Judo Manitoba is hosting a national judo tournament at the DakotaCommunity Centre, 1188 Dakota Street in Winnipeg, on November 1 and 2.
MB has a strong, vibrant, and competitive judo community with 14 clubs, 613 registered judoka (judo students), and 98 black belts across the province.
This is the fourth year that Judo Manitoba has hosted this national tournament. The tournament attracts competitors from across Canada. Last year, there were over 350 competitors. Manitoba competitors won 53 medals, 20 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze medals.
Competitors range in age from as young as 10 to veterans (i.e., 30 or older). The tournament includes kata (technical demonstration of judo techniques), ne-waza (fighting on the ground), and tachi-waza (fighting starts standing up).
Medalling at national tournaments, like the one hosted by Manitoba Judo, determines who is on Canada’s national judo team and, ultimately, who represents Canada at international and Olympic tournaments.
Manitobans can have a front-row seat at a high-level sports event; better yet, attendance is free!
Come cheer on your Manitoba competitors.
Contact Liz @ 204-925-5691 for more information or email judo@sportmanitoba.ca
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