It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Rudolf Poelman, of Vernon BC on Sunday December 3, 2023. Richard’s contributions to Judo in BC began in 1979, when he moved his family … [Read more...] about Remembering Richard Poelman (September 21, 1944 – December 3, 2023)
Remembering Udo Werner (August 23, 1947 – October 2, 2023)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Udo Werner, a formidable judoka who made a lasting impression with Team BC in the 1970s. Udo was born in Stuttgart, Germany, emigrating to Canada at 9 … [Read more...] about Remembering Udo Werner (August 23, 1947 – October 2, 2023)
2022-23 Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following individuals receiving an award and/or being recognized for their accoplishments over the past year at our 2023 Awards Celebration. Join Judo BC to celebrate all … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Award Recipients
2023 Black Belt Promotions
Congratulations to the following judoka on their black belt promotions. To Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belts First NameLast NameClubRyanAntoshPeak Judo ClubRobertArutyunyanSteveston Judo … [Read more...] about 2023 Black Belt Promotions
Team BC Roster for the 2023 National Championships
We are thrilled to announce that the Judo BC Team is set to participate in the upcoming 2023 Canadian National Judo Championships, scheduled to take place from May 18 to 21 in Montreal. This event is … [Read more...] about Team BC Roster for the 2023 National Championships
2022-23 Provincial Team Program Benchmarks
Judo BC has updated the Provincial Team Program (PTP) Physical Testing Benchmarks for the upcoming 2022-23 season which begins in August 2022. These benchmarks include the minimum standards in 8 … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Provincial Team Program Benchmarks
June 2022 Black Belt Grading
Technical Stream PromotionsShodanEric Chui – BurnabyEli Grant – … [Read more...] about June 2022 Black Belt Grading
Team BC Results 2022 Canadian Open National Championships
Michelle Jorgensen of Kelowna Judo Club with coach Stu Leatherdale Team BC was happy to be back at the Canadian Open Nationals after a two year break due to the pandemic. The Championships took … [Read more...] about Team BC Results 2022 Canadian Open National Championships
Volunteers Needed for Pacific International
Judo BC and Steveston Judo Club are once again asking for your help. We need volunteers to help out at the 2022 Pacific International taking place April 15 to 17.If your kids are competing please … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Pacific International
Bronze Medal for BC’s Nikola Petrovic at the 2022 European Junior Cup in Coimbra, Portugal
Photo by Joao Gregoria Written by Sportcom for Judo Canada Montréal, March 20, 2022 – British Columbia’s Nikola Petrovic had high expectations for himself at the Junior European Judo Cup in … [Read more...] about Bronze Medal for BC’s Nikola Petrovic at the 2022 European Junior Cup in Coimbra, Portugal