ahead, there are plans to proceed creating kata in Ukraine by additional seminars with numerous aims. Moreover, efforts are underway to determine a devoted kata fee to help and improve these actions.
This seminar has undoubtedly laid a robust basis for the way forward for kata in Ukraine, guaranteeing that the nation’s judo neighborhood continues to develop not solely in competitors but in addition within the technical and academic elements of the game.
Pictures: Ukrainian Judo Federation
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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