Judo BC Digest

Judo BC DigestVolume 2011, Issue 1IN THIS EDITIONPresident’sMessage2Team BC 3Grading & KataBoardRefereeCommitteeNCCPCommittee81011Featured StoriesMeet Team BCWith one week remaining before their flightto Halifax, Team BC Judokas are makingfinal preparations for what will be an excitingjourney at the 2011 Canada Winter Games.The road to Halifax started last year for many of our young athletes and was, forsome, peppered with injuries. However, recent results such as the Sask Openforecast a strong showing for BC and should have several BC judokas standingon the podium and contributing to Team BC overall success at the Games.Page 3JUDO BCEXECUTIVEPresidentSandy Kentpresident@judobc.ca1st Vice-PresidentAl Hadvick1stvp@judobc.ca2nd Vice-PresidentDan Mellon2ndvp@judobc.caTreasurerBruce Fingarsontreasurer@judobc.caSecretarySean Hallsecretary@judobc.caNCCP - A participant’sperspectiveJudo BC Digest asked two recent dojo assistantcourse participants to share their perspective on thenew course and their learnings.Page 12Self-Defense Program Get HighMarks with StudentsA unique request from a female student at Peter SkeneOgden Secondary School (PSO) has resulted in a new pilotprogram, which has the potential to guard girls her agefrom violence against them.Page 18

JUDO BCPage 2Volume 2011, Issue 1GRADING & KATABOARDChair—Art Nishigrading@judobc.caVice Chair—Shuji TabataIsao Kuramoto, Dave Speight,Jim Kojima, Mickey Fitzgerald————————————-REFEREE COMMITTEEChair—Seiko Ouchireferee@judobc.caTechnical Advisor:Jim KojimaMembers: Ron Koramoto, LesKotani————————————-NCCPCOMMITTEEChair— Bruce Fingarsonnccp@judobc.caMembers: John Huntley————————————-TECHNICALCOMMITTEEChair— Aline Strasdintechnical@judobc.caMark Nariiwa, HermannMauthner, Kevin Chiba, JeremyLenz, Ron WrightPRESIDENT’S MESSAGEI thoroughly enjoyed the Vancouver International Open earlier this month andit was great to see many of our members again. I especially enjoyed the beautiful(if chilly) environment of the Richmond Oval. It reminded me of the legacythe Olympic Games have left for our province. One year since those gameswere taking place we can still feel the pride of having hosted such a successfulgames for our province and for our Canadian Athletes.The venue also reminded me that we are very well equipped in BC to hostmany events that we don’t necessarily take advantage of. I think it is time we inBC considered hosting a National Championships once again. Starting in 2012the Junior and Senior Nationals will be combined into one event spanning aweek with Shiai, Kata and training camps all running for competitors of all ages.Being held in early July it is a perfect time for the rest of the country to experiencethe beauty of our province. It will also give our judoka the opportunity tosee the world class competitors we have in this country and allow us to field alarge team due to the savings in travel.With the backing of my executive I will continue to follow up on this with JudoCanada and hopefully will have the opportunity to host the country soon!Yours in Judo,Sandy Kent————————————-HARASSMENT OFFICERMike Deildal(604) 521-4604————————————-BC GAMES PROVINCIALADVISORJames Chevrettebcwgadvisor@judobc.ca————————————-PROVINCIAL COACHBruce Kamstraheadcoach@judobc.ca————————————-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDiane St-Denisinfo@judobc.ca(604) 333-3513VOLUNTEERS WANTEDContent ContributorThe Judo BC Digest is about you, the members. Working with the Editor,contributors will be tasked with writing short articles on key judo eventsand projects in BC.EditorIn consultation with the Executive Director, the Editor is responsible forthe selection, correction, condensation, and other modifications to thequarterly editions of the Judo BC Digest.Contact us at info@judobc.ca for more information on how you can helpmake the Digest a great resources for all Judokas (and fans!).

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 3CANADA WINTER GAMES TEAMWomen’s TeamLloyd, AbbyDivision: -48 kgHometown: Powell RiverAge: 15Rank: NikyuClub: Powell River Judo ClubSensei: Neil McKenzieRecent Results:Nov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – Bronze, U20Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Gold, U17Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, U20Jul 2/10 – Canadian Junior Nationals – Gold, U172010 BC Winter Games – SilverBrigg, AliciaDivision: -52 kgHometown: Lac La HacheAge: 17 (at the Games)Rank: IkkyuClub: Kokoro Judo ClubSensei: Ian Briggs / Aline StrasdinRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Gold, U20; Bronze, SeniorDec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold, SilverNov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – Bronze, U20Oct 25/10 – BC Championships – Gold, U20 & SeniorJul 2/10 – Canadian Junior Nationals - Bronze, U202010 BC Winter Games – Gold2006 BC Winter Games – BronzeDe Sousa, GabrielaDivision: -57 kgHometown: BurnabyAge: 17Rank: IkkyuClub: Burnaby Judo ClubSensei: Curtis PentlandRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Bronze, U20Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Fourth Place, SeniorDec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold2006 BC Winter Games – Gold

Page 4 Volume 2011, Issue 1Lukas, KristalDivision: -63 kgHometown: DuncanAge: 16 (at the Games)Rank: NikyuClub: Victoria Judo ClubSensei: Wayne UngerRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, U20Dec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - 3 SilverNov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – 5 th , U202010 BC Winter Games – Gold2008 BC Winter Games – GoldRoots, KristiDivision: -70 kgHometown: CoquitlamAge: 16Rank: IkkyuClub: Port Coquitlam Judo ClubSensei: Dave SpeightRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Bronze, U20Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Fourth Place, SeniorDec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold, SilverNov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – Silver, U20Oct 25/10 – BC Championships – Gold, U20Oct 25/10 – BC Championships – Bronze, SeniorSept 4-5/10 - Junior Pan Am Championships – Bronze, U17Jul 2/10 – Canadian Juvenile Nationals – Gold, U172010 BC Winter Games – GoldFellowes, HollyDivision: +78 kgHometown: RichmondAge: 16Rank: NikyuClub: Steveston Judo ClubSensei: Kane Morishita / Ron KuromotoRecent Results:Nov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – 4 th , U202010 BC Winter Games – Silver2006 BC Winter Games – Bronze

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 5Yodogawa, KieranDivision: -60 kgHometown: AbbotsfordAge: 16Rank: IkkyuClub: Abbotsford Judo ClubSensei: Tokue SudaRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, SeniorJan 22/11 - Sask Open – Fourth Place, U20Dec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold2008 BC Winter Games – SilverMen’s TeamHocking, CohenDivision: -66 kgHometown: DeltaAge: 18Rank: ShodanClub: Burnaby Judo ClubSensei: Curtis PentlandRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, U20Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, SeniorDec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - 2 Gold, SilverNov 20/10 - Steveston Tournament – Gold, U20Jul 2/10 – Canadian Junior Nationals – 5 th, U20Jobb, BrandonDivision: -81 kgHometown: AbbotsfordAge: 17Rank: ShodanClub: Abbotsford Judo ClubSensei: Tokue SudaRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Gold, U20 and SeniorOct 21-24/10 – World Junior ChampionshipJul 2/10 – Canadian Junior Nationals – Gold, U202006 BC Winter Games – Gold

Page 6 Volume 2011, Issue 1Heriban, DarkoDivision: -73 kgHometown: Port CoquitlamAge: 19 (at the Games)Rank: ShodanClub: Burnaby Judo ClubSensei: Curtis PentlandRecent Results:Dec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold, Silver2006 BC Winter Games – GoldJensen, JoshuaDivision: -100 kgHometown: Maple RidgeAge: 18Rank: IkkyuClub: Golden Ears Judo ClubSensei: Ron WrightRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, U20Dec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - Gold, SilverNov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – Silver, U20Jul 2/10 – Canadian Junior Nationals – Silver, U20Yamshchykov, DmytroDivision: -90 kgHometown: VancouverAge: 17Rank: ShodanClub: Burnaby Judo ClubSensei: Curtis PentlandRecent Results:Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Silver, U20Jan 22/11 - Sask Open – Fourth Place, SeniorDec 4/10 - Canada West Invitational - SilverNov 20-21/10 – Ontario Open – 5 th , U20Staff:Head Coach: Bruce Kamstra, Hart Judo AcademyAssistant Coach: Aline Strasdin, Prince George Judo ClubManager / Assistant Coach: Tokue Suda, Abbotsford Judo Club

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 7TEAM BC RESULTSOntario Open - Nov. 20-21, 2010GoldKristen Yawney, U15 (-63 kg)Stefan Zwiers, Senior (-100 kg)SilverJosh Jensen, U20 (-100 kg)Kristi Roots, U20 (-70 kg)BronzeAli Briggs, U20 (-52 kg)Abby Lloyd, U20 (-48 kg)Kristen Yawney, U17 (-63 kg)Top 5Holly Fellowes, 4th, U20 (+78 kg)Ashley Bartlett, 5th, Senior (-70 kg)Aaron Beatch, 5th, U20 (-65 kg)Kristal Lukas, 5th, U20 (-63 kg)Stephanie Salzbrenner, 5th, U17 (-48 kg)Dmytro Yamshchykov, 5th, U20 (-90 kg)Sask Open, January 22, 2011GoldAli Briggs, U20 (-52 kg)Brandon Jobb, U20 (-81 kg)Brandon Jobb, Senior (-81 kg)Abby Lloyd, U17 (-48 kg)SilverCohen Hocking, U20 (-66 kg)Cohen Hocking, Senior (-66 kg)Josh Jensen, U20 (-100 kg)Abby Lloyd, U20 (-48 kg)Kristal Lukas, U20 (-63 kg)Dmytro Yamshchykov, U20 (-90 kg)Kieran Yodogawa, Senior (-60 kg)BronzeAli Briggs, Senior(-52 kg)Gabriela de Sousa, U20 (-57 kg)Kristi Roots, U20 (-70 kg)Top 4Gabriela de Sousa, Senior (-57 kg)Kristi Roots, Senior (-70 kg)Kieran Yodogawa, U20 (-60 kg)

Page 8Volume 2011, Issue 1GRADING & KATA BOARDKata, Referring, and Coaching SeminarDec. 10 - 12, 2010 Prince GeorgeThis was the first time a Coaching segment was included in the Kata and Referring Seminar. So it wasa full and busy weekend of Judo for the people in Prince George. Friday night started with Nage-nokata,with candidates for the kata examination on Sunday fine tuning their techniques. The demo peoplewere the candidates for the examination and they all showed good knowledge of the kata. Thefirst set of Ju-no-kata was crammed in towards the end of the night and everyone struggle but gotthought it.Saturday morning started with Goshin-jitsu, with Brian Deevy and Darren Lindsey being the demopeople. They were a bit rusty but showed great improvement by the end of the session. In the afternoonRon Kuramoto presented an interesting session on referring. Sunday morning Bruce Kamstrapresented the coaching session, he showed different types of exercises and uchikomi training. Thefour session average between 20-25 people per session.I would like to thank all the people that attended and made the weekend enjoyable, Aline for the helpand use of the PG Dojo.This Seminar is sponsored by Judo BC and has been conducted in all parts of the province. All theclubs and judokas should take advantage of the seminars to expand your judo knowledge. If any regionwishes this Seminar in their area, please contact a member of this group or Judo BC.Art Nishi, Grading and Kata Board ChairUp Coming EventsApril 16, 17, 2011 Kata ClinicStevestonNage-no-kata and Katame-no-kataSat. 9:30 – 12:00 1:30 – 4:00Sun. 9:00 – 11:30 Cost $60.00May 7, 8, 2011 Kata Clinic KamloopsNage-no-kata and Katame-no-kataSat. 9:30 -12:00 1:30 – 4:00Sun. 9:00 – 11:30 Cost $60.00Judo 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 or its members.

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 9RECENT PROMOTIONSThe following members were recommended and accepted for promotion by Judo Canada.To Kudan Mr Yeiji InouyeTo HachidanTo RokudanTo GodanTo YondanTo SandanMr Yoshitaka MoriMr Tom MukaiMr James RamseyMr Toshiro YakuraMr Haruo HirataMr Tokue SudaWalter LanzBob OrescaninBob ShermanBob ElliottSoheil GorjiRoberto MesianoMatt RootsKevin ThorneloeColleen WooTo NidanTo ShodanCongratulations to all!Chris AstoriaMarina CrickDoug GouldRick PollonDrew RootsShane RidleyRoss StaceyAli BriggsMichael SmithEdward WawnElijah ZwiersHunter Zwiers

