{"id":8200,"date":"2026-01-08T15:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/?p=8200"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:52:26","slug":"get-ready-for-the-2026-edmonton-international-judo-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/index.php\/get-ready-for-the-2026-edmonton-international-judo-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"282\">2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship<\/strong> is returning for another thrilling weekend of world-class judo! Organized by the <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"401\">Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society<\/strong>, this celebrated tournament runs <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"454\">March 6\u20138, 2026<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"495\">West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace<\/strong> \u2014 an unforgettable venue in the heart of Edmonton.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"617\">\ud83d\udcc5 Tournament Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"935\">Judoka from across Canada \u2014 and around the world \u2014 will compete in this <strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"724\">National \u201cA\u201d level tournament<\/strong>, sanctioned by <strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"755\">Judo Canada<\/strong> and offering ranking points for athletes of all levels. From NeWaza to senior divisions, there\u2019s excitement across every age and skill level. Learn more and register at <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjudo.com\/events\/2026-edmonton-international-judo-championship?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"973\">Competition Schedule Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<li data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"989\">Friday:<\/strong> NeWaza + Youth (U10 &amp; U12)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1061\"><strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1034\">Saturday:<\/strong> U14, U18, U21 &amp; Veterans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1157\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1075\">Sunday:<\/strong> U16 &amp; Senior Divisions (novice to advanced)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1280\">Whether you\u2019re chasing podium success or gaining international experience, this event has something for every competitor.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1328\">\ud83c\udfc6 Training Camp \u2014 Elevate Your Game!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1754\">Immediately following the championship, there\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1397\">training camp<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1421\">March 9\u201310, 2026<\/strong> geared toward participants who want to keep pushing themselves. Available for judoka <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1529\">13 years and older<\/strong> with a minimum rank of <strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1582\">Green Belt (3K) or higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1783\"><strong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1781\">Registration Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1843\">\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1843\">\ud83c\udf93 <em data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1803\">Eligibility:<\/em> Age 13+ and Green Belt (3K) or higher<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1887\">\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1887\">\ud83d\udcaa <em data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1866\">Training Dates:<\/em> March 9 &amp; 10, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2022\"><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.judocanada.org\/event\/2026-edmonton-international-championship-training-camp\/1004289\/\">Register here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2303\">This camp is perfect for athletes who want to refine their judo skills, learn from elite practitioners, and prepare for the next competitions on the calendar. It\u2019s also a great way to recover from the intensity of tournament day with specialized coaching and structured practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship is returning for another thrilling weekend of world-class judo! 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