Get Ready for the 2026 Alberta Winter Games!

The countdown is on! The 2026 Alberta Winter Games will take place February 13–16, 2026 in the Lakeland Region, and Judo athletes from across the province will soon have their chance to qualify. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to train, compete, and represent your zone at one of Alberta’s premier multi-sport events.

Important Links:

Key Dates:

Northern Alberta Training Session (Zones 4–8): October 11 – Tolide Judo Kwai, Fort Saskatchewan
Southern Alberta Training Session (Zones 1–3): October 11 – Hiro’s Judo Club, Calgary
Fight Off (Zones 1–3): November 22 – Lethbridge Judo Club, Lethbridge
Fight Off (Zones 4–8): November 29 – Tolide Judo Kwai, Fort Saskatchewan

Dojo Instructor Trained is required to coach at the Alberta Winter Games.

NCCP DOJO INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Judo Alberta will be holding an NCCP Dojo Instructor course on Oct 4-5, 2025, in Edmonton.

The “Instructor” course provides the participant with knowledge to teach the technical, physical, mental, social and other aspects of judo. The course prepares the participant to be a club instructor and be responsible for providing judoka with the basic physical literacy skills with emphasis on children under the age of 14, judo skills as described in the Judo Canada syllabus, and to introduce young judoka to competition.

Prerequisites:

Minimum age of 18
Minimum rank of brown belt with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the Judo Canada kyu syllabus
Trained DA or Trained Community Coach
Sterling background check for all candidate coaches who are 18 years old and older via Sterling Agency – for details see: www.sterlingtalentsolutions.ca
OR equivalent if such checks are required by the Province/Territory

The Backcheck is required only if the check done for the DA was done more than 3 years earlier.

Successful online completion of a “Respect in Sport for the activity leader” e-learning module available at judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com for all candidates who did not complete this module in the past.

Date: October 4-5, 2025
Location: Tokugawa Judo Club, 9647 62 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
Time: Saturday 8:00am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: $360.00 (course with evaluation)
Registration: All registrations must be completed in the Locker
Registration deadline: September 27, 2025
To Register: Go to www.coach.ca and select the Workshop Calendar to find the course. You will have to login to the Locker to register, so have your NCCP # and password available along with credit card information.

Judo Alberta Veteran Camp

Saturday, October 04, 2025
Hiro’s Judo Club - #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Time: 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Gripping, Drilling & Tactical
Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM – Randori
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Judoka who will participate in this Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie below.

Eligibility:

Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
Minimum age 30 years old
Minimum Level Green Belt / Orange Belt with Club Coach Attending

Judo Alberta November Yudansha Grading

Saturday November 30, 2025
Location: Tolide Judo Club, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700-84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Note: times may change depending on number of Technical and Competitive stream candidates registered

All candidates for Competitive and Technical stream must enter their application into the online system https://judocanada.org/grading/ no later than October 18, 2025. Refer to the Judo Alberta website https://judoalberta.com/index.php/grading-kata/ for black belt grading information and the 2025 National Grading Syllabus https://judocanada.org/grading-2/.

Candidates should obtain their head instructor’s approval before making the application. Both are responsible for accurate and verified information. Do not claim for ineligible tournaments or partial years.

Shodan candidates must ensure their ikkyu (brown belt) registration date agrees with Judo Alberta registrar’s records. Contact the Registrar if any questions. All Shodan candidates, including Competitive Stream, must do a formal exam.

All candidates must have a Judo Canada passport and bring it to the grading. If needed, order at https://judocanada.org/judo-canada-passport/

Candidates must wear white judogi only. No electronic recording during any Yudansha grading session. Sessions are open to the public.

Kata Tuesdays – Ju no Kata

The Provincial Kata Committee will offer instructions in Ju no Kata to anyone interested. In-person sessions will also be broadcast and recorded on Google Meet (please mute): Join online here

Tuesdays on October 7, 21, 28 from 6:00pm – 7:25pm MST. Each session builds on the previous one.

Where: Tokugawa Dojo, 9647-62 Avenue, Edmonton
Contents: Introductory level
Presented by: Gord Okamura, National Kata Coach and Provincial Grading and Kata Committee Member

SELF DISCIPLINE

Judo helps instill mental focus in your child, giving them the ability to concentrate and see tasks through to the end. Judo is about respecting yourself and those around you.

SELF DEFENCE

Unlike other martial arts Judo teaches you how to defend yourself without any kicking or punching. In the dojo we teach you how to avoid dangerous situations.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

No matter what your current fitness level Judo will improve your balance, coordination and general conditioning. If you are looking to lose weight, Judo can burn over 700 calories every hour!