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Judo Ontario Newsletter
Photo Courtesy of Peter Lau
JUNE 2016 IN THIS ISSUE
Canadian GOLD SILVER BRONZE Veteran Veteran Senior Michael Kevin Ban 40- Osama National Morgenroth +50 50 Light Mahoud Judoka Around the World Hvy Jeff Allen <40 M60 Photos and standings…………………..2-3 Artur Heavy Bradley Championships Targosinski +50 Mathieu Langlois Referee’s Corner By Carol Lin Med. Lemay <40 M73 Judogi Regulations……………………………4 Calgary,in Calgary AB (May 13-15, 2016) Senior Medium Jessica Klimkait U21 Athlete’s Profile F57 U21 Osama Jessica Klimkait………………………………..5 TheBy Carol Universi Lin ty of Calgary hosted Shady El Nahas Carolina Mahoud this year’s Canadian National M90 Rincon F48 M60
Championships. It was the first of Mohan El Nahas Allayah Daniel Kim The Road to Rio and Monthly M100 Copeland F70 M60 Shiais three (2016-2018) planned for the U21 Torin Alexander Highlights…………………………………………..6 Calgary Oval. Also known as the Yassin Youssef MacFayden Carrillos Olympic Oval, it is a massive M60 M55 M100+ More Competitions Shady El Nahas Whitby and Viet Nam….………………….6-7 building designed for holding M90 U18 U18
athletic events. A five minute walk Mohan El Nahas Erik Madeline M100 Vandersanden Wiedmer Highlights of Upcoming Events from the Oval is the Yamnuska Hall U18 M50 F52 Tournaments, training and (Ee-yum-NOTH-ka) residence that Christian Reid Johnston Fabian grading………………………………………………..8 housed the judoka during Dametto M46 M60 Gallardo- Aidos Sapenov Daniel Paquette competition and training. M50 Maman M81 M90 Luka Alexander
We are proud of all who trained and Khatelishvili U16 Carrillos M81 Benjamin Burt M90+ traveled to Calgary for the event. U16 M50 Ontario performed well with a total Rachel Kapman Reid Johnston F57 M60 U16 of 14 gold medals, 12 silver and nine Erik Rayleigh David bronze. Congratulations to you Vandersanden Becker 73+ Tepper all! (See p. 7 for Kata results.) M50 M50 Keagan Young M55
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Judoka Around the World!
Clockwise from top left: Shujon Mazumder, silver medallist (-55 kg) (right) with friend and gold medallist, Hieu Duong, 2015 Viet Nam International Judo Championships City, Ho Chi Minh City Jessica Klimkait, silver medallist (-57 kg) March 2016 International Thuringia Cup Judo, Germany Tony Walby (blue gi), 2012 London Paralympic Games fighting Julien Taurines, visually impaired judo Christopher Skelley, bronze medallist (left) at Brazilian GP, visually impaired judo, (check out that venue Olympic-bound judoka!) Keagan Young, age 14 (in podium 1st position), gold medallist (U18 -50kg) at Bremen Masters Tournament, Germany.
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Judoka Around the World continued…
Clockwise from top left: Natalie Rygielski, gold at the Sportif International, Scotand Jessica Klimkait, gold at the European Cup Junior, Coimbra, Portugal Shady El Nahas, silver at the International Masters, Bremen Aidos Sapeno, silver, Sportif International, Scotand Allayah Copeland, gold, Sportif International, Scotand.
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Referee’s Corner
Judogi
Regulations In accordance with Judo Canada …by Gerald Okimura (PJC)
All judoka strive to get an advantage over the other contestant at a shiai or over their randori partner at the dojo to successfully complete a waza (technique). These advantages include kumikata (grip), kuzushi (balance) or tai sabaki (movement) and are skilled-based. To ensure skill is the main parameter during a contest, the IJF rules attempt to negate non-skill based advantages. This includes illegal judogi.
Imagine you are in a bobsled event. Your sled meets all requirements but your opponent illegally modifies theirs to attain an unfair edge. Skill is not the factor here and the same holds true for Judo. An ill-fitting, short, tight judogi increases the difficulty of getting fair kumikata.
The IJF established new judogi sizing and supplier regulations in 2014 for implementation in April 2015. In an attempt to defer costs of purchasing 100% conforming judogi and to allow judoka time to purchase new ones, Judo Canada delayed the implementation date and sizing requirement for our national events. Judo Ontario followed suit for Judo Ontario sponsored qualifiers and above, and sanctioned club shiai.