Page 10 Volume 2011, Issue 1REFEREE COMMITTEEKata, Referring, and Coaching SeminarDec. 10 - 12, 2010 Prince GeorgeIt was encouraging to see over 20 participants from the Northern region attend the referee portionof this combined clinic. Updates of the current rules along with the provincial developmentprogram were discussed to maintain and promotion refereeing.The coaching session lead by our Provincial Coach Mr. Bruce Kamstra was a great addition tocompliment the clinic.Kudos to Sensei Art Nishi for coordinating the clinic as well as conducting the kata sessions. Manythanks to all the participants for attending and your generous hospitability. Special thanks to SenseiAline Strasdin and the Prince George Judo Club for hosting this event.Promotions:Provincial A:Sandra Hewson Steveston Open November 20, 2010Provincial C:Mike Schmidt Canada West Championship December 4, 2010Saskatchewan Open (Regina), January 2, 2011Brian DeeveyAssignmentsCanada Winter Games (Halifax Nova Scotia), February 20-27, 2011Hiroshi Nishi, Paul WhishawUpcoming EventsWomen's Referee Seminar, February 18, 2011Location: Steveston Judo ClubHost: Diane Couture, Judo Canada Referee Committee MemberKeep up the great work ethic everyone and you will be sure to make the progress and be the bestin Canada.Seiko Ouchi, Referee Committee Chair

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 11NCCP COMMITTEEThis perspective comes immediately following a Dojo Assistant course held in Delta in January of thisyear. The committee has been busy, so I feel a short update of the current status of coaching forJudo in BC is warranted.First, the Coaching Association of Canada is still struggling with their data base and data entry. I havebeen working with our coaching representative at both the CAC and Judo Canada to ensure data ispresented to them for input in a form that expedites the process. This has been a little frustrating tofind the correct process, and while I feel there is still some work to do in this area, it is getting better.Thank you to Andrzej of Judo Canada and Shaunna of CAC for their work in this area!Under the new LTADM we have held four DA courses, Kamloops in June 2010 hosted by AberdeenJudo Academy, Victoria in November 2010 hosted by the Victoria Judo Club, Prince George in November2010 hosted by the Prince George Judo Club and Delta in January, 2011 hosted by the DeltaKaigan Judo Club. I know the work involved in hosting one of these events, so thank you to all thoseinvolved! In total we have trained over 70 coaches under the new LTAD model. So, what is next forthese coaches?Take DAcourseGet CC#Pass on-lineMEDTrainedStatusCoach for60 hoursGet Evaluated (optional) forCertificationPoints for Yudansha grading are accepted after being certified. The evaluation process is optional forthe DA level (if not evaluated, a coach would remain as ―Trained‖), but is mandatory for certificationat the Dojo Instructor level.Take DIcourseTrained StatusCoach for 120hoursGet Evaluated forCertificationOur next course will be a Dojo Instructor level course hosted by Aberdeen Judo Academy in Kamloopson March 25 th , 26 th and 27 th , 2011.This is a pivotal course as it will allow those coaches who have been identified, or who are interestedin representing their zone for the 2012 BC Winter Games, to take the DI course and have enoughtime to coach the requisite 120 hours prior to the evaluation and before the BCWG in February.We understand the importance of having up to date trained coaches representing our athletes forthis event. Judo BC and the NCCP Committee are focused in providing the support to ensure wehave trained coaches for each zone. While there are plans to hold a second DI course prior to theBCWG, this would not provide those coaches with sufficient time to be evaluated.Thanks to all those Judoka who take time to coach our athletes and to upgrade their skills to ensureour athletes are getting the latest in training techniques and methodologies.Yours in Judo,Bruce Fingarson, NCCP Committee Chair

Page 12 Volume 2011, Issue 1NCCP - A PARTICIPANT’S PERSPECTIVEWith three NCCP Dojo Assistant Courses and a total of 56 participants, the 2010-11 season isproving to be a busy time for the Judo BC’s Coaching Certification Committee and judo coaches!Judo BC Digest asked two of our recent course participants to share with us their perspective onthe new course and their learnings.Dojo Assistant Course, Victoria, November 27-28, 2010By Ken Jolley, Victoria Judo Club - Back in Augustof last year I naively and optimistically tookon the challenge of organizing a NCCP Dojo Assistant(DA) clinic in Victoria. I ignored the commentsthat it had been difficult in the past to getparticipation on the island and forged ahead anyway.The two day clinic was not intended to beIsland exclusive however, with the Kosei Inoueclinic scheduled for the same weekend, it turnedout that way. I can’t understand how anyonecould find a Kosei Inoue clinic at the beautiful StevestonMartial Arts Center more enticing thanspending an entire weekend at a coaching clinic.Luckily 12 other judoka felt the same way I didand we all spent a great weekend getting reacquaintedwith the basics of Judo, learning to breaktechniques and concepts down and put them backtogether in a fun and effective way. Huge thanks to Huntley Sensei and Fingarson Sensei for comingto the Island and facilitating the event, bringing us fresh, new ideas and for making all the hardwork fun.Learning and fun was not all that came of the Victoria Clinic. I was fortunate to have NeilMcKenzie take me up on an offer to arrange billets for the out of town folks. Neil and his PowellRiver group bunked at my place and despite some difficulty getting Neil to go to sleep, we all had agreat time getting to know one another, eating great food and a having few drinks together. Istrongly recommend future host clubs offering billeting as a way to break the ice and to help buildthe vital connections that hold our Judo community together.If you have the opportunity to take NCCP training I strongly recommend it. Our club instructors/assistants have benefited immensely, as have our students. We are all having more fun at class and,hey isn’t that a big reason we all do this crazy sport.(con’t page 13)

