• Kata Tuesdays – Katame no kata

    The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in Katame no kata to anyone interested in this kata (but especially for sandan and yondan candidates).  This in-person session will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute):  Contact: Gord Okamura email address: gyokamura@gmail.com

    Kata Tuesdays – Katame no kata

  • Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp January 10-11, 2025

    Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Veteran Address: Hiro’s Judo Club, #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta SPECIAL GUESTS: CHRISTA DEGUCHI & KELLY DEGUCHI Friday January 10, 2025 6:00PM to 7:30PM – Group 1Technical 7:30PM to 9:00PM – Group 2 Technical Saturday January 11, 2024 8:00AM to 9:00AM – Group 1 Uchi-komi, Throwing, Fitness(…)

    Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp January 10-11, 2025

  • Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

    Dear Members, We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Open Nationals Judo Championships will be held from May 15-18, 2025, at the Olympic Oval (288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB). This is an exciting opportunity to support a prestigious event hosted right here in our city, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success! Attached is(…)

    Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

  • Support Judo Alberta Athletes with Our Christmas Raffle! 🎄

    We’re thrilled to launch the 2024 Christmas Draw, supporting our dedicated cadet and junior athletes as they prepare to compete in Denmark, Italy, and Slovakia this February! Proceeds go directly toward their travel and training, providing them with invaluable experience. 🎫 Grab your tickets now and support our athletes: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/2024jachristmas5050 With your support, our athletes(…)

    Support Judo Alberta Athletes with Our Christmas Raffle! 🎄
Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp January 10-11, 2025

Dec 17, 2024

Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp January 10-11, 2025

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Veteran

Address: Hiro’s Judo Club, #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

SPECIAL GUESTS: CHRISTA DEGUCHI & KELLY DEGUCHI

Friday January 10, 2025

6:00PM to 7:30PM – Group 1Technical

7:30PM to 9:00PM – Group 2 Technical

Saturday January 11, 2024

8:00AM to 9:00AM – Group 1 Uchi-komi, Throwing, Fitness

9:00AM to 10:00AM – Group 2 Uchi-komi, Throwing, Fitness

10:00AM to 11:30AM – Group 1 Ne-waza Technical & Randori

11:30AM to 1:00PM – Group 2 Ne-waza Technical & Randori

3:00PM to 4:00PM – Group/Club Photos and Meet/Greet

4:00PM to 5:30PM – Group 1 Tachi-waza Technical & Randori

5:30PM to 7:00PM – Group 2 Tachi-waza Technical & Randori

Registration Deadline: January 06, 2025

Cost: $50.00 Per athlete / Coaches No charge

Coach Registration Link: (Limited space)

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-deguchi-sister-camp/1001132

Judo Alberta Athlete Registration Link: (Maximum 100 judoka)

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-judo-alberta-deguchi-sisters-training-camp/1001131

Judo Saskatchewan Athlete Registration Link: (Maximum 20 judoka)

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-judo-sk-deguchi/1001133

Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • U14 / U16 / U18 / U21 / Senior / Veterans – Green & Above

IMPORTANT: Healthy Dojo

  • Do not attend judo training if you have any flu-like symptoms.
  • Clean hands – wash many times during the day and sanitize entering/leaving the dojo.
  • Wash your judogi and workout clothes following judo practice, shower after practice.
  • Use your own water bottle.

* Schedule subject to change based on the number of participants 

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach                   

Phone: (403) 892-6099        E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com

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Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

Dec 17, 2024

Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

Dear Members,

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Open Nationals Judo Championships will be held from May 15-18, 2025, at the Olympic Oval (288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB). This is an exciting opportunity to support a prestigious event hosted right here in our city, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success!

Attached is the Volunteer Callout Poster for the event. We kindly ask all clubs, especially those in the Calgary Area, to share this poster on their social media platforms and display it in their dojos to help spread the word.

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please reach out to:
Jaime Hazell or Garry Yamashita at yycjudovolunteer@gmail.com. Please note that accommodations and travel will not be provided.

Let’s come together to showcase our Judo community’s strength and spirit!

Thank you for your support,

Caleb Boorse
Executive Director

Sign Up Here!

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Kata Tuesdays – Katame no kata

Dec 30, 2024

Kata Tuesdays – Katame no kata

The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in Katame no kata to anyone interested in this kata (but especially for sandan and yondan candidates).  This in-person session will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute): 

  • When: Tuesdays on January 7, 14, 21 starting at 6:00pm MST sharp and ending at 7:25pm. Each session will build on the previous one.
  • Where: Tokugawa Dojo, 9647-62 Avenue, Edmonton or online here.
  • Contents: Introductory level.
  • Presented by: Gord Okamura, National Kata Coach and Provincial Grading and Kata Committee member

Contact: Gord Okamura email address: gyokamura@gmail.com

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Support Judo Alberta Athletes with Our Christmas Raffle! 🎄

Nov 14, 2024

Support Judo Alberta Athletes with Our Christmas Raffle! 🎄

We’re thrilled to launch the 2024 Christmas Draw, supporting our dedicated cadet and junior athletes as they prepare to compete in Denmark, Italy, and Slovakia this February! Proceeds go directly toward their travel and training, providing them with invaluable experience.

