JUDO BC DIGEST

JUDO BC DIGESTFall 2009Below: Participants of the Invermere Instructors Seminar. See story inside….

JUDO BC DIRECTORYExecutivePresident – Sandy Kent (604) 588-5100president@judobc.ca1st V. President - Al Hadvick (250) 385-50462 nd V.President – Dan Mellon (604) 315-6477Treasurer – Bruce Fingarson (604) 589-0860Secretary – Paul Parsons 604-999-1769Grading BoardChair - Art Nishi (604) 278-0981Vice Chair – Shuji TabataMembersIsao Kuramoto, Dave Speight,Jim Kojima, Mickey FitzgeraldNorthern Region Grading BoardKelly Doucette (250) 564-9177Aline Strasdin (250) 964-1618aline.strasdin@gems6.gov.bc.caInterior Regional Grading BoardHenry Uyeda (250) 374-5442Bob Griechen (250) 766-3437Referee CommitteeChair – Seiko Ouchireferee@judobc.caTechnical Advisor - Jim KojimaMembers: Russ Ko, Ron Kuramoto, Les KotaniHarassment AdvisorMike Deildal (604) 521-4604BC Winter Games Provincial AdvisorHank Boas (250) 770-7898e-mail: hkboas@telus.netJUDO BC4421Prince Albert StreetVancouver, BC V5V 4K1Phone (604) 734-3197/Fax (604) 251-3197e-mail: info@judobc.cawww.judobc.caJUDO CANADASuite 226 - 1725 St-LaurentOttawa, ON K1G 3V4(613) 738-1200, Fax (613) 738-1299info@judocanada.orgExecutive DirectorRenee Hock (604) 734-3197info@judobc.caTechnical CommitteeRegional Representatives:Chair-North: Aline Strasdin (250)-964-1618technical@judobc.caLower Mainland - Hiroshi Nishi(604) 736-5379seikidokan@netscape.netKootenays: Hermann Mauthner(250) 342-6237Okanagan: Les Kotani (250) 579-5977lkotani@shaw.caIsland: Jeremy LenzJer_lenz@yahoo.comFraser Valley: Ron Wright (604) 467-8643rwright14@shaw.caAthlete Rep:Lisa Nakajima: judo_chop_suey@hotmail.comNCCPInterim Coordinator - Renee Hock(604) 734-3197e-mail: info@judobc.caJudo BC does not endorse or recommend all opinions that may be expressed herein. The opinionsexpressed herein are not necessarily the opinions or policy of Judo BC, its members or the Judo BCExecutive or its Committees

CALENDAR OF EVENTSDATE EVENT PLACE CONTACTNovember 7 Vancouver Island Shiai Nanaimo, BC www.vija.caNovember 7 Hatashita International Toronto, Ontario info@judo.on.caNovember 15 Andzrej Sadej LTAD Clinic Steveston, BC info@judobc.caNovember 21 Pacific International Junior Steveston, BC ken_takahashi@telus.netNovember 28 Kata Clinic Kootenays grading@judobc.caDecember 5 Canada West Invitational Burnaby, BC tommukai@hotmail.comDecember 6 Black Belt Grading Steveston, BC grading@judobc.caDecember 12 Vancouver Island Shiai Nanaimo, BC www.vija.caDecember 27-30 Christmas Camp Abbotsford. BC info@judobc.ca2010January NCCP Facilitator Training Steveston, BC info@judobc.caJanuary 16- 17 Pacific International Senior Steveston, BC ken_takahashi@telus.netJanuary 18 National Team Training Camp Steveston, BC info@judobc.caFebruary 6 Vancouver International North Vancouver seikidokan@gmail.comFebruary 10-26 Olympic Winter Games Vancouver/WhistlerMarch 4-7 BC Winter Games Terrace, BC info@judobc.caMarch 12-21 Paralympic Games Vancouver/WhistlerMarch Edmonton Shiai Edmonton, AB mhicks@telusplanet.netMarch 26 Vancouver Island Open Nanaimo, BC info@judobc.caApril 3 BC Open Vernon, BC vernonjudo@telus.netApril 17-18 Kata Clinic Steveston grading@judobc.caApril 24 Prince George Open Prince George Aline.Strasdin@gov.bc.caMay 1-2 Kata Clinic Kamloops grading@judobc.caMay 15-16 Senior National Championships Jonquiere, PQ www.judocanada.orgJune 5 Annual General Meeting Richmond, BC info@judobc.caJune 6 Black Belt Grading Steveston, BC grading@judobc.caJuly Junior National Championships Lethbridge, AB www.judocanada.orgIf you have are any changes or additions to the Calendar of Events, please contact the Judo BC office.What's Inside....Calendar of Events Page 3President Page 4Executive Director Page 5Job Posting Page 6Selection Criteria Page 7Christmas Camp Page 9Judo Canada Page 10Committee Reports Page 11Member Submissions Page 14Photo Gallery Page 21Tournament Results Page 24Judo BC acknowledges the financial assistance of theProvince of British Columbia & the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport3

