These events are open for all Special Needs Judoka's and based on true sport-manship, philosophy and principles of the judo-sport.

• To unite all the European Judoka and to promote cordial and

    friendly relations between its Member National Federations and

    to supervise judo activity throughout Europe;

• To protect the interest of judo throughout Europe;

• To organize and/or control international events, and to develop

    and spread the practice of judo particularly amongst the youth;

• In collaboration with the IJF, to determine the technical, sporting

    and organizational regulations and to ensure their enforcement;

    to study and submit proposals to this effect to the IJF;

•   To develop judo in Europe and to preserve the ethics of the sport;

•   To represent European Judo before third parties and to arbitrate

      in any possible disagreements between Member National

      Federations

is to be a non-political and non-profit organization which provides  unprecedented quality in education, training and competition from the base to the top, for all people in the art of judo.

The European Judo Union is convinced that this improves the lives of all people, and particularly the lives of people with a disability who will gain in confidence and self esteem, enabling them to feel better about themselves and their place in society. It will give them an increased feeling of self worth.

The EJU aims are that all national programs should create the opportunity for all athletes to participate in training and competition events that challenge all athletes to their fullest potential, regardless of the level or ability.

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