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 13NCCP - A PARTICIPANT’S PERSPECTIVE (con’t from page 12)Dojo Assistant Course, Delta, January 15 & 16, 20110By Arnold Abramson, Westminster Club - During a break in the referee course in Abbotsford(2010 October) Mr. John Huntley suggested that I might benefit from the NCCP course as well. As aresult I signed up for the NCCP 15 & 16 January at Delta Kaigan Dojo.My personal objectives were as follows: to teach more effectively to be more relaxed and confident when teaching to make it more stimulating for the class (children, therefore more fun) to be more credible to be an improved help to my sensei.There were 29 participants ranging in age from 16 to 73 with a rank spread of 3 rd kyu to 5 th dan.Eleven clubs were represented. The course conductors were Huntley Sensei and Fingarson Sensei.The instruction schedule was Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 16:30. We finishedon time Saturday but went over on Sunday and I did not mind.Written material was delivered(by Canada post) a week aheadof the course. It contained significantand relevant informationand although I read it onceahead of time, in future will doso at least twice. These bookletswere used during some ofthe teaching sessions thus makingit easier follow and rememberthe information presented.The booklets contain usefulresource material for later usesuch as the contents of the training kits, information on dimensions of learning, effects of differenttypes of practice on motor learning, self-esteem, activity for practice, and many other areas that needperiodic review. One of the very interesting sections of the books listed the various reasons peoplebegin and some leave judo. This was broken down into age and gender thus giving some ideas thatmay help keep people interested in the sport.The course format consisted of classroom sessions, large & small group activity and discussion, Powerpoint presentation, on mat activities and tasks and of course many questions and answers. In thegroup discussions were given real life ethics situations with possible multiple interpretations and answers.I found this challenging especially noting the age and experience range of the participants and Iwas surprised at how some of the younger less experienced judoka had some really remarkable concepts.(con’t page 14)

Page 14 Volume 2011, Issue 1NCCP - A PARTICIPANT’S PERSPECTIVE (con’t from page 13)During the on mat sessions we learned more ideas on making the warm ups more interesting forchildren (and adults) while still providing the necessary exercise and training. We learned to usevarious teaching aids such as bean bags to enjoy foot sweeps.We learned how to incorporate balls, web ladders and even more use for the obi in the warm ups.We were encouraged to be innovative and to communicate our ideas not just at the course but alsoin our day to day actions.Each member of the class was assigned a teaching task Saturday to be presented on Sunday. Ourjob was to teach a technique and then have suggestions, comments and reassurance from the classand the instructors in providing effective lessons. Encouragement of students (and us) was stressedand learning by doing and not spending too much time on the lecture part with children was recommended.The course instructors stressed the importance of safety at all times and personally Ilearned some things to watch for such as too large a weight difference between the students duringmat work.Although I thought I knew a lot about nutrition, the material presented increased my ability to advisechildren and parents. For me, I liked the atmosphere of friendly, supportive, encouraging relaxedinstruction. My fellow participants were helpful to each other and to the course conductors.My objectives were totally met. I look forward to the next course.WHY READ THE KODOKAN JUDO BOOK?By John Huntley - The Kodokan Judo Book is the major reference manual onall aspects of Kodokan Judo. First published in 1956, the original edition is consideredan invaluable historical document that has come to be regarded as theunrivalled source book of judo. Since that time, it has been reissued occasionallyin hardback copy with the first soft-covered edition put out in 1994.Contributors to the original manual were former students and followers ofKano Shihan, including such notable experts as Yoshitsugu Yamashita, ShuichiNagaoka, Kaichiro Samura, Kyuzo Mifune and last but not least, a name recognizedby many Canadian judoka, Sumiyuki Kotani, a very respected Kodanshawho made a number of trips to British Columbia over the years and was aguest of honour at the opening of the present Steveston Martial Arts Centreback in 1972.Judokas who plan on participating in the NCCP Dojo Assistant Course, should read the KodokanJudo. Our NCCP manuals references the ―Kodokan Judo Reference and Terminology‖: All techniquesare based upon those demonstrated in the book Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano.I highly recommend this book to all clubs, and especially judo instructors for reference not only onthe basics of judo, but for expanded explanations of the various formal kata of Kodokan Judo requiredfor promotion to and in the dan ranks.