Executive DirectorThe 2009-10 is well underway and our members have been busy participating in a variety of events bothat home and around the globe. In September, our elite athletes represented Canada at the US Opencompetition where Lisa Nakajima, Blake Tsuyuki and Justin Imagawa all finished 5 th respectively. In themeantime, our Referee Committee organized and hosted yet another successful Referee Seminar inAbbotsford. Finally, Dr. Ron Wright held a Multi-Sport A clinic in Pitt Meadows, which was followed upwith an extremely successful Dojo Assistant course in Port Coquitlam.In October, our athletes attended the Quebec Open, and in preparation for the December grading, theGrading Board hosted a Kata clinic at the Steveston Judo Club. On October 17 th -18 th , the InvermereJudo Club hosted an Instructor’s Seminar led by John Huntley. That same weekend, Blake Tsuyukicaptured 2 nd at Rendez-Vous Canada while Lisa Nakajima and Justin Imagawa finished 5 th respectively.Finally, also in October, Judo BC was represented at this year’s Junior World Championships in Paris byScott McGrandle (Burnaby).From an organizational standpoint, we are continuing to work towards successfully aligning ourselveswith Judo Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model. This is being accomplished in part throughthe implementation of Judo Canada’s Tournament Sanction Policy as well as through the restructuring ofexisting programs such as the BC Winter Games. Once these transitions have been successfullyaccomplished we will shift the focus of implementation to the club level.In general, the new Executive is working extremely hard to implement positive change within ourorganization. Despite this, we are facing some serious challenges with respect to government funding.As many of you are aware, the Provincial Government has recently made sweeping cuts to severalgovernment funded programs. While we as an organization will be minimally impacted during the 2009-10 season, the membership should prepare itself for possible reductions in our overall operating budgetfor 2010-11 as a result of these government cutbacks. On a positive note, because our Executive hasbeen actively planning for this type of news for several years, we are in a strong financial position tonavigate this transition. Overall, I would like to congratulate both the Executive and all of our volunteersfor the amazing jobs that they are doing in helping to develop and promote judo across the province.Sincerely,Renée HockExecutive Director5

JOB POSTINGProvincial CoachJudo BC is currently in search of a candidate to fill the role of Provincial Coach. This position involves a 2 yearcontract (reviewed annually). This is a part-time position (10-15 hours/wk) with an annual salary of $15,000. Thesuccessful candidate must be minimum NCCP Level 3 certified, and/or should be actively pursuing Level 4certification. The Provincial Coach reports to the Judo BC Executive.The successful candidate will assume the role & responsibilities of Provincial Head Coach. It is thereforeimperative that potential candidates demonstrate their intent to coordinate the program throughout theprovince, to recognize the importance of the club coach’s role within this program, and to work collaborativelywith these coaches with the common goal of improving judo across all of British Columbia.The job responsibilities for this position are as follows:Coaching ResponsibilitiesThe Provincial Coach would be responsible for:• Working collaboratively with club coaches on the development & implementation of training programs forathletes.• Organizing weekly training sessions & training camps for BC Team members.• Selecting BC Team athletes to represent British Columbia at out-of-province tournaments & training campsfor consideration by the Technical Committee.• Providing or organizing grass roots instructional clinics in outlying regions of British Columbia.• Working collaboratively with club coaches on the development & implementation of a program to help intheir own continual professional development & in the professional development of other coaches across theprovince.• Working with Club Coaches to implement and promote the LTADM across the province.• Travel with team members to out of province tournaments. Provide guidance and discipline for athletesduring travel.• Be trained as an NCCP facilitator in order to allow them to facilitate NCCP training sessions.Administrative ResponsibilitiesThe Provincial Coach would be responsible for:• The development & publication of a comprehensive yearly training program for both Jr. & Sr. athletes.• The development & implementation of BC Team selection criteria for participation in National levelcompetitions & training camps for consideration by the Technical Committee.• The development & implementation of selection criteria to select assistant coaching staff to assist atcompetitions where BC Team athletes are participating for consideration by the Technical Committee.• Management of the BC Team budget.• Preparation of a quarterly coach’s report in the Judo BC Digest detailing team activities & progress.• Presentation of Season-end report at Annual General Meeting.• Initiation & direction of all Technical Committee Meetings.• Working in collaboration with the Executive Director on all other administrative issues directly related to thesuccessful functioning of BC Team activities & related events.Interested parties should forward their curriculum vitae directly to Judo BC, to the attention of the Provincial Coachhiring committee of Judo BC.Closing date for all applications will be December 12, 2009.6

