Last weekend, judoka from Judo Club Neretva from Mostar participated in a full-day kata seminar led by distinguished experts – EJU and IJF kata specialists from Croatia, Italy, Hungary, and Slovenia. The seminar, organized by Judo Club Rijeka and kata expert Slaviša Bradić, gathered top-level judoka eager to improve their skills.
During the seminar, various judo kata were practiced and perfected, with Neretva members actively engaging in the practical part to further refine their techniques.
Successful Performance at the Prestigious "Croatia Kata Open"
After the seminar, JK Neretva continued its successful performance at the prestigious "Croatia Kata Open" tournament, where the judoka from Mostar displayed exceptional skill and discipline. The competition brought together judo clubs from Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Neretva competitors stood out in the strong field.
In the senior Nage-no-Kata category, the Mostar duo of Antonija Jozeljić and Dragan-Paol Senkić achieved remarkable success, reaching the final block among the top four pairs (Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina) and securing an excellent third place.
In the under-14 category, young talents Jelena Ćeško and Antonio Aničić shone in Katame-no-Kata, winning the silver medal and second place.
Participants and Expert Leaders
Representing the Mostar club were Josip Previšić, Mak Hadžić, Srđan Ajvaz, Filip Križanac, Antonija Jozeljić, Dragan-Paol Senkić, Jelena Ćeško, and Antonio Aničić, who successfully participated in the seminar and earned valuable certificates.
The seminar was led by renowned experts:
- Slaviša Bradić (7th Dan) – working with children and youth
- Igor Albreht (6th Dan) – Katame-no-Kata
- Gianni Gaman (5th Dan) – Koshiki-no-Kata
- Maurizzio Calderini (6th Dan) – Kodokan-Goshin-Jutsu/Kime-no-Kata
- Matija Jug Dujaković (5th Dan) – Nage-no-Kata
The club's overall participation in this prestigious event represents a significant step in the technical development of Neretva judoka, as well as an opportunity to strengthen team spirit and forge new friendships. JK Neretva once again proved to be a serious club committed to the continuous improvement of its members and the promotion of judo values.
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