Our Organization
The Alberta Kodokan Black Belt Association, commonly known as Judo Alberta, is the governing body for the sport of Judo in the province of Alberta.
The Association, incorporated in 1960, is a non-profit organization which operates on funds from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, fundraising programs, and membership fees. Judo Alberta serves the needs of its 1,100 members which consists of Judoka (athletes), instructors, coaches, officials, and supportive members.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the principles and teachings of the sport of Kodokan judo to all levels in all parts of Alberta.
Our Goals
- To promote Judo as a lifelong interest.
- To develop competitive opportunities throughout Alberta.
- To develop recreational opportunities throughout Alberta.
- To develop High Performance athletes.
- To have qualified facilities and equipment in place throughout Alberta.
- To achieve financial self-sufficiency.
- To increase the number of participants in the efficient administration of the sport.
- To increase the number of participants in the sport.
- To promote greater public awareness of the sport.
- To develop and maintain qualified Judo coaches throughout Alberta.
- To develop and maintain qualified Judo officials throughout Alberta.
- To raise the technical level of Judo in Alberta.
- To increase female participation in the sport.
Past Presidents
- Yosh Katsuta – 1952 – 1957
- E. Hashizume – 1957 – 1959
- Yosh Senda – 1959 – 1977
- Allan Sattin – 1977 – 1981
- Ron Senda – 1981 – 1987
- William Cox – 1987 – 1990
- Frank Perich – 1990 – 1997
- Mike Tamura – 1997 – 2003
- Garry Yamashita – 2003 – 2009
- Paul Hachey – 2009 – 2011
- Gord Okamura – 2011 (interim)
- Kelly Thornton – 2011 – 2017
- Trevor Hazell – 2018 – present
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