Judo BC 2009-2010 Team Selection CriteriaJunior Selection CriteriaRevised as of November 1, 2009Junior Selection Tournament & Mandatory Training EventsVancouver International Open February 6, 2010 North VancouverWinter training camp February 26-28 KamloopsSpring training camp and fight-offs April 30-May 2 Abbotsford• Athletes who qualify for the Senior Nationals will receive an automatic spot on the Junior Team• Athletes must attend camps on all days to receive full points• Athletes who are within 3 points of 3 rd place athlete will be invited to a fight-off at May camp• Attendance at the provincial team training camp in May is mandatoryPoints StructureTraining camps10 pointsSelection tournaments/fight-offs 1 st place – 10 pts 2 nd place – 7 pts 3 rd place – 5 ptsSpecial circumstances – must be pre-approved by 2 pointsTechnical Committee/Head Coach prior to eventa) Athletes who make a change in weight category during the selection process will have only 50% ofthe points earned from their previous weight category counted in the calculation of their total pointsstanding.b) For divisions that have out-of-province competitors, points will be awarded to the highest placing BCcompetitors (e.g. 3 rd place finish but highest BC athletes would receive points for 1 st place).c) In the case that athletes are tied in points OR in cases where athletes have been awarded specialconsideration by the Technical Committee, fight-offs will be held. Fight-offs will be determined at theend of the last selection process (for the team) by the members of the Technical Committee and tobe held at the Spring Training camp. The Executive Director will inform those who could potentiallybe required to participate in a fight-off prior to the date, including personal coaches and theirrespective Technical Committee representative(s). Cost for attending the fight-off is borne by theparticipants.Special Circumstancesa) Application for all special circumstances must be communicated to the Judo BC TechnicalCommittee prior to the day of the event. Where that communication is verbal, the athlete willfollow-up within 7 days with written documentation as required.b) An athlete selected by Judo Canada for an international or junior developmental event that is inconflict with a provincial selection tournament date will receive the equivalent of first place pointsaccording to the provincial points table for the event in conflict. Conflict of dates will include 7days prior to and after the international event.c) Athletes training full time outside of the province or competing in approved out-of-provincetournaments may be exempt from competing in selection tournaments in divisions provided thatthey make a special application in writing to the Judo BC Technical Committee. Decisions will bemade on the strength of the weight class within the province as well as the applicants placing atthe previous year's Provincial selection tournaments and the National Championships.d) The National Champion for the previous year (if still in the same weight and age class), andnationally carded athletes will be automatically selected as Judo Canada quotas allow anautomatic spot for such athletes providing they participate in the Provincial Selection process.e) To receive funding all athletes including National Champions and Carded athletes mustparticipate in the Provincial selection process and designated training camps. No points will beawarded for competitions missed due to injury.7

f) Injury exemptions will be considered on an individual basis by the Head Coach in consultationwith the Regional Coaches and Technical Committee Representatives. To qualify for an injuryexemption, the athlete's personal coach must notify the Technical Committee Chair as per item a)above. A medical certificate must be provided. Injuries that occur during an event that forcewithdrawal of the athlete must be followed up in a similar manner with a medical certificate.g) An athlete with a current proven competitive record from another province who relocates to BCduring the competitive season may be considered for selection by the members of the TechnicalCommittee.Additional Stipulations for Judo BC Team Selectiona) All athletes that are part of the Judo BC talent pool are under the rules and disciplinary procedures ofJudo BC and are required to abide by these rules and regulations. Those that do not wish to begoverned by the rules and regulations of Judo BC should turn down their selection.b) All athletes must be in good standing with Judo BC in order to be selected to a team for any event.c) All Judo BC talent pool athletes are encouraged to attend regional training sessions and/or regularteam workouts in their area.d) Funding for any event is strictly based on the availability of funding from the Judo BC AthleteDevelopment budget and will be distributed following the Nationals. Athletes or parents of athleteswho fail to adhere to the guidelines and rules as stipulated by the Judo BC code of conduct and theProvincial Coaching Staff will not receive funding.e) Judo BC reserves the right not to select a full team for any event.8

