Oct 27, 2016
U of A Judo Championship Results
Here are the results from the U f A Judo Championship this past weekend in Fort Saskatchewan:
Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make this tournament a success!
Judo Alberta
Oct 26, 2016
Judo Alberta AGM Minutes
Congratulations to the new Judo Alberta executive.
President- Trevor Hazell
VP Admin- Steve Norris
VP Finance- Denise Morgan
Treasurer – Kelly Thornton
Secretary- Jennifer Parker
Women’s Rep- Tammy Thornton
Athletes Rep- Kevin Tamikado
Registrar- Helen Bienert
Regional Chair- TBD
To view the 2016 Judo Alberta AGM minutes please click here.
2016 Annual Report
Oct 26, 2016
U of A Competition Key Early Season Learning
Hello everyone,
It was great to see so many people at the U of A competition and the changes of the kids from 6 months ago. It always amazes me how quickly a young athlete can change in 6 months from growth, training or a combination of both.
1) Kumi-kata: It is important that athletes develop more intensity in their gripping situations and control. The gripping needs to be done in a purposeful way with higher intensity and power. Remember that posture is key for all judo situations. (Keep straight, strong and mobile)
2) Attacking Frequency: It is important that athletes attack more frequently and in sequences. Encourage athletes to attack in twos and threes…..they have to try to develop combinations and action reaction to make their judo more effective.
3) Off the grips attacking: It is important that athletes change the flow of a match up with an off the grip attack. Athletes can attack from one grip on their opponent or start their attack as they are gripping.
(grip and attack at the same time) Athletes need to understand that they do not need to have the perfect sleeve and lapel grip to attack but instead they can sometimes be creative with off the grip attacks.
4) Quadrant Attacking / Attacking Plan: To often in matches we saw athletes only attacking in one direction with one technique for the full match. Remember that athletes should try to have a strong technique in all quadrants. They also need to understand that after a strong attack with their best technique the ability to attack in another quadrant has just opened up. (360 Judo Development)
5) Transition: There were some good examples of transitioning to ne-waza on the weekend. Remember that all athletes should have 1-2 dependable techniques they can use at competition. They need to be drilled in all areas when using it: blocking a throw, knocking your opponent down are the basics situations that need to be drilled.
It was great to see so many coaches at the competition working with their athletes! Keep up the good work!
Have a good day,
Ewan Beaton
Judo Alberta HP Coach
Oct 19, 2016
2016 Senda Cup Tournament
Date:
December 3-4, 2016
To view the technical package please click here.
Location:
Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club Dojo (2775 28th Avenue South, Lethbridge)
Clubs wishing to hold remote weigh-ins need to apply to the Tournament Chairman by
November 10th, 2016 and comply with the Judo Alberta Remote Weigh-in Policy and Club requirements.
Schedule:
SATURDAY:
Weigh-ins: U10/U12/U14…..7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Competition: U10/U12/U14…..10:00 a.m.
Weigh-ins: U16/U18/U21…..2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Weigh-ins: Senior/Master…..7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Kata:…..9:00 a.m.
Competition: U16/U18/U21/Senior/Master…..10:00 a.m.
Guidelines:
– For divisions where there is only one competitor the Tournament Director may permit exhibition matches.
– Blue judogis mandatory in Senior Brown/Black divisions.
– Females must wear a plain white tee shirt under judogi.
– Judo Canada rules, with modifications for U10 to U16 as per current Judo Canada guidelines.
Tournament Director:
Guy Pomahac – guy.pomahac@lethsd.ab.ca
Registration Coordinator:
Vickie Nakagama – nakav@hotmail.com
Oct 17, 2016
U of A Invitational Judo Championship Registrations
Date:
October 22, 2016
Location:
Dow Centennial Centre, 8700-84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Time:
Kata Competition at 8:00 am October 22, 2016.
Shiai at 8:30 am. Order with start with youngest and smallest categories and move up.