🎫 Grab your tickets now and support our athletes: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/2024jachristmas5050

With your support, our athletes are one step closer to taking on some of the best in the world. Together, let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!

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Great Kata Weekend

Nov 14, 2024

Great Kata Weekend

Great kata weekend for Franz Lennarson and Tammy Thornton at the Manitoba Open who won the Gold medal in Kodokan Goshin Jutsu. They also attended the one-day session lead by Gerald Poirier and were certified as National judges in Goshin Jutsu. 

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Judo Alberta Winter Camp December 13-15, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Judo Alberta Winter Camp December 13-15, 2024

Guest Coach: Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard , 2020 & 2024 Olympian

Judo Alberta Winter Camp Schedule

Friday December 13, 2024

6:00PM to 7:30PM Group 1 Fight Night
7:30PM to 9:00PM Group 2 Fight Night

Saturday December 14, 2024

8:30AM to 10:15AM Group 1
10:15AM to 12:00PM Group 2
Lunch
3:00PM to 5:00PM Group 1
5:00PM to 7:00PM Group 2
Pizza 5:30PM to 8:00PM

Sunday December 15, 2024

8:30AM to 10:15AM Group 1
10:15 Camp Photo
10:30AM to 12:15AM Group 2
  • Camp schedule is subject to change.

Judo Alberta Winter Camp

Price: $60.00  U14/U16/U21/SR – Orange belt & Higher

No cost for club coaches / Provincial Coaches

Location: Lethbridge Judo Club: www.lajudo.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 04 ,2024

Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • U12 Green Belt with Club Coach 
  • U14 Orange Belt with Club Coach
  • U16/U18/U21/SR/Veteran – Orange & above  

Athletes Sign- up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1001058/

Coach Sign-up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2024-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1001057/

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Nov 4, 2024

Referee & Introductory Referee Seminar Registration – Florence Senda

Please see the link below for registering as a referee for the Florence Senda tournament being held at the Lethbridge Judo Club , 2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L6, on Saturday November 23rd. The referee meeting details will be confirmed with the registered referees. Steve Norris will be the head referee for this tournament.

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/FlorenceSenda-Referees

Note: An introductory Referee Seminar will be available if there is interest, Friday, November 22nd, @7 PM upstairs at the Lethbridge dojo. This will be for anyone interested in starting down the referee pathway, who has not previously attended one of our introductory referee seminars or has not previously adjudicated at a Judo Alberta sanctioned event. If you meet this criteria, but would still like to attend the seminar, that is fine, just click the link below to sign up.

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/introrefseminar

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2024 Red Deer Open Judo Shia

Nov 4, 2024

2024 Red Deer Open Judo Shia

Location: Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive
High School 4204 58 St., RED DEER, AB, T4N 2L6

Divisions: U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 (Female and Male), Senior Women and Senior Men, Veteran Men and Women.

This is a pre-registration tournament only. Online Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/red-deer-open-judo-
shia/1000849/

Technical Package

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Deghuci Canadian Tour – Sponsored by Ford Canada

Oct 18, 2024

Deghuci Canadian Tour – Sponsored by Ford Canada

Come meet, learn and do judo with 2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medalist Christa Deguchi! Come see the medal, get a photo and learn from the CHAMP!

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO COME TRAIN WITH CHRISTA DEGUCHI. JUDO CANADA,  JUDO ALBERTA AND FORD CANADA ARE COVING THE COST OF THIS TOUR STOP! BEST DEAL EVER!

There will be three different training sessions addressing different age groups. It will be important to act quickly because there are limited spaces for each training session. Athletes can only attend the session of their age group (1 session maximum). Coaches can attend multiple sessions.

Location: Kodokwai Judo Club, 7121 – 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Friday November 08, 2024; U12 Session (Orange belt and above)

Judo 6:00PM to 7:15PM / Autographs & Photos 7:15Pm to 8:00PM

Maximum Registration: 70 (athletes and coaches)

Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/deguchi-canadian-tour-u12-session/1001035/

Saturday November 09, 2024; U18/U21/SR/Veteran Session (Orange Belt and above)

Judo 9:00AM to 10:30AM /Autographs & Photos 10:30AM to 11:00AM

Maximum Registration: 70 (athletes and coaches)

Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/deguchi-canadian-tour-u18-u21-sr-veteran-session/1001037/

Saturday November 09, 2024; U14/U16 Session (Orange Belt and above)

Judo 1:00PM to 2:30PM / Autographs & Photos 2:30PM to 3:15PM

Maximum Registration: 70 (athletes and coaches)

Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/deguchi-canadian-tour-u14-u16-session/1001038/

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Oct 3, 2024

Backpatch Sewing

Anne Barg is putting a call out to Judoka who need backpatches sewn for a few upcoming events. You would need to get the Gis along with backpacks to me anytime after Oct. 15th. They must be clean and in a bag. Please email Anne here.

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