BC TEAM CHRISTMAS CAMP 2009Featuring 2008 Olympian Sasha MehmedovicLocation: Abbotsford Judo Club, 31410 Maclure Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6A9Information: Contact: Renee Hock Tel: (604) 734-3197 email: info@judobc.caDates: December 27 th - 30 th , 2009Schedule:December 27 th7:00 – 9:00 pm Judo-Newaza/TachiwazaDecember 28 th8 am Running10 am – 12 am Judo-Randori2:00 – 3:30 pm Judo-Technical7:00 – 9:00 pm Movie NightDecember 29 th7:30 am Running9:30 – 11:30 am Judo-Tachiwaza1:30 – 3:00 pm Team Building3:00 – 5:00 pm Judo-NewazaDecember 30 th9:00 – 11:00 am Judo-Randori/Technical11:30 am Departure of Athletes• The primary focus of this camp will be to help prepare athletes for the 2009/10 competitiveseason and is recommended for athletes competing in the U15 age category or higher.• Athletes, parents and/or club instructors are responsible for arranging theiraccommodations, transportation and chaperoning of minor aged athletes.• There is no charge to attend the camp. However, athletes will need to have sufficientfunds to pay for meals and activities.9

Judo Canada UpdateSubmitted by: Sandy KentThere have been several developments at Judo Canada this fall and we have issued quite a fewdocuments. These include LTADM guides for the U7 and U9 as well as the new tournamentsanctioning guidelines, which are in line with the LTADM. The Guides are full color booklets thatoffer Objectives, Components and Framework for individual lessons and a season. They offerexamples of age appropriate exercises, games and lessons for athletes in each developmentalphase. The guides are available in French or English on the Judo Canada website or you cancontact the Judo BC office for more information. I encourage everyone to take advantage ofthese resources, they have excellent tips for new and experienced Sensei alike.The new tournament sanction guidelines have been developed with Sport Canada to helpensure a positive, safe experience for all ages at a shiai. It also helps align us with the SportCanada LTADM that we are increasingly required to show for funding. The changes suggestedin the guidelines will require some adjustment and we at Judo BC will do our best to help anyclub that wishes to hold a tournament to implement these changes. Please review this policywhile preparing for your next tournament and feel free to contact Judo BC if you have anyquestions.Finally, I would like to offer an update on the Pan American governing body. As noted in the lastDigest the PJC has been recognized by the IJF as the governing body for Judo in the Americas.While there may be challenges for some time to come Judo Canada continues to recognize thePJC and will not recognize PJU events. Be aware of this when looking at invitations to events!I will be attending a Judo Canada executive meeting in December. Should you have anyquestions or concerns about Judo Canada don’t hesitate to ask.10

GradingSubmitted by Art Nishi, ChairREMINDER to all club instructors: Submit the names of candidates for promotion inwriting to the Grading Board Chair before Nov.15, 2009 for the December 6, 2009 meetingand examination.Monday night kata sessions for ikkyus and nidans are well under way and being conducted byDave Speight. Also, many other judokas are coming out to learn other katas for higher ranksand for kata competition.Oct.17, 18, 2009Goshin-jitsu and Ju-no-kata ClinicA hard working and enthusiastic group attended this session with Goshin-jitsu all day Saturday.Sunday morning saw Martin Kuramoto and Hap Hirata teach Ju-no-kata. Thank you to all thosewho attended, the demonstrators, and the Steveston Judo Club for the use of their Dojo.A special thank-you to Paul Wishaw, who videoed Fukushima sensei kata clinic in August and isediting it for the Grading Board.Upcoming EventsNovember 28 & 29, 2009 Nage-no-kata / Goshin-jitsuKootenays contact Fred Gietz for more information250-423-3230December 6, 2009April 17 & 18, 2010May 1 & 2, 2010June 2010Grading Board meeting at 8:00 amKata examination 9:30 am at the Steveston DojoKata Clinic at the Steveston Dojo 9:30 amNage-no-kata / Katame-no-kataKata Clinic at the Kamloops Dojo 9:30 amContact Henry Uyeda for more informationGrading Board meeting same day as Judo BC AGMKata examination the day after at 9:30 am at the Steveston Dojo11

