| Judo, (  ) or "gentle way", was founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, who as a youth began practicing the samurai fighting art of jujutsu (  ) or "gentle art" as a way to strengthen his body. Today, judo is an Olympic sport being practiced in 195 countries and regions, with practitioners or judokas from all walks of life proudly carrying on that tradition and stepping onto the mat to forge their minds, bodies, and spirits.  | |
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA JUDO CLUBS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The University of Manitoba Judo Club will be celebrating 50 years of judo on September 03-04, 2010. The judo club is remains a vibrant training centre for Judo Manitoba and is led by Sensei Moe Oye who has been the head sensei since the inception of the club. If you have been involved with Judo in Manitoba or the University of Manitoba Judo club in the past 50 years it is important that you attend this event! Come celebrate the University of Manitoba Judo Club, Sensei Oye and renew old friendships!
IMPORTANT CHANGE: The venue for the "Meet & Greet" (Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 p.m. - midnight) has been changed from the Canad Inn to Gary Sova's home, 107 Meadow Ridge Drive, South Winnipeg. Telephone:269-9700
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