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From the School to the Tatami: Challenges in the Transition from School-Based to Federated Judo

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Judo offers an optimal environment for holistic youth development through its integration of physical, philosophical, and socio-moral components. This study investigates the transition process from school-based to federated judo in Argentina, examining its role within educational institutions and the existence of links between schools and sports clubs. Similarities and differences with respect to other countries were highlighted. Structured interviews with judo instructors revealed key challenges: lack of integration of judo in schools, insufficient institutional collaboration, and scarcity of financing policies. Additional deficiencies include inadequate pedagogical training among instructors and excessive pressure on young athletes, contributing to transition difficulties and early dropout. Although in other countries there are structured programs that facilitate this transition, the sport development in Argentina is largely dependent on private institutions and family incentives. Implementation of articulated educational and sport policies would be crucial to optimize the development of judo players towards high performance and prevent dropout.

Source: Martial Arts Studies

DOI: 10.18573/mas.255

Authors: Adrian Motter, Goran Kuvačić, Saša Krstulović, Walter Dzurovcin

Institutions: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Universidad Hospital Italiano, University of Split, University of Zagreb, Universidad Nacional de La Matanza

Language: English

Topic: Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415191329