NCCPSubmitted by: Renée Hock, NCCP Course CoordinatorThere are a number of significant developments to report on in the area of coachingdevelopment. To begin with, I would like to thank Dr. Ron Wright, Russ Ko, and Curtis Pentlandfor their roles as course facilitators of the Multisport A and Dojo Assistant Clinics held onSeptember 11 th – 12 th and September 26 th and 27 th respectively. I would also like to thank thePort Coquitlam Judo Club for the use of their facility for the purpose of the Dojo Assistant Clinic.As we look ahead to 2010, there are significant changes coming with respect to the format anddelivery of NCCP courses. More specifically, Judo Canada has now combined the theory andtechnical aspects of the Multisport A & B and Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses. Theresult is that coaches seeking certification will now be able to complete both theoretical andtechnical components of one level during a single weekend course.As a result of these changes, Judo Canada will be actively training new and retraining existingNCCP course facilitators. I am pleased to announce that in the days leading up to the PacificInternational Senior Tournament, Steveston will play host to this process.It is unclear at this point whether or not we will proceed with the Multisport B and Dojo InstructorClinics that have been scheduled for January or whether we will reschedule these as a singleclinic once our facilitators have been retrained. However, we are hopeful that through thisprocess we will be able to train a greater number of course facilitators based throughoutdifferent areas of our province.Finally, another significant change related to NCCP certification involves the need for coachesto engage in regular professional development activities to retain certification. Our Executive iscurrently in the process of developing a list of acceptable activities that will allow coaches tomeet these requirements.In summary, significant changes are coming and as an organization it is the current Executive’smandate to facilitate these changes in such a way that it will be most beneficial to ourmembership and for the development of judo in British Columbia.12

Referee CommitteeSubmitted by: Seiko Ouchi, ChairIJF RulesThe International Judo Federation is undergoing experimentation with rulechanges and referee format. Only until we have official notification, and with theinterpretations and implementation from Judo Canada through the IJF, will we inBC follow suit and apply any changes. Any such modifications will be distributedonly by the chair of the Judo BC Referee Committee.Referee SeminarOnce again the Judo BC Referee Seminar was held at the Abbotsford Judo Clubon September 19 and 20 th 2009. Thirty four participants took part in this 2 dayevent. A special thank you is extended to the Abbotsford Judo Club, Mr. Suda,Chris Magnusson, and the judoka who performed a simulated shiai for theirassistance.Tournament ProtocolIt has been noted that some of the judoka competing do not know or understandthe basic commands during a match (which includes some Higher RankedMudansha). For the safety of all, competitors must know these verbal commands.If during a contest one competitor attempts a kansetsu waza and Matte is calledthen Uke relaxes, serious injury could result if Tori continues with the action.Referee PromotionsRamon Rodriguez Prov. D Sept. 20, 2009 Abbotsford SeminarKeiko Sasaki Prov. D Sept. 20, 2009 Abbotsford SeminarJames Chen Prov. D Sept. 20, 2009 Abbotsford SeminarAndy Stoeckli Prov. D Sept. 20, 2009 Abbotsford SeminarSabine Smolarek Prov. D Sept. 20, 2009 Abbotsford SeminarSandra Hewson Prov. C Oct. 24, 2009 BC Championships13

