Judo Vision 2005

1. 1 Judo Vision 2005

2. 2 Why Judo Vision 2005? In recent times, interest in the sport of judo has continued to grow. The technical and organizational aspects have rapidly improved. And with the official inclusion of women’s judo into the Olympic Program, enthusiasm for the sport of judo has blossomed. In recent times, interest in the sport of judo has continued to grow. The technical and organizational aspects have rapidly improved. And with the official inclusion of women’s judo into the Olympic Program, enthusiasm for the sport of judo has blossomed.

3. 3 Numerous short-sighted deals and instability within IBSA The reason why Judo Vision was formed was that the IJF has not had a long-term vision for the continuous development and diffusion of Judo. As a result there have been inconsistencies, short-sighted deals, and instability within the IJF. Therefore, the DC has decided to formulate a long-term plan for the future promotion of Judo through Judo Vision 2000.The reason why Judo Vision was formed was that the IJF has not had a long-term vision for the continuous development and diffusion of Judo. As a result there have been inconsistencies, short-sighted deals, and instability within the IJF. Therefore, the DC has decided to formulate a long-term plan for the future promotion of Judo through Judo Vision 2000.

4. 4 Stabilization of theorganization within IBSA Firstly, the IJF Directing Committee has become dedicated towards the stabilization of the organizational aspects within the IJF.Firstly, the IJF Directing Committee has become dedicated towards the stabilization of the organizational aspects within the IJF.

5. 5 Preparation With the coming of the 21st century and increased competition from various other combat sports, the time has come for the IJF to create a definitive plan in preparation for the future.With the coming of the 21st century and increased competition from various other combat sports, the time has come for the IJF to create a definitive plan in preparation for the future.

6. 6 What is Judo Vision 2005? To become the most popular and well–recognized combat sport Judo Vision 2000 is the framework in which to develop Judo as the most popular and well-recognized combat sport. The IJF must improve its methods of expansion and growth.Judo Vision 2000 is the framework in which to develop Judo as the most popular and well-recognized combat sport. The IJF must improve its methods of expansion and growth.

7. 7 SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis is an abbreviation for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. A SWOT analysis often forms part of a marketing plan for the improvement of a business. SWOT analysis is an abbreviation for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. A SWOT analysis often forms part of a marketing plan for the improvement of a business.

8. 8 What is a SWOT Analysis? Internal strengths and weaknesses External opportunities and threats To become more successful In a SWOT analysis, a company identifies its internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats it faces, so that it can be more successful, increase its profits and outdo its competitors. A SWOT Analysis is generally used to improve a company’s success, however we can also adapt the SWOT Analysis to fit the needs of an international organization like the IJF. In a SWOT analysis, a company identifies its internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats it faces, so that it can be more successful, increase its profits and outdo its competitors. A SWOT Analysis is generally used to improve a company’s success, however we can also adapt the SWOT Analysis to fit the needs of an international organization like the IJF.

9. 9 Strengths of Judo During the Seychelles DC Meeting in May, there were many proposals and comments. We will present to you the most basic ideas in each section. There are four subjects of analysis. First, we will look at some of the strengths of judo. For practical purposes, we have only listed four, however there are many more. During the Seychelles DC Meeting in May, there were many proposals and comments. We will present to you the most basic ideas in each section. There are four subjects of analysis. First, we will look at some of the strengths of judo. For practical purposes, we have only listed four, however there are many more.

10. 10 Both physical and mental aspect Firstly, one of the strengths of Judo is that it is a sport that Emphasizes both the physical and mental aspect in sport. Firstly, one of the strengths of Judo is that it is a sport that Emphasizes both the physical and mental aspect in sport.

11. 11 Indoor Sport Secondly, As an indoor sport, judo can be practiced throughout the year. Secondly, As an indoor sport, judo can be practiced throughout the year.

12. 12 Practiced by all ages, men and women Thirdly, Judo is practiced by all ages, men and women.Thirdly, Judo is practiced by all ages, men and women.

