judo international school
London
The Judo Federation welcomed very favourably the introduction of judo in the
school curriculum to the point that Catherine Arnaud proposed to teach it in our
school. Judo is for students beginning at age 4 and a half and all Montessorian
judokas, who are certified by the judo federation, pass the grades at the end of
the year. Judo is a sport that allows the child to develop many skills: respect
for the rules, respect for others and respect for oneself. It builds
self-confidence and an ability to communicate. The structured character of judo
(dress, rules, greeting, respect of the teacher) allows children to flourish.
This contact sport participates in better appropriating the body diagram which
remains an essential step to develop a better knowledge of oneself and helps to
promote self-confidence. Through this activity, children evacuate excess
physical energy and release their emotional charge which can be a source of
aggression. Judo is therefore a wonderful opportunity of self-learning and
brings forth an extraordinary development of the personality (taste of the
effort, surpassing oneself, spirit of sharing, respect, development of motor
skills). Including judo in the school curriculum is a unique chance to practice
a high-caliber sport in a peaceful and caring environment.