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 15PRINCE GEORGE DOJO ASSISTANT COURSEFourteen participants attended the NEW NCCP Dojo Assistant course held in Prince George at thePG Judo Club on November 6 & 7, 2010. Classroom and on-mat sessions were held in their verynice facility which features a great sprung floor!Learning Facilitators for the 16 hour course were John Huntley, Bruce Fingarson & Bruce Kamstra.The content for the NEW Dojo Assistant designation is a combined theory & technical course asopposed to the single course format in the past and the all new coach workbooks and reference materialshave been combined to provide a ready source of reference.Classroom sessions included Ethical Coaching, Safety & Liability and Judo Philosophical Principles;activities were done in small groups, with each group presenting their findings to the rest of the assembly.On-mat sessions had everyonedoing new and innovative warmupexercises and teaching methodology– with teaching activitiesled by coach candidates whohad earlier in the course pickeda topic they were prepared tocover. Also covered were basicRules of Competition, commencingwith a review of thehand signals utilized by on-matofficials and concluded with a 20true-false question quiz and a 10multiple-choice quiz.Our thanks to the three Prince George judo clubs for encouraging their judoka to take part in theNEW NCCP course offering!

Page 16 Volume 2011, Issue 1NEXT DOJO INSTRUCTOR COURSEDate: March 25th to 27th, 2011Location:Cost:Aberdeen Judo ClubKamloops.$240 (including manuals)Participants must have reached the minimum rank of Ikkyu and be 19 year or older.John Huntley and Bruce Fingarson will be the course facilitators for these sessions. The course registrationform is available at www.judobc.ca/organization_nccp_coaching.html. Contact Bruce Fingarson,NCCP Chair at nccp@judobc.ca for more information.Deadline for registration: February 25th.CAMPBELL RIVER SHIAIBelow are a few captions from the recent shiai hosted by the Campbell River Judo Club hosted ashiai on January 22nd. Full results are available on the Judo BC website.Telisa Puamau (CRJC) takes down her opponent whilereceiving words of encouragement from Bruce Henryand his daughter Haley also from the CRJC. Photocredit: Paul Rudan, Campbell River Mirror.Jeffery Lindenbach from the CRJC throw his opponent to securea bronze medal in his division. Photo credit: Paul Rudan, CampbellRiver Mirror.

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 172011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGDate: June 18, 2011Location: Executive Airport Plaza,73111 Westminster Hwy,Richmond, BCThis year’s format has been altered to facilitate the delivery of few workshops in the morning whichwill assist us in making better decision during the course of our afternoon AGM. A complete scheduleis included in the package mailed to all Yudansha during the month of February. It is also available atwww.judobc.ca/annual-general-meeting.html.Important deadlines: Funded Voting Member Registration Form – due April 25th at 4:00pm Notice of Resolution Form (NEW) - May 23 rd at 4:00pm Director Nomination Form (NEW) - May 23 rd at 4:00pm Non-Funded Voting Member Registration Form (NEW) – Due May 30 th at 4:00pm Proxy Form – Due June 3 rd at 4:00pmHOW TO REACH US!Judo BC3595 Coast Meridian RoadPO Box 78049Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 3N0Tel.: 604-333-3513Fax: 604-333-3514E-mail: info@judobc.caJudo BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of theProvince of British Columbia.Proud member of

