Judo Canada
Judo Canada, formerly known as The Canadian Kodokan Black Belt Association, is the non-profit national governing body of the Japanese martial art and combat sport Judo in Canada, and a federation of Judo associations in each of the ten provinces and three territories. It was incorporated in 1956 and recognized by the International Judo Federation in 1958.[1][2]
Sport | Judo |
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Category | |
Jurisdiction | Canada |
Founded | 1956 |
Affiliation | IJF |
Affiliation date | 1958 |
Regional affiliation | PJC |
Affiliation date | 2009 |
Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
President | Mike Tamura |
Sponsor | Sport Canada |
Official website | |
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See also
References
- "The History of Judo". Judo Canada Website. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- "Judo Squad Nominated". Canadian Olympic Committee website. 27 June 2012. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
Further reading
- Leyshon, Glynn A. (1998). Judoka: the history of Judo in Canada. Gloucester, Ontario: Judo Canada. ISBN 1894165004. Official history of Judo in Canada that includes a history of Judo Canada as an organization, now freely accessible through Google Books.
External links
- Judo Canada (official website)
- List of provincial and territorial Judo associations (Judo Canada)
- Judo Canada Hall of Fame (Judo Canada)
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