• 2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships Registration is Live

    2026 Provincial Championships in Airdrie on April 11 & 12, 2026

    2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships Registration is Live

  • Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata

    Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in Itsutsu no Kata to anyone interested in this kata. This in-person session will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute): https://meet.google.com/jar-eeyx-hoe When: Tuesdays on January 6, 13, 20 starting at 6:00pm MST sharp and ending at 7:25pm. Each(…)

    Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata

  • Get Ready for the 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship!

    The 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship is returning for another thrilling weekend of world-class judo! Organized by the Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society, this celebrated tournament runs March 6–8, 2026 at the West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace — an unforgettable venue in the heart of Edmonton. 📅 Tournament Overview Judoka from across Canada — and around(…)

    Get Ready for the 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship!

  • Updated Kata Clinic Requirements for Competitive Stream Gradings

    Future competitive stream grading candidates, for nidan or higher, will need to meet their kata clinic requirements (described in the National Grading Syllabus) by attending one of the designated scheduled kata clinics prior to the actual date of the grading. See the table below. Candidates will still be required to attend the waza clinic portion(…)

    Updated Kata Clinic Requirements for Competitive Stream Gradings
2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships Registration is Live

Jan 8, 2026

2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships Registration is Live

Please find the links to the 2026 Provincial Championships in Airdrie on April 11 & 12, 2026 at Genesis Place – 800 East Lake Blvd. NE, Airdrie, AB

Technical Package: https://judoalberta.com/index.php/provincial-championships/2026-provincials-airdrie/

Athlete Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/JudoABChamps2026

Coach Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026JAProvCoachRegistration

Referee Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026JAProvRefereeRegistration

Team Competition Trackie Site: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026-judo-alberta-provincials-team-competition/1004338/

Please share with your memberships and build excitement within your competitive group! All athletes competing can and will make the difference in the Over All Club Championships! Who will get to hang the Provincial Banners in their dojos in 2026?

2026 Provincials – Airdrie

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Updated Kata Clinic Requirements for Competitive Stream Gradings

Jan 8, 2026

Updated Kata Clinic Requirements for Competitive Stream Gradings

Future competitive stream grading candidates, for nidan or higher, will need to meet their kata clinic requirements (described in the National Grading Syllabus) by attending one of the designated scheduled kata clinics prior to the actual date of the grading. See the table below. Candidates will still be required to attend the waza clinic portion of the grading and to receive the Provincial Grading Board’s final decision on their promotion.

Future competitive stream candidates are to inform Gord Okamura at gyokamura@gmail.com if they are planning to register and attend a grading in the upcoming year in advance, in order to ensure a clinic is scheduled. The credit for attendance will be valid for one year from the date of the kata clinic (if before June, then good for June and November gradings). If candidates are unable to attend a clinic, then they will postpone their grading so that all requirements will be met. Attendance at a recognized clinic out of province may be considered (must be approved in advance).

The Provincial Kata Committee is responsible for the overall teaching of kata to the judo membership and the Provincial Grading Committee will continue to evaluate the kata at the formal yudansha grading for Technical Stream candidates and Competitive Stream shodan candidates. Club senseis and students are offered kata clinics so that they have a basic understanding of the current kata and can practice at their dojo before grading. It is also recommended that candidates have a competent kata partner to ensure a successful demonstration.

The kata clinics conducted by the Provincial Kata Committee are part of a number of kata events which are intended to elevate the level of kata, especially for technical candidates and their senseis. It will be important that the level of kata at any grading is high in order to recognize the importance of the black belt. If the kata demonstrated at a Yudansha Grading is lacking, the candidate will need to repeat before being promoted.

Gord Okamura,                                                                     Allan Sattin,

Provincial Kata Committee                                                Provincial Grading Committee

2025-2026 Kata Calendar of Events v3

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Volunteers Needed for the 2026 Judo Alberta Casino

Dec 3, 2025

Volunteers Needed for the 2026 Judo Alberta Casino

Judo Alberta is looking for amazing volunteers to help at our upcoming Casino Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 at Pure Casino Edmonton (7055 Argyll Rd NW).

