Welcome
Welcome to the International Association of Judo Researchers (IAJR)
Our mission is:
"To facilitate world peace and safety by improving international and intercultural understanding, cooperation and relationships through judo by supporting judo-related research and education"
Registration form is available here. Please, fill in the application form, and return by email to Diego Scardone (International Administrator for Judo Researchers).
6th International Science of Judo Symposium
25th August, Rotterdam
Due to the overwhelming response by research specialists around the world in 1999 (Birmingham, England), 2001 (Munich, Germany), 2003 (Osaka, Japan), 2005 (Cairo, Egypt) and 2007 (Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL), the International Association of Judo Researchers is pleased to announce the 6th International Science of Judo Symposium. The World Research Symposium will be held prior to the 2009 World Judo Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Tuesday, 25 August 2009.
The World Research Symposium will include research symposia, oral presentations, and poster presentations of research. This document is the first call for programs for the 2009 World Research Symposium.
All sessions will consist of presentations of scholarly works related to judo. Presentations may involve any scholarly work related to any aspect of judo. Such areas may include, but are not limited to, topics related to the sport aspect of judo, including exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, injury rehabilitation, rest and recovery, nutrition, and the like. Topics may also include any area of judo history, philosophy, culture, or values as well.
Proposals for all sessions will be considered for inclusion in the program if they are received by the date specified below. The final schedule shall include proposals accepted for presentation as well as an invited program.
As in the past, the IAJR is pleased to announce that it will present awards to at least three outstanding presentations and projects based on originality, methodology quality, clarity, and contribution to judo.