Mental TrainingPractical ConsiderationsSubmitted by: Dan Mellon, 2 nd Vice-PresidentThank you to those individuals who responded with feedback to last issues’ article on “Calming BeforeCompetition”. Many commented that mental training is one very important aspect of competitivepreparedness that is under-utilized by judoka today.There probably isn’t one among us who hasn’t seen, or perhaps even experienced the abrupt finality of adevastating defeat which, when analyzed, could be attributed to an emotional or psychological causesuch as “choking”, being “psyched out” or becoming paralyzed by nervousness.If your contest performance is a reflection of all the training you have (or haven’t) done up until that point,then you will certainly want to arrive at the tournament with a feeling of preparedness. Thoughts such as: “I’m ready for this” or “Bring it on” are good mental attitudes.This is not arrogance – a bad thing, but rather a statement of self-reliance – a good thing.Showing off is bad, as is trying to belittle or terrorize your opponent before the match. These actions areonly a mirror of your own fears and it shows.Strange as it seems, repeating to oneself “I’m going to win” is not a very good use of mental energy.That’s because it focuses on the outcome which you cannot control. The best you can hope for is to beable to control the process and be willing to accept what comes. It takes a kind of courage, like a soldiergoing into the battle zone. It takes a willingness to step into the fray and give it all you’ve got.Judo is very much an individual sport. For this reason there seems to be a kind of aloneness or solitudein the thirty minutes or so before you have to go out and fight. If only a coach or a friend could say theright words, give the right advice and make the nervousness go away – but no, that doesn’t happen.Sometimes these well-meaning persons are more of a distraction than help. You’re on your own. Somespecific tools and techniques are:• Be prepared. Level 1 coaching taught us that if you want it to be good tomorrow, then make itgood today. Shiai is not the time to be trying out new waza you’ve never done before. SenseiHayward Nishioka at his clinic in August spoke of having all your “cups” full. One cup of throwingskills, one of cardio fitness, one for gripping, one for knowledge of the rules, and so on, eachrepresenting some aspect of your judo expertise. Confidence comes from being ready andknowing all your cups are full.• Have a routine of your own at tournaments so you can initiate and take control of your pre-contestprocesses, for example: warm-up, hydration, positive affirmations, etc. Treat your routine assomething important for you to do so as not to become psychologically worn out by noise anddistractions or intimidated by the pageantry and perceived importance of the event. This is whatwas meant in the previous article by “being encased in your skin and peering out”.• Focus on the here and now, not the past or future. Don’t bother looking at the draw sheets tofigure two or three fights ahead. You only need to deal with one thing at a time. Focus just on thepresent.• Rebounding and Mental Toughness. When setbacks, losses and bad breaks happen, it’s time torefocus. First, release, let it go, don’t think about it. That was then, this is now. Second, regroup,breathe, regain composure. Third, refocus. You’re still in the game. You have one task in front ofyou and you know what it is. You are here by your own choice---because you love it !Remember, sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.14

Instructor SeminarOctober 17 th -18 thSubmitted by: Sandy Sydnam, Salmo Judo ClubA Kootenay Seminar with:Fernie, Castlegar, Creston, Cranbrook, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Kamloops & InvermereEducation, strength and leadership as an Instructor was our topic with efficient and effectivemethods of fitness, confidence, self discipline, attitude, balance, co-ordination and self reliance.Sensei Huntley guided us through many aspects of the “effective leader” including teachingskills, fears & psychology and how each student can obtain the very most from their Judotraining, competitor or not.Even if you have been teaching Judo for many years, it is my belief that there is always muchmore room for improvement, upgrading our skills and searching for a better, more effective andfun way of teaching our sport. We shared different teaching techniques from all the differentclubs that attended this Kootenay Seminar. We all took something new and exciting home to ourclubs. I was suitably impressed with the impact this seminar will have on our club. We all triedmany new Judo games, training techniques, actions against assault, some Filipino stick fightingand went home with some terrific new contacts, friends and a well thought out and organizedmanual… just in case you could use a little refreshing from time to time.To Sensei John Huntley of Aberdeen Judo Academy and his incredible uke, Mr. Bill Lee,also ofAberdeen Judo Academy, we send you the biggest THANK YOU from the Kootenay Clubs whoattended this outstanding seminar. Many thanks to Bob Gadsby for sacrificing time during theseminar to address the paperwork and availing the toys, as well to the Invermere Club forhosting this seminar. Major applause to Fred Gietz from the Fernie Judo Club for organizing allthe fine details of this event, supplementing the toys, and making it all happen. Fantastic!15

Salmo Judo ClubAchievementsSubmitted by: Sandy Sydnam, Salmo Judo ClubAbove: On September 21st some of our Salmo Judo Club members had anopportunity to earn a promotion. Our Judoka earned top marks, all in the 90% plusrange and one student Drew Swan obtained 100%. The exam is conductedverbally, mostly in Japanese, with the student demonstrating their practical skills.Congratulations Salmo Judoka! Above Photo: standing (left to right) Sensei SandySydnam, Drew Swan, Isabelle Gélinas, Trennin Lifely, Sensei Bruce Sydnam.Front Row kneeling (left to right) McLean Horton, Adam Howard, Landen Horton,Milo Guay and Jesse Goulet.16

