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Canadian Judo Celebrates 100 Years! 1924 - 2024

INTRODUCED IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BY JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS, JUDO QUICKLY TOOK ROOT IN CANADA. THE CREATION OF THE JUDO CANADA FEDERATION IN 1956 STRUCTURED THE SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL, ENABLING STEADY GROWTH AND INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS. JUDO PRACTICE IN CANADA IS DIVERSE, RANGING FROM RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HIGH-LEVEL COMPETITION. VARIOUS INITIATIVES PROMOTE INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY, MAKING JUDO A DYNAMIC AND SIGNIFICANT DISCIPLINE WITHIN THE CANADIAN SPORTS LANDSCAPE.

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ARTICLES TO DISCOVER

DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF JUDO AND DISCOVER EVERYTHING THAT MAKES OUR CANADIAN TATAMI COME ALIVE. FROM INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS TO INSPIRING STORIES AND THE LATEST NEWS, THESE ARTICLES BRING YOU CLOSER TO THE PASSION, DISCIPLINE, AND CHAMPIONS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF JUDO IN OUR COUNTRY. GET READY TO EXPLORE THIS FASCINATING WORLD ONE ARTICLE AT A TIME!

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History

gather your strength

judo classes

DISCOVER JUDO CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND LEVELS! IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.

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set foot

JOIN A JUDO CLUB NEAR YOU! JUDO CLUBS OFFER CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND LEVELS, PROMOTING FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.

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Find your way

Provincial Association

LEARN ABOUT PROVINCIAL ENTITIES ACROSS CANADA.

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Progress with Judo Canada

judo federation

JUDO CANADA IS YOUR NATIONAL JUDO ORGANIZATION. IT ESTABLISHES THE RULES OF CONDUCT TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE SPORT AND SELECTS THE CANADIAN TEAMS THAT REPRESENT YOU IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION.

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Judo q&a

Question about

Canadian Judo

You can search on my map to find your provincial association, and then find a club by browsing their website or contacting them directly. Judo Canada also offers a club directory on its website, which will help you locate a dojo in your area—don’t wait!

No, you don’t lose your rank when you switch judo clubs across Canada. Your rank is recorded by your club and your provincial association.

To become a member, you must register with a club affiliated with Judo Canada.

Fees vary depending on the club and the province. You should contact the club of your choice directly to get specific information about costs and registration schedules.

Before registering, talk to your coach to see if the competition is suitable for you and if you meet the eligibility criteria. Each club has its own process for competition registrations, so it’s important for you to know how to register! Make sure to respect the deadlines!

Judo Canada was founded under the name Canadian Kodokan Black Belt Association (CKBBA) in 1956. While the name Judo Canada has been used informally for many years, it was officially adopted in 2011 when the (CKBBA) legally became Judo Canada!

In 2024, Canadian judo celebrated its 100th anniversary, as the first permanent dojo, named Tai Iku Dojo, was opened in British Columbia in 1924 by Steven Shigetaka Sasaki, the “father of Canadian judo.

Yes! Many volunteers help us during the various competitions throughout the year by performing tasks such as welcoming spectators, preparing meals and snacks, weighing in competitors, and more.

JUDO IN PICTURES

DISCOVER JUDO

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF JUDO

Equipment & Ranks

Women’s judo

JUDO AMONG MARTIAL ARTS

Judo Class

THE GREAT
ADVENTURE OF JUDO

Join Roshi and his friends in an adventure where
YOU ARE THE HERO!!