Starting September 2015 at all national events and all Judo Canada qualifying events such as Ontario Open, Quebec Open, Pacific International, etc., all judogi must
conform to IJF sizing regulations but do not need to be
manufactured by a designated manufacturer.
Please see the following URL for the full document in PDF format: http://www.intjudo.eu/upload/2015_07/18/1437212247827 27697/18072015_sor_final_ld.pdf
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J.K.: To stay on top of my Athlete’s Profile schoolwork, I tried my best to set aside a couple of hours or so every Jessica Klimkait day or two to make sure I did not fall behind. Jessica Klimkait had not long climbed down from the silver spot on the J.O.: Do you ever get homesick when podium at the International Thuringia you are travelling? And, when you are, Cup in Germany before she was off to a what do you do to shake it off? week of training camp — also in Europe. Not many 19 year olds have seen as J.K.: I do not often get homesick. If I much of the world as this busy champion, but it is easy to tell that this am, I usually just look through young woman has her feet firmly on the pictures of my friends and family, or ground — a good thing for judo and for give them a call. life! J.O.: When you are in a big J.O.: How old were you when you competition, are you aware of the J.K.: I enjoy watching hockey, but started judo? crowd? Does it make you nervous or that’s not something I’d be good at give you energy? playing! J.K.: I started judo at the age of four. J.K.: When I walk out to a fight, I try J.O.: Do you have a good luck charm? J.O.: When did you realize you really my best not to acknowledge the liked judo? crowd. I am focused on the fight J.K.: Nope! ahead of me and if the crowd doesn't J.K.: From a young age I discovered I distract me I definitely think it gives J.O.: Now that you are finished high really enjoyed judo. I was a me energy! school, do you have any career/study competitive kid so I was always eager plans? What would you like to be? to go and never wanted to miss a J.O.: Who are some of your biggest class. supporters? Family or friends? Both? J.K.: After high school I took one year off to help focus on judo. I am now J.O.: What is your favourite throw and J.K.: My family and friends are huge planning on attending the University why? supporters of what I do! My club, Ajax of Toronto-Scarbororough to study Budokan, and teammates also show J.K.: My favourite throw is drop seo me support and motivate me to psychology part time. I’m not exactly nage. I think once you get the timing continue to work hard. sure yet what I want to be! right it is one of the most effective throws you can use. J.O.: Kids love posing for pictures with you. What is one of the funniest or At the time this newsletter was being J.O.: How did you stay on top of your cutest things young judoka have ever written, Jessica had just taken gold at the schoolwork while having such a busy said to you or asked you? Canadian National Championships (see p. 1) judo competition schedule? and became a TV presence with the airing of J.K.: One parent told me that his daughter did a school project on me. I her CBC Faces of Tomorrow video check it thought that was really cute! out online by visiting: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/faceso J.O.: What other sports do you like? Do ftomorrow/jessica-klimkait-1.3280242 you get a chance to play them?
st Jessica Klimkait takes 1 place at Thuringia and is joined by other competitors. ppodiumpodium.
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The Road to Rio! Some of Canada’s Olympic-bound athletes are gearing up for the competition of their life on Twitter, check out what they’re up to! Keep tabs on rankings and who is on the team visit The Canadian Olympic Team Official Website, judo section at: http://olympic.ca/2016/05/11/whats-ahead-for-canadas-judo-athletes-as-they-prepare- for-rio-2016/ and the Canadian Paralympic Committee site at paralympic.ca.
Olympians of tomorrow….monthly tournaments are a great way to learn to compete, have fun and make friends!
Young competitors at the Budokan (left/right) and Tora (middle) monthly tournaments get their trophies.
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Ontario Youth International Shiai
By Carol Lin
On Saturday, February 6th, 2016, Judo Ontario hosted the Ontario Youth International Shiai in Whitby. This event was a Qualifier for U16, U18, and U21 athletes planning to compete at the Canadian National Championships in May. It was a successful event with 22 Dojos represented from across Ontario.
This year, the U14 age group was added to registration. The young judoka showed excellent skill and sportsmanship as newcomers to the event. We are pleased to say 22 U14 medals (8 Gold, 7 Silver, and 7 Bronze) were awarded. The most medals of all four age groups! Thanks to all Dojos for encouraging their judoka to participate. For many, it was their first time competing in a Judo Ontario hosted event.