Below: The Salmo Judo Club attended a developmental Judo Clinic hosted by theCreston Judo Club on October 10th. We had loads of fun with Judo games like“shark bait” and some technical teachings in Osae Waza and Shime Waza bySensei Sandy Sydnam, Tachi Waza by Sensei Bruce Sydnam and more TachiWaza and Randori teachings by Sensei Ben Reinhardt from Idaho. We enjoyed asweaty four hours of preparation, learning and sharing techniques for Salmo JudoClub’s first ever Shiai coming up on November 14th also hosted by the CrestonJudo Club. Attending from Salmo: Senseis Bruce & Sandy Sydnam, Drew Swan,Heather Critchlow, Isabelle Gélinas, Trennin Lifely, Caius Swan and WadeMoravec. Attending from Creston: Sensei Ben Reinhardt, Leelen Samuelson,Dillon Hack, Donovan Hack, Emily, Cory & Cory’slil’brother…Judo is for everyone & Spectators are always welcome!17

Sensei Hayward Nishioka ClinicAugust 9 th , BurnabySubmitted by: John HuntleySensei Hayward Nishioka, 8 th dan, of Los Angeles, California, conducted a competitive orientedclinic for 40 judoka at the Burnaby Judo Club the day after the 2009 World Police & Fire Gamesjudo competitions at BCIT. Nishioka Sensei, an IJF ‘A’ referee, was chief referee for the judocompetitions.At the request of some club instructors, Nishioka Sensei led us through some innovative warmuproutines suitable for all levels of junior and senior judoka – interesting to say the least!Following the warm-up we proceeded to try out various methods of ukemi practice, followed byvariations to basic throwing techniques. Some were performed with a single partner, and somedone in group formation. Food for thought, for sure!Some neat ne-waza moves (some pretty sneaky in application!) were also covered, and the 4-hour session concluded with a discussion on Nishioka Sensei’s ‘opponent scouting form’handout. In addition to proper tailoring of one’s judogi (read just barely legal) for compliancewith the latest IJF competition rules, Nishioka Sensei stressed that proper competitivepreparation includes the habit of scouting out your opponents at each shiai one enters, andencourages developing a comprehensive dossier compiled on each competitor one may expectto encounter in the coming shiai. For this purpose, the form, while being comprehensive did nottake too long to complete.Participants in the clinic came from a number of BC and Alberta judo clubs. Thanks to theBurnaby Judo Club for the use of their dojo for this event.18

Vancouver Island Judo AcademyInter-Club ShiaiSubmitted by: Yves LegalThe second edition of the Vancouver Island Judo Academy (VIJA ) inter-club shiai was held on Saturday,November 7, 2009 at the Wellington Secondary School in Nanaimo.Seventy-one boys and girls, 6 to 12 years old, attended the tournament. They represented seven Islandjudo clubs : VIJA, Campbell River, Kokushikai, Nanaimo , Powell River, Shidokai and Victoria.Referees were : Shuji Tabata ( Nanaimo) Yves Le Gal (VIJA ) San Samson (VIJA)Elroy Fiandor ( Nanaimo) , Dean Cadieux (Nanaimo), Mario Pouliot (Victoria ), Darcy Yule ( CampbellRiver).The results are as follows:Division 1 (year 2002-2003, weight 18 to 21 kg)First: Jet Fedoryshyn (Victoria)Second : Mikaela ( Powell River)Division 2 (year 2001-2002 , weight 28 to 29 k)First: Dave Parker (Nanaimo)Second: Lilu Scott (Nanaimo)Third: Zenon Richey (VIJI )Division 3 (year 2001-2002, weight 32 k )First: Josef Diron (Campbell River)Second: Keme Shaydon (Nanaimo)Third : Finney O’ Malley ( Campbell River )Division 4 (year 2002, weight 23 to 24 kg)First: Quinn Golobar (Nanaimo)Second : Tommy Pfeifer ( Powell River)Third: Thomas Frankom (VIJA)Division 5 (year 1999-2001, weight 42-44 kg)First: Emily Golobar (Nanaimo)Second : Wyatt Omand ( Powell River)Third: Kiegen Martin ( Kokushikai).Division 6 (year 1999-2000, weight 26 to 28 kg)First: Ethan Gilham (Powell River)Second: Emily Frankcom (VIJA)Third: Katelyn Nikkel ( Kokushikai )Division 7 (year 1999-2000;, weight 29-30kg)First: Richelle Le Blond (VIJA)Second: Tristan Gilham (Powell River)Third : Annika Cook ( VIJA)Division 8a (year1999-2000, weight 34-35 kg)First: Sebastien Lafleur (Campbell River)Second: Jeremy Perkins ( Shidokai)Third: Chaz Richey (VIJA)19

