Special Needs Judo Foundation

In SNJF’s vision, SN-Judo should be available for anyone with a physical and/or mental disability, without exceptions. Our motto is: “Normal where possible, modified where necessary” SNJF was founded as a non-profit organisation, supporting SN-judo within the Netherlands and abroad, and encouraging integration of SN-judoka into the regular judo community. Since the founders of SNJF Ben van der Eng and Tycho van der Werff deliver advice, support and know-how with organising tournaments, classification of judoka, consultancy and in short everything that is related to Special Needs Judo. SNJF was the driving force behind the government-supported “Judo for Caregivers” education package which guarantees comprehensive education (And an official certificate to prove it!) for judo sensei dealing with handicapped and/or disabled judoka. SNJF acts as a subsidiser for SN-judo projects. The large body of expertise within SNJF is available for governmental and private organisations within The Netherlands and abroad.