On Friday October 28, 2011, a special event for all judo lovers and fans will simultaneously take place throughout the planet, as the first ever World Judo Day will be organized on the occasion of Jigoro Kano's Birthday, exactly the day before the Open Judo World Championship in Tyumen, Russia. The theme of this unique moment is the "RESPECT". You can find all necessary information on the dedicated website that the IJF has specially created: http://www.worldjudoday.com