Kizuna Judo Club

🥋 SPECIAL JUDO SEMINAR WITH TATSUHIRO MURAMOTO
We are excited to announce a Special Judo Seminar with Sensei Tatsuhiro Muramoto, former Japanese national team judoka and highly accomplished coach!
This is a unique opportunity for judoka of all backgrounds to learn directly from a high-level competitor and experienced international instructor.
📅 SEMINAR DETAILS
• Date: September 30, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: KIZUNA JUDO CLUB
• Eligibility: Open to ALL ages & skill levels!
🇯🇵 ABOUT SENSEI TATSUHIRO MURAMOTO
• Asian Judo Championships – Open Weight Champion 🥇
• All-Japan Judo Championships – Runner-up 🥈
• Former Japanese National Team Judoka 🇯🇵
• Competed for Tenri High School, Tenri University, and Asahi Kasei
• Former Coach at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
• Freelance Technical Advisor & Coach
Known for his powerful and highly technical judo—especially Uchi-mata and Harai-goshi—Muramoto Sensei combines elite competition experience with top-tier coaching expertise.
🥋 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Gripping & Kumikata
• Kuzushi & Movement
• Timing, Attacking & Throwing Techniques
• Technical details for Uchi-mata & Harai-goshi
• Competition-oriented strategy & training methods
💰 PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
• Pre-payment via E-transfer: $40 (Save $10!)
👉 Send to: [email protected]
👉 Note: "Muramoto Seminar"
• Payment on the day: $50 (Cash: exact amount preferred)
Don't miss this opportunity to train, learn, and experience high-level Japanese judo right here in Canada!
📍 Location: KIZUNA JUDO CLUB
👥 Everyone is welcome on the mat!

🥋 TECHNICAL TACHI-WAZA CLASS

Want to improve your stand-up game?

Join us every Wednesday for a technical class focused on building effective, efficient throwing skills for Judo and BJJ.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

What you’ll work on:
✔ Grip Fighting
✔ Footwork
✔ Combinations
✔ Timing & Kuzushi
✔ Technical Randori

🥋 Open to All Skill Levels
🥋 BJJ Practitioners Welcome

Whether you’re just starting your judo journey or looking to refine your stand-up game, this class will help you build confidence, improve technique, and develop practical skills on the mat.

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We have 6 athletes and one coach attending nationals this year!

Good luck to Kai, Evelina, Evan, Ian, Josie, and Mari!

Time for another year of KIZUNA SUMMER JUDO!

This year, we will be running FOUR camps, designed to cater to different levels of athletes!

- Week 1 (Beginner’s Week: White to Yellow) - July 20-24, 1:00-4:00 PM
- Week 2 (Intermediate Week: White/Yellow to Orange) - July 27-31, 1:00-4:00 PM
- Week 3 (Advanced Week: Yellow/Orange to Green) - August 3-7 (BC Day Inclusive), 1:00-4:00 PM
- Week 4 (Competitive Week: Yellow+) - August 10-14, 1:00-4:00 PM

Week 1 - 5-years-old+
Week 2-4 - 7-years-old+

Don't miss the chance to prepare for the next season and upgrade your judo!

THIS JUST IN--

Our summer camp registration is now LIVE! We will be running 4 weeks of camps this year, with limited spots per week, so sign up ASAP. Athletes are welcome to stay late for additional classes once the day of camp finishes (for FREE!). All clubs are welcome during this camp!

- Week 1 (Beginner’s Week: White to Yellow) - July 20-24, 1:00-4:00 PM ***new students welcome***

- Week 2 (Intermediate Week: White/Yellow to Orange) - July 27-31, 1:00-4:00 PM

- Week 3 (Advanced Week: Yellow/Orange to Green) - August 3-7 (BC Day Inclusive), 1:00-4:00 PM

- Week 4 (Competitive Week: Yellow+) - August 10-14, 1:00-4:00 PM

Early Bird Price: $130 for Kizuna Members, $150 for non-members!

SIGN UP HERE (discounts for early registration):
https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026-kizuna-judo-summer-camp/1004596/

Good luck to Grayson, who is competing at the Okanagan open today! Let’s go, Grayson!

First practice in Japan for our travel crew! Thank you, Hokkai High School!!!

After a crazy few weeks of travel, we are off to the next adventure! Japan 2026, let’s go!

5 Kizuna members joined in the training camp after the tournament! We learned some great skills to build on back at home.