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Judo BC Black Belt Grading - June 7-8, 2025 - RESULTS
Congratulations to all the candidates that recently graded for their black belts and/or higher dans, on the weekend of June 7-8, 2025, at the Steveston Judo Club.
GODAN (5th degree)
Bruce Fingarson - Delta Kaigan Judo Club
Kathy Hubble - Lake Country Judo Club
YONDAN (4th degree)
Ah Yen Ding - Steveston Judo Club
SANDAN (3rd degree)
Hailey Ko - Peak Judo Club
NIDAN (2nd degree)
Kristian Castaneda - Kensington Judo Club
Warren Chow - Westminster Judo Club
Karl Gruenewald - Victoria Judo Club
Jenna Ko - Peak Judo Club
Christoph Kositza - Kensington Judo Club
Lowan Le Bris - Peak Judo Club - (Batsugan)
Craig Losos - Victoria Judo Club
Nyota Morisho - Victoria Judo Club
Nathan Thiel - Abbotsford Judo Club
Jeremy Thompson - Hart Judo Academy
SHODAN (1st degree)
Soren Andreassen - Abbotsford Judo Club
Tyson Dean - Kokoro Judo Association
Raphael Encinas - Hart Judo Academy
Tobin Hinton - OSP Police Judo
Logan Ko - Peak Judo Club
Maria Liakos - Steveston Judo Club
Akhmed Loliev - Peak Judo Club
Kevin Lowe - White Rock Judo Club
Kameron Meisterman - Steveston Judo Club
Romario Mejia Kasap - OSP Police Judo
Nikita Melnykov - Peak Judo Club
Adam Schalk - Steveston Judo Club
Taisei Taguchi - Peak Judo Club
Brian Yakura - Vernon Judo Club
| | Judo BC 2025: Building Our Future - "Shaping the Next Era of Judo in British Columbia." | | |
Judo BC is pleased to announce the 2025 Judo BC Conference, taking place on June 21-22, 2025, in Richmond, BC. This is a must-attend event for club leaders, committee chairs, and key stakeholders in our judo community. Mark your calendars now!
We encourage representation from all Judo BC clubs—whether it be the head sensei, head coach, or club president—as well as committee chairs and members or their designates. This gathering will provide an invaluable opportunity to shape the future of judo in British Columbia, engage in meaningful discussions, and collaborate on key initiatives.
The conference agenda will include important topics such as:
- Culture, Mission, and Vision of Judo BC
- Strategic Planning for 2026-2031
- Evolving Sport Landscape
- Club Management & Best Practices
- Regional Meetings
- Town Hall Discussions
This will be our first in-person Leadership Conference in many years, providing a long-overdue opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and work together to strengthen judo in BC. We look forward to seeing you there!
REGULAR DEADLINE : JUNE 12
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Friday Fight Night #3 - New Westminster - June 27 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The New Wetsminster Judo Club is hosting their Friday Night Fight on June 27 from 6pm to 9pm. This event is open to judokas aged 25+, orange belt and up.
Schedule:
Friday, June 27, 2025
6 - 7pm - Open mat (crash mat/warmup)
7 to 9pm - Randori
Open to all clubs in the lower mainland, Judo BC/Canada membership required. This is a free event but registration is required to attend.
| | 2025 OSP Police Judo Kids Festival-Mini Shiai - Burnaby - June 29 - DEADLINE JUNE 25 | | |
The OSP Police Judo Juniors is hosting an invitational collaborative judo tournament. Its purpose: A judo event invites our club friends, new judo families, and the young novice judoka to participate at a fun and friendly invitational collaborative judo tournament at club setting to gain a positive experience through meeting other judo friends and learning experience from the sport of judo.
This event is open to U8 to U16. Minimum Rank will be White/Yellow Belt. Maximum Rank will be Orange-Green Belt. (Green allowed for U14) White-yellow belt Will start by default in Ne-Waza, (ground work)
Regular registration is open until June 25.
More information and technical package can be found on the registration page.
| | 2025 Judo BC Girls' Camp - Rise and Thrive - Loon Lake, Maple Ridge - August 13-15 - SAVE THE DATE! | | |
Get ready for a powerful and unforgettable summer adventure! Held at the beautiful Loon Lake Lodge in Maple Ridge, this 3-day overnight camp is designed for girls aged 11 and up, orange belt and higher, who are ready to build their judo, their confidence, and lifelong connections.
With a perfect mix of judo training, lake swims, nature walks, arts & crafts, and empowerment workshops, participants will discover the strength of sisterhood, learn from BC’s top female judo leaders, and be mentored by inspiring junior athletes. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a coach, competitor, or confident leader in life—this is the camp where it all begins.
Together, we rise. Together, we thrive.
Registration to come. For more information, contact Ashley Nobeashi at Equity@judobc.ca
APRIL 13-15, SAVE THE DATE!
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HP Camp - UBC War Memorial Gym - August 15-17 - SAVE THE DATE
This year's HP camp will be August 15-17. 2025 and we will be returning to the UBC campus, at the War Memorial Gym. This event is required for those athletes wishing to be on Team BC.