Shifts and positions are available now—sign up at the link below!
👉 Volunteers may work more than one shift, but must stay in the same position.
👉 Please bring valid photo ID for check-in.

🔗 Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/bVVNpgc

Your support helps our athletes and programs thrive!

Share and post the poster in your clubs to spread the word.

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Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata

Jan 8, 2026

Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata

Kata Tuesdays Katame no Kata

The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in Itsutsu no Kata to anyone interested in this kata. This in-person session will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute): https://meet.google.com/jar-eeyx-hoe

When: Tuesdays on January 6, 13, 20 starting at 6:00pm MST sharp and ending at 7:25pm. Each session will build on the previous one.

Where: Tokugawa Dojo, 9647-62 Avenue, Edmonton

Contents: Introductory level.

Presented by: Gord Okamura, Provincial Grading and Kata Committee member

Contact: Gord Okamura email address: gyokamura@gmail.com

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Get Ready for the 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship!

Jan 8, 2026

Get Ready for the 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship!

The 2026 Edmonton International Judo Championship is returning for another thrilling weekend of world-class judo! Organized by the Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society, this celebrated tournament runs March 6–8, 2026 at the West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace — an unforgettable venue in the heart of Edmonton.

📅 Tournament Overview

Judoka from across Canada — and around the world — will compete in this National “A” level tournament, sanctioned by Judo Canada and offering ranking points for athletes of all levels. From NeWaza to senior divisions, there’s excitement across every age and skill level. Learn more and register at Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society

Competition Schedule Highlights:

  • Friday: NeWaza + Youth (U10 & U12)

  • Saturday: U14, U18, U21 & Veterans

  • Sunday: U16 & Senior Divisions (novice to advanced)

Whether you’re chasing podium success or gaining international experience, this event has something for every competitor.

🏆 Training Camp — Elevate Your Game!

Immediately following the championship, there’s a training camp on March 9–10, 2026 geared toward participants who want to keep pushing themselves. Available for judoka 13 years and older with a minimum rank of Green Belt (3K) or higher.

Registration Details:

  • 🎓 Eligibility: Age 13+ and Green Belt (3K) or higher

  • 💪 Training Dates: March 9 & 10, 2026

  • Register here!

This camp is perfect for athletes who want to refine their judo skills, learn from elite practitioners, and prepare for the next competitions on the calendar. It’s also a great way to recover from the intensity of tournament day with specialized coaching and structured practice.

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January 2026 Kata Camp – Registration Now Open

Jan 7, 2026

January 2026 Kata Camp – Registration Now Open

Purpose: This Event is open to all kata enthusiasts of any age or rank including practitioners and judges. The purpose is to provide a kata clinic learning experience and a competition experience in a more informal setting. Members from all Provinces are invited but especially southern Western provinces.

When: January 17 & 18, 2026

Where: i. Saturday at the Raymond Judo Club located at Victoria Sports Park 350E 100N, Raymond, Alberta T0K 2S0
ii. Sunday at Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club located at 2775 – 28th Avenue South – Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7L6

Clinicians: Gord Okamura, Scott Allan Registration

Fee: $35.00

Registration Link: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/january-2026-kata-camp/1004268/

Printable Poster available here

Schedule

Saturday, January 17 – Raymond Judo Club (Victoria Sports Park, 350E 100N, Raymond, AB)
• 9:00–12:30 – Nage no Kata Clinic (Sets 1–3)
• 12:00–1:00 – Optional: Nage no Kata Clinic sets 4 &5
• 12:00–2:00 – Lunch
• 2:00–5:00 – Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Clinic (weapons available) & Photo

