Avaliação das ações da associação Futuro Campeão no enfrentamento da vulnerabilidade entre 2017 e 2023

Abstract

Judo is a Japanese martial art created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, based on the principles of balance, the use of an opponent's strength, and mental discipline. Beyond being a physical practice, judo promotes values such as respect, self-control, and perseverance, imparting life lessons that encourage personal growth and the overcoming of challenges both on and off the mat. This study is assumed that it aimed to explore how the practice of judo can serve as a tool for addressing the socioeconomic vulnerability of children and adolescents, as well as how judo can be utilized as an instrument for promoting public policies. To achieve this, an evaluation was conducted on the actions of the Associação Futuro Campeão (Future Champion Association), which operates in Natal, RN, Brazil. The qualitative and quantitative methodology employed included data collection through a literature review, consultation of various documents, direct observation, photographic records, and an interview script administered to a representative of the association. The analysis of the collected data delineated the parameters for evaluating public policies, enabling an understanding of how judo can be supported by laws, governmental programs, public-private partnerships, and civil society initiatives to mitigate the socioeconomic vulnerability of individuals within this context.