2010 Legion Athletic Judo Camp Judo Manitoba is sponsoring a new guest coach for the 2010 Legion Athletic Judo Camp named Jean Pierre Cantin who has formerly been on the Canadian National Team and the Olympic Judo Team.  Jean Pierre has been the Junior Canadian Team Coach for the past 8 years (2001-2009). In addition, Jean Pierre has done successful judo clinics throughout Canada during the past few years.  The 2010 Legion Judo Camp sponsored by Judo Manitoba will feature current successful strategies in international tournament competition and judo fundamentals will be taught during the week of August 8 - 14, 2010 at the International Peace Gardens Sport's facilities.  Head coach Gary Sova (6th degree black belt) is excited to announce that this year our coaching staff will also include many other top coaches such as Kevin McIver, Aaron Pfeffer, May Baldo-Oduca, Jeff Oduca, France Blais-Shiokawa, Connor Sutherland and Bryant Huynh. Experienced coaches will teach athletes and coaches to develop top skills in gripping, dynamic throwing techniques, counter throws, armlocks, changing directions, transitioning into various techniques, strangulations, pinning manoeuvers, mental preparation, and training techniques. Many past athletes who have participated in the Legion judo camp have risen to provincial and national team status in judo.  This year's Legion judo camp will have a developmental and training camp focus.  We recommend that all judo students aspiring to make the 2010 Manitoba provincial team attend this year's training camp and future practices at their clubs and at the University of Manitoba. Interested athletes, parents, or coaches can also apply to local Royal Canadian Legions and their schools for possible financial assistance to attend this year's camp. I have registration brochures for any interested athletes.  Any questions about this Judo Camp can be directed to Gary Sova (269-9700).  You can also register with the Legion Athletic Camp at http://www.legionathleticcamp.com Gary Sova Assistant Provincial Coach Judo Manitoba