Schedule:
Friday, August 15
7:00pm - 8:30 pm Judo Training
Saturday, August 16
8:00am - 12:00pm Fitness Testing & Judo Training
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Judo Training
Sunday, August 17
8:00am - 10:00am Judo Training
2:00pm – 4:00pm Judo Training or workshop*
4:00pm - 5pm Mat take down
Registration to come. For more information, contact Jeremy at sdd@judobc.ca
AUGUST 15-17, SAVE THE DATE!
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OSP Youth Summer Camp - July 7-11 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The OSP Police Judo Club will be hosting a Youth Summer Camp from July 7-11, for youth age 8-13 years. A free t-shirt, completion certificate, and swags bag is included for all the participants. Camp days begin at 9am and finish at 3pm.
Tentative Schedule:
Monday, July 7
-camp introductions and expectations 0900-0930
-judo 0930-11:00
- classroom 1100-1200
-lunch- movies 1200-1300
-swimming or wrestling 1300-1500
Tuesday, July 8
-circuit training 0900-0930
-judo 0930-11:00
-classroom ( Situational Awareness) 1100-1200
-lunch- movies 1200-1300
-Youth Self-Defence- 1300-1500
Wednesday, July 9
-fit testing 0900-1000
-judo 1000-1100
-classroom 1100-1200
-lunch- movies 1200-1300
- Muay Thai Kickingboxing with Cst. SEO - 1300-1500
Thursday, July 10
-running deer lake 0900-1000
-judo 1000-1100
-classroom 1100-1200
-lunch- movies 1200-1300 ( woodwork how to)
-judo - 1300-1400
-woodworking 1400-1500
Friday, July 11
-circuit training 0900-1000
- judo 1000-1100
- classroom 1100-1200
-lunch- movies 1200-1300
-judo - 1300-1400
- making film in the shoe box 1400-1500
For more information, check the registration page.
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Kizuna Judo Club Summer Camps - July 7-11, August 5-8 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The Kizuna Judo Club will be hosting Summer Camps from July 7-11, and August 5-8. Camp days begin at 9am and finish at 3pm. Camp activities include: customized judo lessons, tumbling lessons, fitness and conditioning, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, watergun fights, outings around Pitt Meadows, and more!
Example Daily Schedule:
8:30 AM Early drop-off
9:00 AM Normal drop off
9:15 AM Intro to the day
9:30 AM Judo Practice #1
10:30 AM Park
12:00 PM Lunch at the Dojo
1:00 PM Arts & Crafts
2:00 PM Tumbling Class
3:00 PM Pick up
For more information, check the registration page.
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Mill Bay Girls Only Summer Camp - July 14-18 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The Mill Bay Judo Club will be offering a Girls Only Summer Camp from July 14-18. The camp is open to girls aged 8-14 including beginners.
The schedule is 9-12:30 each day except on Thursday, July 17th, class will end at 10:45am.
For more information, check the registration page.
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Abbostford Judo Club Summer Camps -July & August -REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The Abbostford Judo Club will be offering Summer Camps during July and August for beginner and intermediate youth. Camp participants will receive a tshirt.
BEGINNER CAMP (Ages 5+)
July 7–11 | July 21–25 | August 11–15
Kickstart your Judo journey in a fun, safe, and supportive environment! Stay active, make new friends, and build confidence while learning the fundamentals of Judo.
INTERMEDIATE CAMP (Ages 8–14, Yellow Belt+)
July 14–18 | July 28–August 1 | August 18–23
Take your Judo to the next level with focused training on techniques, strategy, and skill development. Perfect for students looking to refine their skills and grow as Judoka!
Camp Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Drop-off: 1:00 PM, Pick-up: 5:00 PM
For more information, check the registration page.
| | DA/DI NCCP Course, Prince George, August 1-3 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! | |
A DA/DI NCCP course is scheduled for August 1-3 in Prince George, at the Prince George Judo Club, 1371 4th Ave.
Schedule:
Friday, Aug.1: 9:00 to 17:30 for DA modules
Saturday, Aug.2: 8:30 to 10:00 to complete the DA modules and micro-facilitation (if needed)
Saturday, Aug.2: 10:00 to 18:00 for DI modules (and on mat facilitation)
Sunday, Aug.3: 9:00 to 16:00 for DI modules (and on mat facilitation)
More information including requirements, can be found on the registration page.
| | CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS | | |
June 21-22 - Judo BC Leadership Conference + Town Hall, Richmond BC
June 27 - Friday Fight Night #3, New Westminster BC
June 27-29 - Judo Canada Self-Defence Certification - Level 2, Abbotsford BC
June 28 - Hiraoki Hiraoka Clinic, Steveston Judo Club
June 29 - 2025 OSP Police Judo Kids Festival-Mini Shiai, Burnaby BC
July & August - Kizuna Judo Club Summer Camps, Maple Ridge BC
July & August - Abbotsford Judo Club Summer Camps, Abbotsford BC
July 7-11 - OSP Youth Summer Camp, Burnaby BC
July 14-18 - Mill Bay Girls Only Summer Camp, Mill Bay BC
August 1-3 - DA/DI NCCP Course, Prince George BC
August 13-15 - Judo BC Girls' Camp, Loon Lake, Maple Ridge
August 15-17 - HP Camp, UBC War Memorial Gym BC
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