Sunday, January 18 – Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club (2775 – 28 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB)
• 9:00–9:30 – Kata Teams Warm-up / Judges Meeting
• 9:30–12:00 – Kata Demonstrations Start
• 12:00–1:00 – Lunch
• 1:00–3:00 – Katame no Kata Clinic (Optional; will start at the end of the Demonstrations)

REGISTER HERE

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Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – September 2025 to December 2025

Dec 16, 2025

Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – September 2025 to December 2025

MEMORANDUM

To:        JUDO ALBERTA CLUBS

From:   Judo Alberta HP Coaching Committee

RE:        Elite Athlete Funding

Date:    December 16, 2025

The Judo Alberta HP Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding.  The coach committee nominated the following athletes for the first round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from September 2025 to December 2025.

 

September 2025 to December 2025
Name National & International Events Judo Club Funding
Tymur Tolmachov Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Airdrie  $     250.00
Rocco Cobo Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Hiros  $     250.00
Chistina Karas Dom Republic PJC & Greece EJU Kodokwai  $     600.00
Luke Thomson 2025 U21 World Championships Lethbridge  $     800.00
Evelyn Beaton Peru & Mex GP, Tokyo GS Lethbridge  $     950.00
Connor Gallant Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Connor Hazell Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Drake Gregory Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Silas Coughlan Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Justin Webber Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Grayson Tamura Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Lethbridge  $     250.00
Maia Thomson Japan Camp Lethbridge  $     350.00
Kohen Johnson Dom Republic PJC Cadet Cup Tokugawa  $     250.00
 $  4,950.00

 

 

 

The Judo Alberta Elite Funding will be sent to the athlete’s home judo clubs or applied to the trip/event they participated in, not directly to the athletes.

 

Sincerely, Judo Alberta High Performance Committee

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Judo Alberta New Year Training Camp

Dec 12, 2025

Judo Alberta New Year Training Camp

Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp – January 09-10, 2026

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Masters

 

Address for Provincial Training Camp:

Hiro’s Judo Club,  #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

 

Friday January 09, 2026

Group 1: 6:00PM-7:30PM – Kumi-kata, Transition & Randori

Group 2: 7:40PM-9:10PM – Kumi-kata, Transition & Randori

 

Saturday January 10, 2026

Group 1: 8:30AM to 10:00AM – Fitness, Countering, Attacking Plan

Group 2: 10:10AM to 11:40AM – Fitness, Countering, Attacking Plan

Group 1: 1:00PM to 2:30PM – Randori Session

Group 2: 2:40PM to 4:10PM – Randori Session

  • Groups, schedule, and times will be adjusted based on the registration

 

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 07, 2026 (No cost for the training camp)

 

Registration Link: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026-judo-alberta-new-year-training-camp/1004298/

 

 

Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • U14 Orange – Club Coach Needs to Attend
  • U14 / U16 / U18 / U21 / Senior / Veterans – Green & Above

 

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach                   

Phone: (403) 892-6099        E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com

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Tuesdays Itsutsu no Kata

Dec 3, 2025

Tuesdays Itsutsu no Kata

The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in Itsutsu no Kata to anyone interested in this kata.  This in-person session will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute): https://meet.google.com/jar-eeyx-hoe

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Judo Alberta Christmas 50/50 Raffle is Live!

Dec 3, 2025

Judo Alberta Christmas 50/50 Raffle is Live!

Judo Alberta is excited to launch our 2025 Christmas 50/50 Raffle, running from Friday, November 21 to Monday, December 22 at 11:00 AM. Your support helps fuel two important goals:

  • 2027 Canada Winter Games Athletes — Supporting developmental events and essential experience-building opportunities.
  • National Team Athletes — Assisting those preparing to represent Canada at the 2026 Pan-Am Championships.

Judo is a global sport, and our athletes must travel widely to earn qualifying points, gain international experience, and strengthen their standing on both the national team and world rankings. Every ticket purchased brings us closer to ensuring they get those opportunities.

We truly appreciate your support and wish you a warm, joyful Holiday Season.

Buy 50/50 Tickets

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