13. 13 Widespread Diffusion of Medals Fourthly, the diffusion of medals in Judo is widespread as compared to other sports.Fourthly, the diffusion of medals in Judo is widespread as compared to other sports.

14. 14 Weaknesses of Judo The second subject is weaknesses of Judo. These are the four main weaknesses that the DC has outlined for Judo. The second subject is weaknesses of Judo. These are the four main weaknesses that the DC has outlined for Judo.

15. 15 Difficulty in understanding the rules of Judo Firstly, it is hard to ignore the fact that there is difficulty in understanding the rules of judo for the average spectator. Similarly some have expressed uncertainty as to the winner of a Judo match. Firstly, it is hard to ignore the fact that there is difficulty in understanding the rules of judo for the average spectator. Similarly some have expressed uncertainty as to the winner of a Judo match.

16. 16 Financial weakness, no commercial support Secondly, there is Financial weakness within the IJF due to a lack of commercial support. Secondly, there is Financial weakness within the IJF due to a lack of commercial support.

17. 17 Differences in technical ability amongst Unions Thirdly, there are Large differences in technical abilities amongst the Continental Unions and National Federations.Thirdly, there are Large differences in technical abilities amongst the Continental Unions and National Federations.

18. 18 Difficulty obtaining sponsorships The fourth weakness of the IJF is that Underdeveloped nations have no means of obtaining corporate sponsorships.The fourth weakness of the IJF is that Underdeveloped nations have no means of obtaining corporate sponsorships.

19. 19 Opportunities for Judo The third subject is opportunities for Judo. These are the four major opportunities that the DC has outlined for Judo.The third subject is opportunities for Judo. These are the four major opportunities that the DC has outlined for Judo.

20. 20 Paralympic sport Firstly, judo has many opportunities for the Promotion and development of judo due to its Olympic status.Firstly, judo has many opportunities for the Promotion and development of judo due to its Olympic status.

21. 21 Health consciousness and spirituality Secondly, judo has many opportunities due to the Worldwide trend in health consciousness and spirituality.Secondly, judo has many opportunities due to the Worldwide trend in health consciousness and spirituality.

22. 22 Ability to create Champions Thirdly, judo’s ability to create champions must be fostered. The Promotion of stars at a top level of competition is essential to the future success of judo.Thirdly, judo’s ability to create champions must be fostered. The Promotion of stars at a top level of competition is essential to the future success of judo.

23. 23 Judo within the Education System Fourthly, in many countries, judo has been incorporate into their educational system. With the support of government and the Olympic Movement, judo has endless opportunities should judo become a part of the educational system.Fourthly, in many countries, judo has been incorporate into their educational system. With the support of government and the Olympic Movement, judo has endless opportunities should judo become a part of the educational system.

24. 24 Threats to Judo The fourth heading is the threats to Judo. The following are the four major threats to Judo that the DC has recognized. Overcoming these threats is necessary in order to successfully promote judo on a worldwide basis. The fourth heading is the threats to Judo. The following are the four major threats to Judo that the DC has recognized. Overcoming these threats is necessary in order to successfully promote judo on a worldwide basis.

25. 25 Limited media exposure First and foremost, the greatest threat to the existence of judo as an Olympic sport is its limited media exposure throughout the world. The IJF is actively working to increase the media exposure of Judo in all fields.First and foremost, the greatest threat to the existence of judo as an Olympic sport is its limited media exposure throughout the world. The IJF is actively working to increase the media exposure of Judo in all fields.

26. 26 Elimination as a Paralympic sport Due to its limited media exposure, the sport of Judo faces the Possibility of elimination as an Olympic sport: Judo must maintain competitiveness as an Olympic sport through bold and innovative changes.Due to its limited media exposure, the sport of Judo faces the Possibility of elimination as an Olympic sport: Judo must maintain competitiveness as an Olympic sport through bold and innovative changes.

27. 27 Decline in popularity within nations which do not perform well in tournaments On the competition level, one of the major threats toward the diffusion of judo throughout the world is the Decline in popularity within nations which do not perform well in tournaments. On the competition level, one of the major threats toward the diffusion of judo throughout the world is the Decline in popularity within nations which do not perform well in tournaments.

