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28th May 2026

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In an argument, you may silence your opponent by pressing an advantage of strength or of wealth, or of education. 

But you do not really convince him.   

Though he is no longer saying anything, in his heart he still keeps to his opinion, the only way to make him change that opinion is to speak quietly and reasonably. 
 
When he understands that you are not trying to defeat him, but only to find the truth, he will listen to you and perhaps accept what you tell him.
Jigoro Kano
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31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026:

SOFIA EUROPEAN OPEN 2026
7 GBR Competitors

 

7 – 8 Feb 2026:

Rome European Cadet Cup 2026

Sarajevo European Junior Cup 2026

Paris Grand Slam 2026

 

14 – 25 Feb

Samorin European Cadet Cup 2026

Ljubljana European Open 2026

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21 – 22 February

English Open 2026

 

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20 February 2026

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21 February 2026

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22 February 2026

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