U of A Judo - University of Alberta Campus & Community Recreation

7.2 / 10

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Learn Judo at the University Of Alberta! Judo has been taught on campus since 1953. Join us and lea About UsThe Judo program at the University of Alberta is the oldest and longest running martial arts program on Campus, dating back more than 50 years. We have trained literally hundreds of people, and have taken complete beginners all the way through to obtaining their Black Belt. Read more Our program operates through Campus Recreation (non-credit instruction), and we are recognized by Judo Alberta (the governing body for Judo in the Province), and in turn by Judo Canada.The program is open to all adults – student and non-students alike!Our InstructorsGord Okamura – 6th Degree Black Belt, International Referee, National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 3, past President and Treasurer of Judo AlbertaKelly Palmer – 5th Degree Black Belt, National A referee, NCCP Level 2, current member of the National Grading Committee of Judo CanadaKelly and Gord also compete in Judo Kata – prearranged forms of attack and defense that are judged on technical expertise. They are 23 times Canadian Champions, 2 times Pan American Champions, winners of several major US Tournaments, and have numerous top 10 placings at the World Judo Kata Championships.Classes and CostsAll classes are held in the RTF Gym (Research Transition Facility - behind the Health Sciences LRT, University of Alberta.Registration is done through the Campus Recreation Department at the University of Alberta. Current classes are Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced and Kata. More information on current classes is at:www.activityreg.ualberta.ca(click on the “Activities” tab at the top, then "Martial Arts” on the left hand side, and then Judo) or by phone at the Activity Zone at 780-492-2231. For all Classes – we teach technique!Brand New Beginner – learning the basics - how to fall safely, how to move and keep your balance, control of your body and your opponent’s body when standing and on the ground, and of course the throws and moves that you need to advance to your first belt - Yellow Belt.Intermediate/Advanced Class – a number of things: looking at the throws and moves you need to move to the next belt level; combination techniques, strategies and approaches; and how some of the top fighters have adapted techniques to suit them. Randori, on the ground and standing. Update description

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University Of Alberta - RTF Building - Brick Building behind Health Sciences Jubilee LRT Station. Entrance is at the NE corner of the building facing the LRT
Edmonton

Telephone:

780-886-4980

Web site:

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Opening hours:

Thursday: 18:00-19:30

Saturday: 12:30-14:00

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Evyn S. 2018-04-16

The long and short of it is the UofA judo club is truly open and welcoming, not just of judo but of people and ideas. It's attendants have good hearts...

Ivan H. 2018-04-18

Great people, friendly coaches. Really easy going.

Nhân N. 2018-04-18

First thing popping in my mind would be the friendly and open environment. Everybody from high belt to low belt treat one another equally. Moreover,...

Devon J. 2018-04-16

This is a great dojo, a fantastic way to learn a new sport, get exercise and meet friendly faces.

Amin M. 2018-04-16

A friendly environment and remarkably experienced senseis. There are judokas with different levels of skill and perspectives on this sport which helps...

Yun C. L. 2018-04-16

This a group of friends who will help you learn judo and welcome you to their homes. Excellent instructors and excellent training partners!

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