Abbotsford Judo Club

09/22/2026

45 years of tradition, dedication, and community! 🥋🎌✨

We are deeply honored to share that the Abbotsford Judo Club recently received official recognition from the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan, celebrating our 45th anniversary as a Judo Club!

A special presentation was made by Sensei Keith Durrant (Kodokan 7th Dan), who formally presented the letter and Certificate of Recognition signed by Uemura Sensei, President of the Kodokan.

This incredible milestone reflects the lifelong dedication of Suda Sensei, as well as every coach, athlete, volunteer, and family member who has stepped onto our mats over the last four and a half decades.

Building a thriving dojo takes a community, and receiving this level of recognition directly from the birthplace of Judo is a true testament to the heart and spirit of the AJC family.
Thank you to Sensei Keith Durrant for making this happen, and thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey over the last 45 years. Here’s to many more! 🥋💙🙌

09/17/2026

🥋 Join Us for Our First-Ever Open House & Culture Days Celebration! 🥋

Whether you’ve been on the mats with us for years or have always been curious about judo, the Abbotsford Judo Club is opening its doors to everyone this weekend! Come explore our dojo, experience our history, and try out judo in a fun, welcoming environment.

📅 Date: This Sunday, September 20th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Abbotsford Judo Club
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

What’s Happening:
🥋 Free 30-Min Intro Judo Classes: Jump on the mat and learn safe landings, and beginner moves!
🥋 Live Judo Demonstrations: Watch high-energy showcases and practical self-defense techniques.
🌸 Origami Station: Fold your own mini paper judogi (uniform) to take home!
🔍 Interactive Scavenger Hunt: A fun, prize-winning hunt for kids and families to discover our dojo, our founders, and judo history.
📸 History & Heritage Display: Take a walk through our journey in Abbotsford from 1981 to today.
To Our AJC Members: Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to show off your second home!
To Our Community & Guests: No experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and wear comfortable clothes if you want to get on the mats)!

Tag a friend below who should come with you this Sunday! We can’t wait to welcome you to the mat. 🔴⚪

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09/15/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Tokue “Sensei” Suda (1950 – 2026).

Mr. Suda was a 7th-degree black belt whose lifelong dedication, honor, and resilience transformed our martial arts community. A quiet, humble man with a giant presence, he touched countless lives both on and off the mat. His greatest passion culminated in founding the Abbotsford Judo Club, which he built into the largest dojo in British Columbia through his gentle nature and relentless devotion to his students.

He was a truly special man. We will forever hold him in our hearts, cherish his memory, and carry on his remarkable legacy here at the dojo. Our thoughts and love go out to his family, friends, and the extended judo community in both Canada and Japan.

Sharing Memories & Photos
The Suda family invites everyone whose life was touched by Sensei to share stories, photos, and memories on his online tribute page: https://www.online-tribute.com/TokueSuda

Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions toward a memorial fund established in his honor to support the judo community he loved so deeply.
E-transfer: [email protected]

09/10/2026

🚨 NO CLASSES THIS FRIDAY (Sept 11) 🚨

Reminder to all AJC members and families that there will be no regular classes on Friday, September 11th as our club hosts the Judo BC Canada Winter Games Selection Tournament this weekend! 🥋🏆

Regular class schedules resume next week. See you on the mats! 🙌

09/08/2026

🥋 WELCOME BACK JUDOKA! 🥋
We are so excited to see all our judoka and families back in the dojo!

Our 2026/2027 season starts today!

🥋Returning Members: If you haven’t already done so, visit our website to register today!

😎New to Judo? If you are wanting to try out the sport, head to our website to sign up for a free trial class!

📲 Link in bio to register or sign up for your free trial! See you on the mats!

09/02/2026

Fresh coat, fresh energy, fresh season! 🎨🥋🔥
Our dojo is looking sharper than ever thanks to a huge exterior refresh just in time for our 2026/2027 season kickoff on Tuesday, September 8th!

A huge shoutout and thank you to our amazing club sponsor, Countryside Painting & Contracting for giving our dojo new paint and a fantastic transformation. We’re so grateful for their support in keeping the Abbotsford Judo Club looking its best for our athletes and families. 🙌💙

Got a project coming up? Be sure to check them out for all your painting needs!

We can’t wait to welcome new and returning members to the mats next week. Make sure you’re signed up and ready to throw!

Visit our website to sign up TODAY!
(Link in bio)

08/17/2026

AJC athletes at the Judo BC High Performance Camp last weekend! 🥋

This camp is part of the selection process for the BC Provincial Team, and our athletes gave it their all. We’re proud of the hard work, determination, and commitment they showed throughout the weekend.

Well done, everyone! 👏🥋

08/14/2026

WE ARE SO BACK! 🥋🔥

Registration for our 2026/2027 Judo season is OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Whether you’re a returning Judoka ready to level up your skills or a brand-new student stepping into the dojo for the very first time, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Abbotsford Judo Club family!

Getting started is easy:

1. Head to our website 🌐

2. Check out our updated class schedule 🗓️

3. Sign up today! ✍️

Follow the link to Register:
👉 https://abbotsfordjudo.com/registration/

Come and learn judo in a safe, friendly, and fun environment led by an incredible coaching team dedicated to helping every student thrive—on and off the tatami. Judo is more than a sport—it’s a community that shapes strong, resilient, and confident people. Come grow with us this season! See you on the mats! 🥋💙

07/21/2026

From Abbotsford to Switzerland! 🇨🇦➡️🇨🇭🥋

We are so proud to see our very own Leo Ji taking his judo to the international stage! After spending last week grinding at the Dojo Béglais training camp in France 🇫🇷 with Team BC, Leo and the team is in Switzerland this week for the prestigious NATSU Training Camp—an elite camp packed with international delegations and world-class coaches, Olympic medallists, and World Champions! 🏔️🔥

The best part? Leo isn’t the only AJC representation on the mats over there!
AJC alumna, Isabelle Harris now calls Switzerland home, where she’s coaching at the Marly Judo Club. Isabelle integrated her Swiss athletes with the Judo BC squad for the camp and has even been stepping in to deliver some high-level technical coaching for Team BC between sessions. 💡🥋

Seeing a current AJC athlete and an AJC alum connecting over 8,000 km away from our home dojo is what the judo family is all about. Once an AJC judoka, always an AJC judoka! 💙💛

Keep pushing, Leo, and great work, Isabelle! Representing Abbotsford and BC with pride on the world stage! 🇨🇦✨

07/14/2026