World champion Jennifer Hartock: Blitz victory at Ju-Jutsu finals in Greece!

World champion Jennifer Hartock: Blitz victory at Ju-Jutsu finals in Greece!

Dingolfing-Landau, Deutschland - The JU Jutsu World Cup of the U18 in Heraklion (Greece) was a real triumph for Jennifer Hartock, which won the world championship on November 1, 2024. In just 51 seconds she defeated her final opponent with an impressive Full Ippon that embodies technical superiority. Mayor Franz Aster congratulated Jennifer in a solemn ceremony in the town hall and praised her brilliant victory and her commitment in the Ju-Jutsu Sportclub, where she trains up to ten hours a week.

a flash victory with Ippon

The fight started with a precise fist base that secured Jennifer the first Ippon classification. Shortly afterwards, another Ippon followed by a throw, followed by an effective holding technique that underlined its dominance. The word "Ippon" is of central importance in Judo and Ju-Jutsu, since it not only signals an immediate decision-making decision, but also reflects the philosophy of sport. In order to achieve an Ippon, technical precision, strength and strategic thinking are required, as well as the technology and the four criteria for an Ippon are considered exceptionally important. In a judo match, Ippon describes a full point that immediately ends the competition, which is the perfect moment for every judoka, as well as Judoshop.com

a model for the club

Jennifer, who is also actively working in the youth training of her club, now wants to prepare for the European Championships in Cyprus in March 2025. The great performance was not only recognized by the community, but also by the Ju-Jutsu Sportclub, which praised its dedication and coaching skills. The path to the championship is often paved with hard training sessions and the goal of achieving such a significant result in judo as the Ippon, which not only stands for points, but also for respect for the opponent and sport itself.