I would like to congratulate our team of athletes at the first combined National Championships in Toronto this month. We were the #3 province overall and showed our depth by medalling in every event … [Read more...] about President’s Message
Team BC captures 30 medals at 2012 Nationals
Team BC wins 30 medals at the 2012 Nationals. Click here for full results. GOLD Daniel Kim (Burnaby) - U15, -38kg Abby Lloyd (Prince George) - U17, -48kg Blake Tsuyuki (Burnaby) - Senior, … [Read more...] about Team BC captures 30 medals at 2012 Nationals
BC Athletes – Ready for Action!
Over 86 athletes from 22 clubs are in final preparations for this year's nationals in Toronto. Live web feed as well as daily draw sheets can be found at TVgo. . … [Read more...] about BC Athletes – Ready for Action!
Postcard from Japan
Submitted by John Huntley, Aberdeen Judo Academy Left Canada on Wednesday, April 25 for my bi-yearly trip to Japan to compete in the All Japan High Dan Tournament (Zen Nihon Kodansha Taikai) held at … [Read more...] about Postcard from Japan
Mori and Yoshida honoured at 2012 Annual General Meeting
Yoshitaka Mori and Yoshio Yoshida were awarded, posthumously, the Steve Sasaki Award this past Saturday as part of the 2012 Annual General Meeting. Yoshitaka Mori was an 8th Dan, and founder of the … [Read more...] about Mori and Yoshida honoured at 2012 Annual General Meeting
Note from the President: Executive Director Resignation Announcement
To all members of Judo BC, It is with a heavy heart and no small amount of regret that I must let you know that our Executive Director, Diane St-Denis, has announced her resignation from Judo … [Read more...] about Note from the President: Executive Director Resignation Announcement
Update from Africa
Our readers may recall a post back in February regarding the equipment our members donated to a club in Africa. Here is an update. Saizen Judo would like to extend a special word of thanks to BC … [Read more...] about Update from Africa
Sensei teaches with heart
By Kristian Rasmussen, The Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff He could use his skills as a third degree judo black belt to disarm you in an instant, but he prefers to disarm with his greatest strength: … [Read more...] about Sensei teaches with heart
Slooyer & Clemas sharp at P.G. Open
Jason PETERS, Prince George Citizen staff Brandon Slooyer's goal is national gold, silver or bronze. At the Prince George Open judo tournament, he showed he's ready for the challenge that lies … [Read more...] about Slooyer & Clemas sharp at P.G. Open
Judo B.C. prez excited about 2015 Games
Jason PETERS, Prince George Citizen staff The 2015 Canada Winter Games may still be a long way out on Prince George's sporting horizon but they were part of the reason Sandy Kent was in town on the … [Read more...] about Judo B.C. prez excited about 2015 Games