Ajax Budokan Judo Club

Ajax Budokan Judo Club

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Family-run judo club in Ajax, Ontario since 1959. All are welcome in our dojo. We train champions! The Ajax Budokan has been in operation since 1959.

The club was founded by Sensei Bill Doherty, who is a member of the Judo Canada Hall of Fame and a 7th dan. The Ajax Budokan is one of the premier judo clubs in Canada.

06/08/2026

📢 Registration Reminder – 2026 Peterborough Hatash*ta Open

The 2026 Peterborough Hatash*ta Open returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Healthy Planet Arena in Peterborough, Ontario.

Now entering its third year, the event continues to grow and will once again feature the exciting Mixed Team Competition alongside the individual divisions. Athletes, clubs, coaches, and supporters can look forward to a great day of competition and community.

📅 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Location: Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough, ON

⏰ Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026
⏰ Late Registration Deadline: June 15, 2026

Full event details, registration information, and Mixed Team Competition details are available through the event link - https://registration.judocanada.org/event/peterborough-hatash*ta-open-2026/1004568/

We look forward to seeing clubs from across Ontario in Peterborough!

*taOpen

05/14/2026

Happy Victoria Day Weekend!

Due to Nationals and the upcoming Victoria Day holiday, there will be no classes until Wednesday next week (May 20).

Enjoy the break and don't forget to cheer on our judoka if you're not at Nationals! You can watch on https://app.joymo.tv/judocanada

05/14/2026

Good luck to everyone heading out to Calgary this weekend for Nationals!

Months of hard work, discipline and preparation have led to this moment. We’re proud to see our judoka represent the club and step onto the national stage alongside the best athletes in the country.

Good luck to everyone competing this weekend:

Anthony U16
Empress U16
Xavier U16
Tori U18
Emma U21 and Seniors
Matei U21 and Seniors
Harry Veteran

Fight hard, support each other and enjoy the experience. Let’s go Budokan! 💪💙

Photos from Ajax Budokan Judo Club's post 05/07/2026

The Budokan team had a great time at the recent Tora Judo Annual Shiai. Both sensei Laurent and Tony Moss were refining their referee skills, and everyone fought their battles on the mats. Congratulations to everyone who took part and developed their skills. 💪💙

Medal results:
🥇Emma Ommert - U21 and Senior

🥈Empress Plaza - U16 and U18
🥈Danial Shah - U18
🥈Alex Soehner - U12
🥈Isaiah Thomas - U12
🥈Josiah Thomas - U10

🥈Owen & Wyatt Soehner - Kata

🥉Xavier Bolton - U16
🥉Raphael Gatore - senior
🥉Owen Soehner
🥉Wyatt Soehner

Thank you to Judo Ontario for some of the photos.

05/02/2026

Excellent result for Tori fighting for judo_canada in Ecuador for the Panamerica Cadet Championship last weekend - silver medal! 🥈 💪💙

04/25/2026

Good luck to all the Budokan fighters at the Tora Annual Shiai this weekend. Let’s gooooo! 💪🥋

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Matei for bronze 🥉at the Judo NB Eastern Canadian Championships!

Photo by Percy Picard Photographe

04/22/2026

Learn how to make the earth your weapon. Do judo.

Happy Earth Day 2026!

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75 Centennial Road
Ajax, ON
L1S4S4

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm