Judo BC News

“Karibu, welcome, bienvenue …” were the first words of the President of Judo South Africa, Hlasho Temba, to the attention of the 65 heads of delegations present in the amphitheater of the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Center), on the occasion of the World Junior Judo Championship to be held from November 3 to 6, [...]

Submitted by Kevin Thorneloe, Westminster Judo Club I had the pleasure to attend the Peter Gardiner clinic in Nova Scotia on the weekend of October 28-30th.  This was an eye-opening trip for me. Being able to pick the brains of over 60 successful judo club and provincial/territory coaches was a valuable experience. Peter’s business approach, [...]

Montréal, October 30th, 2011 – A few young, Canadian judokas were on display, Sunday, at the Senior European Cup taking place in Boras, Sweden. Only Albertan native Jordan Poliakiwski, fighting in the under 52 kg class, was able to come away with a win.  Her sole victory came against the Russian Luiza Kharchenko. 5th seed in her [...]

Montréal, October 29, 2011 – Canadian judokas Frazer Will and Laurie Wiltshire both came away with 5th place finishes in their respective category, Saturday, at the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  After obtaining a bye in the first round in the under 60 kg division, Frazer Will was defeated in the quarterfinals by the Mexican [...]

Montreal, October 28, 2011 (Sportcom) –Joliane Melançon, Stéfanie Tremblay and Nicholas Tritton all get to take home bronze medals from winning bouts in each of their respective categories, Friday, at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, in Mexico. Having received a pass into the first round of the Under 57 kg category, Joliane Melançon then [...]