Our journey to discover martial arts continues, but this time we stop in Pick up Fabiasco al Budokan Three Valleyswhere the Master FIJLKAM, Silvio Pfürterfifth dan black belt, reveals to us the sporting, playful, philosophical and educational aspects of Judoas well as expressing his own opinions both on what characterizes the well-known and widespread Japanese martial art, and on the possible goals that Italian judoka could achieve at these now approaching Olympics.
How did you get into Judo?
“My approach came about thanks to my father, a FIJLKAM Judo Instructor, who always took me with him to the gym: I grew up on the tatami. As a child, I conceived Judo as fun. Later, becoming a competitive judoka, I sought maximum performance and, finally, as a Master, based on the age of my students, I try to transmit the philosophy, the moral principles and also the recreational aspect. Having said this and following my experience, I believe that Judo, even for competitive athletes, should always remain fun, and in any case a pleasant discipline or activity to practice”.
For you at Budokan Tre Valli, what do the goals achieved by the competitors represent?
“Our goals start from the distant 1976 and since then, they represent the evolution of our school’s teaching, from multiple points of view: technical, physical, moral and psychological well-being. Our boys participate in the regional championships, obtaining good placings, such as a first place last year, while this year two athletes have qualified for the Italian championships in the category Esordienti B, held in Olbia”.
In your opinion, what distinguishes Judo from other Japanese martial arts?
“Physical contact both standing and on the ground, the educational principles of respect towards the gym or dojo, towards the Master, training partners and also towards all individuals in society outside, in addition to the moral value of collective growth also in daily life”.
What are randori and shiai to you?
“The randori are the applications of the techniques learned in class in training fights, while the shiai, the competitive fights, for the competitors have the aim of reaching a goal and are a test of everything they have learned during the preparation phases”.
What does the katà represent?
“The katà represents the history and fundamental principles of Judo. I also do katà competitions and together with my training partner we are the third best couple in all of Lombardy; we do the Ju no katà, known as the katà of flexibility. We are teaching the katà to the group of students who will have to take the exam to obtain the black belt, in which a demonstration is required”.
How do you see the Italian Judo national team in Paris 2024?
“I expect good results for both men and women, thanks to the Italian national team coaches who have put a lot of effort into preparing the Italian athletes. The nations that could emerge are: Japan, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Brazil.”
Future goals?
“Continue the commitment to make known the educational qualities of the practice of judo. Finally, with the competitors, we intend to continue participating in the Italian championships, also forming a group of black belts and giving the youth categories the opportunity to finish their judo journey here with us”.
Nabil Morcos
2024-07-16 07:30:47
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