“Indo Juntos”: closed on the beach of Ipanema, the 2024/2025 season of the UISP solidarity project
A first year of great satisfactions for the return of Uisp Modena solidarity to Brazil
He closed with a day of sport and smiles on the beach of Ipanema, in Rio de Janeiro, the First season of the “Indus Juntos” projectthe Karate School created by Uisp Modena solidarity with vila mimosathe neighborhood of Rio known for prostitution. Thanks to a renewed commitment and with the contribution of the Municipality of Maranello, the sports promotion body, through its voluntary organization, has started a martial arts school eight years after the closing of the first three -year experience with Judo. This season 2024/2025 There were 20 boys and girls who followed the course with Professor Alfredo ApicellaBlack Karate belt and Coni delegate for Brazil, 8 of which came to the end of year “diploma” for participating in all the lessons, rewarded so to speak by Maestro Apicella and Maestro Abraham Zanasi, Justdo Modena, who arrived in Rio for the occasion. The lessons were held every Saturday in the “Dojo” created ad hoc in the premises of a former consultancy, managed by the Local Association Amocavim, partner of Uisp.
Saturday 21 June the last appointment of the season, with the delivery of the certificates and a beach party training, a unique opportunity for some children who, although living in Rio, saw the sea for the first time just last Saturday. «Thanks to Uisp and our wonderful team – he underlined Cleide Almeidalocal manager of the project – for an initiative that through sport creates culture, education, opportunities. Some boys have improved a lot, even from a point of view of education and anger management, in a context in which violence and abuses are unfortunately common. A project that is very important for the boys, I hope that the funding can increase and expand our range of action. The final party on the beach? An idea difficult to make but which in the end was beautiful ». KatiaGabriel’s mother, one of the attending students of the Karate course, praises the effects that sport had on his son: “Gabriel did not respect anyone, he spoke very little, but since they started making both he and his sister Gabriella, they improved a lot, this course was a blessing”. So the master Alfredo Apicella: «We have achieved results, goals, changing the life of some guys who live in high risk situations in a positive sense. We hope that next sporting season will give continuity to this path of sport as a social moment of integration, culture and respect for others ». In the end Paolo BelluzziPresident of Uisp Modena Solidarity: “Indo Juntos is within a wider path that we have for three years now undertaken in Brazil, between Itapirapuà before, Rio today and Sao Gabriel from Cachoeira in the near future in which we would like to contribute to the growth of a center for differently skilled”.
The “Indus Juntos” project will also continue in the 2025/2026 season, with the lessons that will resume in early September and a renewed enthusiasm by Uisp, of its sectors of activity and the entire Carioca community of Rio de Janeiro.
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“Indo Juntos” Project: Key Data adn Impacts
To further illustrate the success and impact of the “Indo Juntos” project, the following table summarizes key data points from the 2024/2025 season. This facts provides a clearer picture of the project’s scope and achievements.
| Category | Data | Description/Impact |
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| Participants | 20 children (boys and girls) | Reflects the number of children engaged in the Karate program during the 2024/2025 season. |
| attendance & Completion | 8 students completed the full course and received diplomas. | Highlights the dedication and commitment of participants to the program, demonstrating its positive influence and the children’s dedication to achieve their goals. |
| Instructor | Professor Alfredo Apicella | The experienced Karate instructor, a black belt holder and Coni delegate for brazil, providing expertise in martial arts and fostering a positive learning environment. |
| Venue | “dojo” at the local Association Amocavim premises | A dedicated space for karate training which promotes a strong learning environment conducive to safety and discipline. |
| curriculum | Karate Lessons | Instruction based on karate, a martial art form facilitating discipline, self-esteem, and physical health with the intention to improve children’s well-being. |
| Positive Outcomes Reported | Improved behavior, anger management, increased respect | Illustrates the project’s impact on participants’ behavior, emotional regulation, and social interactions with those who were enrolled in the project. The positive impacts show the project’s success and its importance. |
| Community Engagement | Beach party training on Ipanema beach | Showcases community involvement and solidarity, offering a unique experience and opportunity for children to participate. |
| Season Dates | Lessons held every Saturday; Season concluded june 21st, 2025 | A structured schedule that provided consistent and accessible training opportunities for the youth. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ section has been crafted to answer common questions about the “Indo Juntos” project. These questions address reader inquiries, improve the accessibility of information, and increase search engine visibility.
Q: What is the “Indo Juntos” project?
A: “Indo Juntos” (translated “Going Together”) is a solidarity project of Uisp Modena, in partnership with Vila Mimosa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It provides Karate classes, teaching children discipline, self-respect, and physical wellbeing. [[1]] The project emphasizes the creation of a positive environment that promotes social integration.
Q: Where does the project take place?
A: The project takes place in Rio de Janeiro, specifically in vila Mimosa, with lessons held in a dedicated “Dojo” within the premises of a local association.
Q: Who is involved in teaching the Karate lessons?
A: Professor Alfredo Apicella, a Black Karate belt holder and Coni delegate for Brazil, leads the Karate lessons, using his expertise to promote martial arts.
Q: What are the key benefits of participating in “Indo Juntos”?
A: participants in “Indo Juntos” experience numerous benefits including improved behavior, management of anger issues, better respect for others, and positive progress in their social interactions.
Q: How many children participated in this past season?
A: In the 2024/2025 season, 20 children participated in the “Indo Juntos” Karate classes.
Q: What is the future of the “Indo Juntos” project?
A: The project will continue in the 2025/2026 season, with lessons resuming in early September, promising continued community engagement, support from Uisp, and its sectors of activities.
