Moving into the Dan grades is a special moment that all judoka will treasure. Whether a lifetime goal or a happy co-incidence of hard work and dedication to the sport of judo, Dan grade promotions deserve to be recognised.
Kisaburo Watanabe, one of the supreme Japanese technicians of the 1950s and 1960s and a revered coach based in London for more than four years, has died, aged 83. He was the GB national coach for three years and travelled round the country instructing and developing the sport.
Montreal, September 29, 2019 – Both Canadians in action on Sunday at the Luxembourg European Open faced strong opponents. Shianne Gronen (-78 kg) and Mohab El Nahas (-90 kg) were both eliminated by the silver medallists of their respective categories.
Hatton, a 2013 Burnt Hills graduate, died on Tuesday, only four days after his 24th birthday. He was an Olympic hopeful in contention for a spot in the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.
Montreal, September 28, 2019 – Five Canadians were in action on the last day of the Cadet World Championships held in Almaty, in Kazakhstan, on Saturday. Once again, the competition was a great opportunity...
Montreal, September 27, 2019 – On the third day of the Cadet World Championships, held in Almaty, in Kazakhstan, the Canadian team gained a lot of experience and learned lessons that will be useful in the future careers of the judokas in action on Friday.
A working group has been put in place by our CEO and the board of directors to look at our grading syllabus and to recommend a new revamped syllabus, hopefully for the 2020-2021 season. Daniel De Angelis will act as chairman and James Kendrick...
Montreal, September 26, 2019 – Five Canadians were in action on Thursday at the Cadet World Championships in Almaty, in Kazakhstan. Among them was Emilija Ema Tesanovic, who saw her day come to an end in the second round by the eventual bronze medallist.
La Brésilienne, championne olympique de judo en 2016 à Rio (-57kg), s’est...
Montreal, September 25, 2019 – Evelyn Beaton was the first Canadian athlete in action at the Cadet World Championships held in Almaty, in Kazakhstan. Even though she was eliminated in the first round in the -44 kg category...
Montreal, September 23, 2019 – Judo Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Hôtel Universel Montréal. Located at a short walking distance from Judo Canada National Training Centre and sporting venues like the Olympic Stadium...
Montreal, September 23, 2019 – Priscilla Gagné will be leaving Uzbekistan with a silver medal around her neck after her performance at the Tashkent Parajudo Grand Prix. On Monday, Gagné made her way to the finale in the -52 kg category, where she faced Ukrainian Inna Cherniak.
