All These events must be open for all Special Needs Judoka's and based on true sport-manship, philosophy and principles of the judo-sport.
Special Needs Judo Foundation philosophy
Competition and events
The Dutch Judo Federation wants SN judokas to improve their skills. Therefore the JBN has assigned a National coach for these SN judokas. His responsibility is to compose a National selection for elite SN judokas (Level 1 and 2). There are approximately 50 SN judokas of this level in the Netherlands.
The DJF (JBN) has the responsibility for ALL judokas, including SN judokas, and has made a long range plan till 2012. Herein is systematic included the stimulation and projects for (future) SN judokas. Every year at least 15-20 SN projects are run by qualified teachers in SN organizations, like schools, daycare centers etc. In the future this SN elite group will only expend. Unfortunately are other projects not that far, and it is difficult to find a proper competition for the Dutch elite SN judokas. But better to start now and stimulate other federations to also create SN National selection, than too late. read more
The Special Needs Foundation
is to be a non-political and non-profit organization which support unprecedented quality in education, training and competition from the base to the top, for all people in the art of judo.
The foundation 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 foundation aims are that all SPecial Needs judo 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.