28. 28 Similarity to other Combat sports Finally, to the average spectator it is hard to distinguish between judo and other combat sports due to their similarities.Finally, to the average spectator it is hard to distinguish between judo and other combat sports due to their similarities.

29. 29 Vision for 2005 Our objective should be to interdependently concentrate our efforts in order to make judo the most popular and dynamic combat sport throughout the world in which to train the body and mind We have presented to you a brief report of the SWOT analysis on Judo formed by the DC. Now that we have defined the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of judo, we now must state our objectives and strategies for the future of judo. The DC has adopted the following statement as the goal for the IJF in which to make judo the most popular and dynamic combat sport in which to train the body and mind. We have presented to you a brief report of the SWOT analysis on Judo formed by the DC. Now that we have defined the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of judo, we now must state our objectives and strategies for the future of judo. The DC has adopted the following statement as the goal for the IJF in which to make judo the most popular and dynamic combat sport in which to train the body and mind.

30. 30 Mission Statement Next, we would like to present the official Mission Statement of the IJF as decided by the DC during the Seychelles DC Meeting in May of 1997.Next, we would like to present the official Mission Statement of the IJF as decided by the DC during the Seychelles DC Meeting in May of 1997.

31. 31 Improve the popularity and attractiveness of judo to the audience, media, sponsors, and youth Improve the popularity and attractiveness of judo to the audience, media, sponsors, and youth. Improve the popularity and attractiveness of judo to the audience, media, sponsors, and youth.

32. 32 Improve the financial situation through increased sponsorships and minimizing excess expenses Improve the financial situation of the sport of judo through increased sponsorships and minimizing excess expenses. Improve the financial situation of the sport of judo through increased sponsorships and minimizing excess expenses.

33. 33 for the average spectator to understand and to produce more dynamic results Study and develop methods of incorporating rules which are easy for the average spectator and television audience to understand through a simplification of the rules to produce more dynamic results. Study and develop methods of incorporating rules which are easy for the average spectator and television audience to understand through a simplification of the rules to produce more dynamic results.

34. 34 Encourage participation of junior judoka for the future of our sport Encourage the development and participation of junior judokas for the future of our sport through an aggressive “grassroots” campaign and promotion of junior development programs. Encourage the development and participation of junior judokas for the future of our sport through an aggressive “grassroots” campaign and promotion of junior development programs.

35. 35 through the education of judo as a method of training the body and mind Maintain the traditions and promotion of the spirit of judo through the education of judo as a method of training the body and mind and as a positive influence for the younger generation. Maintain the traditions and promotion of the spirit of judo through the education of judo as a method of training the body and mind and as a positive influence for the younger generation.

36. 36 Strategy Up until now, we have stated what is important to the future of Judo. Next, we will state what we must do in each of the key areas to make our goals a reality. The following strategy is a plan of future action which should be adopted by the IJF. The DC has made the following suggestions. If you have more ideas please let us know.Up until now, we have stated what is important to the future of Judo. Next, we will state what we must do in each of the key areas to make our goals a reality. The following strategy is a plan of future action which should be adopted by the IJF. The DC has made the following suggestions. If you have more ideas please let us know.

37. 37 Administration Improve communication Encourage the modernization of judo Increase number of female participants Creation of an IBSA Hall of Fame The first area of improvement is in administration. These are the four key improvements in the area of administration. Improve communication between the members of the judo community. Encourage the modernization of judo Increase the number of female participants Creation of a IJF Hall of Fame The first area of improvement is in administration. These are the four key improvements in the area of administration. Improve communication between the members of the judo community. Encourage the modernization of judo Increase the number of female participants Creation of a IJF Hall of Fame

38. 38 Finance Maximize revenues from TV More commercial sponsorship Study the introduction of prize money Scholarships for juniors The next area is in Finance. These are the four key improvements in the area of finance. We should especially improve in the areas of television coverage and sponsorships Maximize revenues from TV throughout the world. Increase the commercial sponsorship and worldwide marketing of judo. Study the introduction of prize money in championship judo. Scholarships for junior tournaments. The next area is in Finance. These are the four key improvements in the area of finance. We should especially improve in the areas of television coverage and sponsorships Maximize revenues from TV throughout the world. Increase the commercial sponsorship and worldwide marketing of judo. Study the introduction of prize money in championship judo. Scholarships for junior tournaments.

