EJU Head Kata Commissioner, Slaviša Bradić travelled to the United Kingdom this week to celebrate the successful completion of his doctoral studies, earning a PhD from the University of Hertfordshire. Now, Dr. Bradić is also well known for being one of the tutor with the IJF Academy, a director of the IJF Military and Police Commission and a respected kata expert.
His ground-breaking research delved into the profound intersections between judo and morality for school children, under the guidance of Professor Mike Callan, member of the IJF Scientific Committee and Professor of Judo Education at the University of Hertfordshire.
Bradic’s doctoral journey reflects the University of Hertfordshire’s vision to transform lives and a commitment to facilitating innovative research to address contemporary challenges, advancing knowledge across a range of disciplines. His achievement stands as a symbol of the university’s unwavering support for aspiring scholars, also supporting the Memorandum of Understanding between the university and the IJF Academy to provide judoka with the highest standards of educational and academic excellence.
As Bradic embarks on the next chapter of his academic and professional journey, his research promises to inspire further scholarships, enriching our understanding of the moral aspects of judo and the transformative potential of judo practice. As Envic Galea, Director of the IJF Academy, underlined, “The IJF Academy now has its first doctor. That’s an important milestone in the development of the institution.”
Source: Professor Mike Callan and IJF Academy
Author: Szandra Szogedi