The top three performing Dojos (by total medals) and medal distribution were:
Upper Canada (12 medals) Ajax Budokan (11 medals) Taifu Judo Club (10 medals). Upper Canada (5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 3 Bronze) Ajax Budokan (5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze) Taifu Judo Club (3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 3 Bronze)
Special thanks to… Tournament Director, Karl Doherty Technical Director, Steve Sheffield Chief Referee, Frank Vossen Volunteer Coordinator, Judo Ontario
Silver Medal at the 2015 Vietnam International Judo Championships by Ken Fukushima
Shujon Mazumder represented Canada at the 2015 Viet Nam International Judo Tournament. He is a long-time Judomember Ontario of Judo Ontario and Judo Canada and a seven-time Canadian National Judo Champion. He has been training at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Judo Kai in Toronto since the age of 10 years old. Since last September, TournamentShujon has Director:been working as a high school teacher in Vietnam, and is currently training at local Judo clubs in Ho Chi Minh City. Karl Doherty On Sunday, October 18, Shujon a won the silver medal in the men’s -55kg category at the 2015 Viet Nam TechnicalInternational Director Judo Championships held in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Shujon defeated opponents from Viet Nam by wazaari, and from Laos by ippon in the semi-final en route to the silver medal. The tournament hosted teams from Stevemany Sheffield countries including Japan, South Korea and Mongolia. The men’s -55kg category was contested by nine competitors from countries including Hong Kong, Laos, and Thailand, and from the different regions of Viet Nam. Photo, p. 2.
Canadian National Championships contd. from p. 1 Kata Bronze Results Edward Zupancic - Mohamed Hassani Juno Kata Gold Mohamed Hassani - Edward Zupancic Jim Martin - James R. Cook (Kodokan) Kime No Kata Goshin-Jutsu
Silver Shane Rooney - Davin Marion Katame No Kata
Sean Long - Daniel Marjerrison (U21) Nage No Kata
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Highlights of Upcoming Events
For a more complete list including Veterans Training etc., visit the Judo Ontario website. Saturday, June 4, Judo Ontario Youth Academy, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Toronto Pan Am sports Centre. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836.
Sunday, June 5, Judo Ontario Youth League Shiai, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tora Judo Club, 1295 Williams Parkway, Brampton. Contact: 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
Saturday, June 11, Judo Ontario Youth Academy, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Toronto Pan Am sports Centre. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
Saturday, June 11, Ontario Open Mat Training, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (U18/U21/SR Green belt and up). Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
Sunday, June 12, Ajax Budokan Monthly Shiai, 10:00 a.m. sharp (registration from 9:00 a.m.) Ajax Budokan Judo Club, 75 Centennial Drive, Ajax. Contact: 905-665-4524.
Saturday, June 18, Judo Ontario Youth Academy, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Toronto Pan Am sports Centre. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
Saturday, June 25, Judo Ontario Youth Academy, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Toronto Pan Am sports Centre. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
Saturday, June 25, Kata Evaluation for Grading, 8:00 a.m. – noon, ABOUT THE JUDO ONTARIO Ajax Budokan Judo Club, 75 Centennial Drive, Ajax. Contact: Judo Ontario 416- NEWSLETTER 447-5836 or [email protected]. This newsletter was created to build community and communication in the June 26 – July 3, Challenge Sports Club Summer Camp. Contact: Judo Ontario judo community. We welcome photos, 416-447-5836 or [email protected]. stories and ideas from all our members across Ontario. Send them to Val! Monday, July 4 – 15, Judo Ontario Youth Development Camp, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Toronto Pan Am sports Centre. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447- Val McIntyre, Editor 5836 or [email protected]. [email protected]
Aartje Sheffield, President, Judo Ontario Saturday, July 16, Ontario Open Mat Training, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Ajax Budokan [email protected] Judo Club, 75 Centennial Drive, Ajax. Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected]. Contributors: Ken Fukushima, Carol Lin, Val McIntyre and Gerald Okimura. July 17 – 23, Camp Olympia, Huntsville, Contact: Judo Ontario 416-447-5836 or [email protected].
July 24 – 30, Camp Budokan, Oshawa, Contact: 905-665-4524.