JOY - Judo connecting Older and Younger generations

06/09/2026

☕ Sunday is definitely a good time for a JOY Talk.

Take a little time today to discover the people, stories and perspectives behind the JOY project.

💬 11 JOY Talks published
🌐 2,315 website page views
📥 1,203 recorded PDF downloads/hits

Read all the conversations here:
👉 https://judojoy.eu/joy-talks/

And if you don’t have time to read now, you can download your favourite JOY Talk as a PDF and save it for later.

Which JOY Talk will be your Sunday read? 💙

03/09/2026

📈 Our methodology integrates scientific insights on performance and well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach.

🗝️Aims and Characteristics
We aim to build community, enhance physical fitness, promote respect, facilitate skill transfer, and foster social interaction. Key characteristics include adaptability, collaboration, inclusion, and safety.

🗝️Overcoming Barriers
We address age differences, learning preferences, and generational stereotypes by adapting teaching methods, fostering mutual respect, and creating a supportive community.

🗝️Facilitators for Success
Promoting inclusive training, intergenerational mentorship, and celebrating achievements ensure a thriving environment for all participants.

Our structured methodology makes Intergenerational Judo a dynamic and inclusive project, continuously evolving to meet the needs of all age groups. Join us on this journey towards mutual prosperity and maximum efficiency.

You can expect the JOY Online tool soon 🙌

30/08/2026

JOY is slowly entering its final phase as we move towards the project’s conclusion at the end of the year.

But before we say goodbye, there is still time to look back at the journey, the people and the moments that have made JOY so special.

We would be delighted if you joined us and took a look at our promotional video here: 🎥👇 https://judojoy.eu/

Enjoy watching — and stay with us for the final chapter of the JOY Project!

30/08/2026

JOY is slowly entering its final phase as we move towards the project’s conclusion at the end of the year.

But before we say goodbye, there is still time to look back at the journey, the people and the moments that have made JOY so special.

We would be delighted if you joined us and took a look at our promotional video. 🎥👇

Enjoy watching — and stay with us for the final chapter of the JOY Project!

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

24/08/2026

Intergenerational sport has become increasingly popular in recent years, offering people of all ages the opportunity to participate in physical activity while bridging the generation gap. Through shared experiences and common interests, sport can create meaningful connections between younger and old...

12/08/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗼. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻.🥋

After two years of research, workshops, events and learning across generations, JOY is entering its final phase. And this is where things get exciting. 👀

Our 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗼 is now being tested — and will soon be available as a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 for coaches and organisations.
Because bringing generations together on the tatami is not just about age.

It’s about 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

From research → to practice → to a tool that can live beyond the project.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻. 🚀

26/07/2026

🥋 Sunday Challenge is ON! 🔥

Head over to our Stories and test your knowledge with today’s quiz! 💡 Challenge yourself, discover how much you know, and share your results with us.

Missed a quiz? No worries! All our quizzes are saved in our Instagram Highlights, so you can catch up anytime and keep learning.

🌍 Join us on our journey of developing an online intergenerational tool for judo coaches and help us shape the future of inclusive practice!

🚀 Coming soon live on the IJF Academy platform.

03/07/2026

These core principles provide the foundation for safe, inclusive, and meaningful intergenerational judo practice, fostering cooperation, respect, and lifelong learning.

This is a brief glimpse of one of the frameworks presented in the JOY Online Educational Tool, which explores these principles in greater depth and offers practical guidance for coaches working with diverse generations. Coming soon – work in progress.

27/06/2026

Recently, when Dr Simone Ciaccioni was awarded a prestigious international scholarship, supported by the International Judo Federation, it marked much more than the recognition of an individual academic journey; it highlighted one of the IJF's strongest convictions: that the future of judo depends n...

22/06/2026

JOY Talk | Judo as a Compass in a Changing World

A conversation with Dr. Simone Ciaccioni on judo as a way of connecting people across generations and everyday contexts. The discussion also touches HOPE-hope.msca, where the same idea extends into hospital environments; bringing movement, learning, and human connection to young patients.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://judojoy.eu/joy-talks/