39. 39 Sports Introduction of the judoka Introduction of a World Ranking System Strict anti-doping policies Harmonize the organization procedure The next area is in Sports. These are the four key improvements in the area of sports. If there are any additional comments from the technical experts in Sports, they may be decided later. Improving the introduction of the judoka before the start of a match. Introduction of a World Ranking System Emphasize the need to enforce strict anti-doping policies. Harmonize the worldwide organization procedure: Training, performance, Expertise (to the same level) The next area is in Sports. These are the four key improvements in the area of sports. If there are any additional comments from the technical experts in Sports, they may be decided later. Improving the introduction of the judoka before the start of a match. Introduction of a World Ranking System Emphasize the need to enforce strict anti-doping policies. Harmonize the worldwide organization procedure: Training, performance, Expertise (to the same level)

40. 40 Refereeing Evaluate a change in the rules Increase the speed Improve the quality of refereeing Need for a clear delineation of the level of referees to eliminate weaker referees The next area is in Refereeing. Many areas need to be improved, but perhaps the most important may be to make the rules more easily understood so that more people can understand. Evalulate a change in the rules Increase the speed in judo Improve the quality of refereeing Need for a clear delineation of the level of referees to eliminate weaker referees.The next area is in Refereeing. Many areas need to be improved, but perhaps the most important may be to make the rules more easily understood so that more people can understand. Evalulate a change in the rules Increase the speed in judo Improve the quality of refereeing Need for a clear delineation of the level of referees to eliminate weaker referees.

41. 41 Education Education of judo (women) Education of judo ( juniors) Simplify judo terminology. Perpetuate the spirit of judo The next area is in Education. In order to continue the spirit of judo we should improve the overall education of judo in the world. Improve the education of women’s judo Improve the education of junior judo Simplification of judo terminology Perpetuate the spirit of judo. The next area is in Education. In order to continue the spirit of judo we should improve the overall education of judo in the world. Improve the education of women’s judo Improve the education of junior judo Simplification of judo terminology Perpetuate the spirit of judo.

42. 42 MEDIA Expenditure of information Increase worldwide publicity Creation of “stars” in judo Increase broadcasting The next area is in Media. The importance of improving the media aspect within judo cannot be emphasized enough. Expenditure of information Increase the worldwide publicity of judo Creation of “stars” in judo Increase the television broadcasting of judo throughout the world. The next area is in Media. The importance of improving the media aspect within judo cannot be emphasized enough. Expenditure of information Increase the worldwide publicity of judo Creation of “stars” in judo Increase the television broadcasting of judo throughout the world.

43. 43 FOR THE FUTURE OF IBSA JUDO Creative thinking Smart planning Hard work Quick decision Planning without action is meaningless. The IJF needs the hard work and the active participation of all in order to actualize Judo Vision 2000. Creative thinking, smart planning and working in concert are the keys to success for the IJF.Planning without action is meaningless. The IJF needs the hard work and the active participation of all in order to actualize Judo Vision 2000. Creative thinking, smart planning and working in concert are the keys to success for the IJF.

44. 44 We Welcome Your Comments Updating strategy Consistency with rules, policies, and activities Send us your comments The strategy of the IJF is flexible and will always be updated in order to accommodate the changing needs of the IJF. Judo Vision 2000 will remain consistent with the rules, policies, and activities of the IJF. Please send us your comments, proposals and ideas for Judo Vision 2000. The strategy of the IJF is flexible and will always be updated in order to accommodate the changing needs of the IJF. Judo Vision 2000 will remain consistent with the rules, policies, and activities of the IJF. Please send us your comments, proposals and ideas for Judo Vision 2000.

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