Page 18 Volume 2011, Issue 1SCHOOL PROGRAMSSelf-Defense Program Get High Marks with StudentsCourtesy of the 100 Mile House Free PressBy Arlene Jonbbloets, Free PressA unique request from a female student at Peter Skene Ogden SecondarySchool (PSO) has resulted in a new pilot program, which has the potentialto guard girls her age from violence against them.When Grade 11 student Ryley Meville approached PSO phys-ed teacherChris Drouillard about the possibility of offering female students a judo selfdefenseprogram, he thought it was a good idea.Drouillard suggested she talk to the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) about providing financial support,which she did. In her presentation, Meville said such a program would be life-altering andcould result in life-saving skills.During a self-defense class role-play at Peter Skene Ogden SecondarySchool, Kayla Reid throws Josh Larson to the ground, as instructor SabineSmolarek, left, and student Nicole Pennock watch. Photo: ArleneJongbloetsThe PAC members liked whatthey heard, and before long,they had a short program inplace, headed up by local judoinstructors Sabine Smolarekand Andy Stoeckli, from ShinBu Kan Judo in 100 Mile House,who were just as keen on theidea.Additional funding for the selfdefenseprogram came fromCommunity Links Safe Schoolsand the Judo Canada EclipseProgram.What the program entailed wasthat for one week during eachphys-ed block, female studentswere instructed in judo-basedself-defense techniques. Thosestudents who have phys-ed in the second semester will be offered the same opportunity.Over the course of the program, female students learned how to react and fight back in a varietyof dangerous situations, including being pushed, choked and getting dragged, says Smolarek.

Volume 2011, Issue 1Page 19Self-Defense Program (con’t from page 18)―They became confident in using body language, yelling and screaming fordistraction and using elbows, knees and feet for kicking and punching.‖She adds most girls came into the program curious, shy or skeptical, but shefelt all left with the knowledge and skills to keep them out of trouble.One of the exercises was role playing with male instructors, where the girlswere put in dangerous situations.―They had to react and they did a great job. Some of the shy girls almost exploded‖Drouillard says that he has been hearing lots of positive things from students about the program.―I’d like to see this made into a legacy program. It gets girls in the position to reduce harm tothemselves and others, and it helps them to develop decision-making processes and it creates goodcitizens.‖Drouillard adds this is the first program of its kind to be offered to female students in British Columbiasecondary schools.BC WINTER & WESTERN CANADA GAMES UPDATEThe BCWG contact information for the 2012 Judo Advisor, SportChair and Zone Representatives, along with the 2012 TechnicalPackage can be found at www.judobc.ca/organization_bcteam.html#bcwg.Judo will be one of the 17 sports included in the 2015 edition of theWestern Canada Summer Games. The Host for the 2015 Games willbe announced prior to the 2011 Games in Kamloops this August. Goto www.judobc.ca/organization_bcteam.html#bcwg for more information.

Page 20Volume 2011, Issue 1EVENT CALENDARFeb. 11-27 Canada Winter Games Halifax, Nova Scotia headcoach@judobc.caFeb. 19 Pacific International Senior Steveston asakai@telus.netMar. 11 Executive Committee Meeting Kamloops info@judobc.caMar. 12BC Provincial Championships &Training CampsKamloopshuyeda@telus.netMar. 19 Evergreen State Open Mercer Island, WA mercerislanddojo@hotmail.comMar. 19 Delta Kaigan Inter-club shiai Sunbury Hall treasurer@judobc.caMar. 25-27 Dojo Instructor Course Kamloops nccp@judobc.caApr. 2-3 Edmonton International Edmonton, AB mhicks@telusplanet.netApr. 9 Prince George Open Prince George Aline.Strasdin@gov.bc.caApr. 16-17 Kata Clinic Steveston grading@judobc.caApr 16 Raymond Judo Club Raymond, AB birdrm@shaw.caApr. 30 Kootenay Classic Salmo, BC sydnam@telus.netMay 14 Executive Committee Meeting Vancouver info@judobc.caMay 7-8 Kata Clinic Kamloops grading@judobc.caMay 20-22 Senior National Championships Edmonton, AB www.judocanada.orgJun. 3-5 Inter Provincial Training Camp Fort Sask, AB headcoach@judobc.caJun. 11 Judo Canada AGM Ottawa, ONJun. 17 Executive Committee Meeting Vancouver info@judobc.caJun. 18 Annual General Meeting Richmond, BC info@judobc.caJun. 19 Black Belt Grading Steveston, BC grading@judobc.caJul. 1-3 Junior National Championships Sept-Iles, QC www.judocanada.orgAug. (tbd) Summer Camp (U15, U17 & U20) TBD headcoach@judobc.caIf you have are any changes or additions to the Calendar of Events, please contact the Judo BC office.