2026 Alberta Kata Announcement

Upcoming Support to Kata in Alberta (subject to available funds)

1. Open drop-in practice at Tolide Judo Club conducted by Keith Bibbey in Fort Saskatchewan on Sundays at 3 to 4:30pm to help kata teams refine their kata. 
2. Open training practice on Friday April 11 (6-9pm) at Ishiyama Club conducted by Gord Okamura to help kata teams refine their kata before the Provincials
3. Conduct in-person sessions at Tokugawa 6-7:30pm, and on-line sessions with Gord Okamura (for novice teams by appointment only)
4. Fund kata participants attending March 6 Edmonton International Kata Championships (Note 1)
   1. Reimburse registration fee for one kata $40 per person
   2. Provide Travel allowance up to $200 per club outside Edmonton and surrounding area based on registered team (receipts required)
5. Fund participants attending April 11 Provincial Championships in Airdrie (Note 1)
   1. Reimburse registration fee for one kata $60 per team
6. Fund participants attending May 14 National Kata Championships in Calgary (Note 1)
   1. Reimburse registration fee for one kata $120 per team
7. Fund judges attending March 5-6 Judges’ Certification Clinic in Edmonton (Note 1) conducted by Gerald Poirier and James Kendricks
   1. Reimburse $80 registration fee 
8. Hold kata session at Barracuda Club in Pincher Creek on February 24 &25, 2026 by Wes Enns

Note 1 – National Grading Syllabus identifies participation points and competition points available for yudansha gradings.