History of Kensington Judo Club
Judo is a life experience. Experience Judo.
Sensei Andre Godel
From the beginning, Kensington Judo Club has been operated by Directors who have volunteered their time to enrich the community of Kensington in East Vancouver. We have seen it as the mission of the Club to provide Judo instruction at a reasonable cost to anyone who wishes to participate. We welcome all judoka who wish to practice Judo with us whether they live permanently in the Vancouver area or are visiting.
Kensington Judo Club seeks to provide an inclusive and positive learning environment where participants at all levels can continuously improve their Judo. We believe that Kodokan Judo has much to offer people of all ages and physical abilities.
Kensington Judo Club was founded June 7, 2004 as a registered non-profit organization under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Sensei Bob Elliott, Yondan (fourth degree black belt) and certified NCCP Level II Coach was the founding head instructor and continued in that role until late 2013.
Bob Elliott retired from club operation on July 7, 2015. He is still missed as the founder, chief administrator, and guiding light of the Dojo. However, a new Board of Directors has been elected and we hope to continue the club in the spirit that Sensei Elliott has established and nurtured over past ten years.
In 2015, Sensei Andre Godel, Sandan (third degree black belt) and NCCP Certified Dojo Instructor took over the role of head instructor.
In 2015, Sensei Andre Godel, Sandan (third degree black belt) and NCCP Certified Dojo Instructor took over the role of head instructor.
Current Coaches:
Sensei Andre Godel, Sandan, NCCP Dojo Instructor Certification
Sensei Andre Godel, Sandan, NCCP Dojo Instructor Certification
Sensei Ray Goerke, Nidan, Coach
Sensei Sony Sahota, Ikkyu, Coach
Sensei Dave Bareno, Ikkyu, Coach
Sensei Darcy Cutler, Shodan, NCCP Dojo Instructor Certification
Sensei Scott McKeigan, Ikkyu, NCCP Dojo Assistant Certification
Sensei Dave Bareno, Ikkyu, Coach
Sensei Darcy Cutler, Shodan, NCCP Dojo Instructor Certification
Sensei Scott McKeigan, Ikkyu, NCCP Dojo Assistant Certification
Sensei Petra Foerster, Shodan, NCCP Dojo Assistant Certification
Sensei Chris Kositza, Shodan, Coach
Sensei Brian Jones, Shodan, Coach
Sensei Peter Kolar, Legend, IJF Community Coach Certification, World Masters Champion
Great place for kids. Best i have seen
ReplyDeleteAwesome, old school dojo. All are welcome just check the "attitude" (And any fear of flying) at the door. This is "Learn by doing" so you'll be grappling with a partner 1st class. Fortunately it is your opponents job to make you better Judoka. You'll be thrown in the deep end, but nobody is going to let you drown. BRING WATER...LOTS OF WATER!
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