Division 8b (year 1999-2000, weight 35-36 kg)First: Jordan Isnor (VIJA)Second Tiffany Coolican (Victoria )Third: Jessica Hardy (VIJA)Division 9 (year 1999-2001, weight 31-32 kg)First: Jeff Linderback (Campbell River)Second: Anthony Henry (Campbell River)Third: Erik Hovey (Nanaimo)Division 10 (1999-2000, weight 36-37 kg)First: Wyatt Huggins (Campbell River)Second: Alicia Fiandor (Nanaimo)Third: Haley Henry (Campbell River)Division 11 ( 1999-2000, weight 38-41 kg)First: Max Grant (Kokushikai)Second: Stephan Kim (VIJA)Third: Jack ABBOTT (VIJA)Division 12 ( 1997-2001, 29-32 kg)First: Anthony Henry Campbell River)Second: Jeff Linderbach (Campbell River)Third: Cole Evernden (Victoria)Division 13 ) 1997-1998, weight 38-42 kg)First: Brennan Jolley (Victoria )Second: Taylor Le Blond (VIJA)Third: Cheyenne Fiandor (Nanaimo)Division 14 ( 1997-1998, weight 45-50)First: Luke Linderback (Campbell River)Second: Mia Chicorelli (Kokushikai)Third : Brennan Chimoda (VIJA)Division 15 ( 1997-1999, 50-53 kg)First: Kyle Cook (Powell River )Second: Jarrett Theberge (Nanaimo)Third: Cotton Davis (Nanaimo)Division 16 ( Open category, 53- 60 kg)First: Kyle Cook (Powell River)Second : Davie Cotton ( Nanaimo)Third: Zach Franske (Powell River)The best club performance was obtained byCampbell River first place),Nanaimo (second place)Powell River and VIJA ( third place)VIJA will also be hosting two Island tournaments for all Island judo clubs at the Wellington SecondarySchool on December 12, 2009 as follows:1) male and female cadet, juvenile, junior, and senior categories,2) 2010 BC winter Games regional tryouts20

Photo GalleryAbove/Below: Participants enjoy the Instructor’s Seminar in Invermere21

QuickTime and aTIFF (LZW) decompressorare needed to see this picture.Above: Aaron McFadden executes a spectacular throw at the BC ChampionshipsQuickTime and aTIFF (LZW) decompressorare needed to see this picture.Above: BC Championships Abbotsford

QuickTime and aTIFF (LZW) decompressorare needed to see this picture.Above: Christo van Rooyen in action! (BC Championships)QuickTime and aTIFF (LZW) decompressorare needed to see this picture.Above: Ashley Bartlett throws for ippon (BC Championships)

Tournament ResultsUS OpenSeptember 25 th -27 th , 2009San Jose California5 th PlaceLisa Nakajima (Steveston) Sr Women -70 kgBlake Tsuyuki (Shidokan) Sr Men -60 kgJustin Imagawa (Shidokan) Sr Men -81 kgQuebec Open International ChampionshipsOctober 10 th -11 th , 2009Montreal, QuebecBronzeJessica Mah (BBY) U20 -48 kgAshley Bartlett (BBY) U20 -63 kgBlake Tsuyuki (Shidokan Sr Men -60 kgBrandon Jobb (ABB) U20 -81 kgStefan Zwiers (PG) Sr Men -100 kg5 th PlaceDmitri Kim (BBY) Sr Men -60 kgBrandon Jobb (ABB) Sr Men -81 kgRendez-Vous CanadaOctober 17 th -18 th , 2009Montreal, PQSilverBlake Tsuyuki (Shidokan) Sr Men -60 kg5 th PlaceLisa Nakajima (Steveston) Sr Women -70 kgJustin Imagawa (Shidokan) Sr Men -81 kgCongratulations!24

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