Weigh Ins:
Friday, October 21, 2016 – 6-8 PM at Dow Centennial Centre
Divisions:
Veterans – 3 minutes
Senior Men – 5 minutes
Senior Women– 4 minutes
U21 Junior Men / Junior Women – 4 minutes
U18 Cadet Men / Cadet Women – 4 minutes
U16 Juvenile Men / Juvenile Women – 3 minutes
U14 Male / Female – 2 minutes
U10 & U12 – 1.5 minute non-stop matches; possible mixed gender
Kata
Tournament Director:
Kelly Palmer – kellypal@telusplanet.net
To view the technical package please click here.
To view the registration spreadsheet please click here.
Oct 14, 2016
Coaching Tip #2
Kumi-Kata: Get a Grip with a purpose
In this clip Neil Adams explains that all top judoka do not accidentally let things happen in a match. Great judoka take the grip they want and put their opponents in situations where they can successfully execute their best throw and attacking plan.
It is important that coaches focus on teaching grip control when their athletes are competing against same side opponents and opposite side opponents. The goal in both situations is the same; have more advantage in gripping than your opponent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl5xdts6A6M
Please send a minimum of 10 minutes each practice talking about kumi-kata and great drills, throwing drills and randoris with the basic
principles:
Same side situation: Control your opponents sleeve first; then put the second hand on the lapel or on the back.
Opposite side situation: Inside lapel control and then work towards getting the sleeve
I have attached Basic Gripping Theory and Grip Fighting in Practice (Jimmy Pedro)
Transition
In this clip Neil Adams has a great point about blocking and putting your opponent into better position before continuing with the transition. The first part of the technique (the catch) is often the most critical and the most lazily practiced by athletes. It is important that coaches have the athletes focus on the details and intensity needed to make the technique clean and effective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgxyBiRVGX8
Judo Canada HP Podium Stats (Attached)
Please find attached a stat break down for Antoine Valios-Fortier’s development into a world class athlete. I think this is important for coaches to look at because it gives you an idea of what you athletes will achieve to be on the podium at the Worlds/Olympics.
The winning percentage represents international matches.
Note: These stats can be translated to the Judo Alberta world when you are looking going from the provincial level to the national level. It is important that athletes compete often and have a good winning percentage.
Remember: Get your athlete long list in for the 2017 Open Nationals!
Have a great weekend!
Attachments:
Basic Gripping Theory
Grip Fighting In Practice
Judo Canada HP Podium Stats
Ewan Beaton
Judo Alberta HP Coach
Oct 7, 2016
Regional Training Camp Calgary October 28-29, 2016
Division:
U14, U16, U18, U21, seniors, Masters
Address for regional training camp location:
Hiro’s Judo Club
#115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta
Friday October 28, 2016
18:00-20:00 Randori & Technical
Saturday October 29, 2016
800-900 Physical Training
900-10:00 Break
10:00-11:30 Technique & Ne-waza randori
12:30PM – 14:00PM Technique & Randori
Please bring judogis to the physical training.
Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach
Phone: (403)892-6099
E-mail: e.beaton.judo@gmail.com
Oct 7, 2016
U of A Competition Training Session – Sunday October 23, 2016
Division:
U14, U16, U18, U21, seniors, Masters
Sunday October 23, 2016
9:00-11:30 Technique & Randori
Address for U of A Competition Training Session Location:
Tolide Judo Kwai
Dow Centennial Centre
84 St. & 87 Ave. Fort Saskatchewan
http://www.tolide.com/
Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach
E-mail: Ewan@judoalberta.com
Oct 6, 2016
2016 NCCP Dojo Assistant Course
Times:
October 28 commending at 5:30PM-10:00PM
October 29 commending at 8:30AM-6:00PM
October 30 commending at 8:30AM-1:00PM
Location:
Ishi Yama Judo Club, 240 90 Ave SE (Acadia Rec Centre)
Cost:
$250/person payable to Judo Alberta, this can be paid upon arrival.
Materials:
Course materials will be provided
Required:
Pen, paper and judogi
Please register online by October 20, 2016
I look forward to seeing you there,
To view the pdf version of the notification please click here.
Keith Bibbey
NCCP Chair
Judo Alberta
780-975-4722
bibbey@telusplanet.net
Oct 3, 2016
EYJS Monthly Tournament October 8, 2016
Click here to view the tournament technical package
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