Judo BC

🥉 Carla Van Zyl wins bronze at the Graz Junior European Cup 2026!

Competing in the -63kg category at the Graz Junior European Cup 2026 (May 30–31, 2026 – Graz, Austria), Carla claimed a spot on the podium. An incredible performance — so proud of you, Carla! 🎉

Thank you & for organizing this!

#柔道

What an incredible day at Judo BC Next Wave in Abbotsford! 🥋

So grateful for every single athlete, coach, and family who came out and made today so special. Seeing everyone enjoy their time on the mat and leave with smiles on their faces — that’s what it’s all about. Thank you for being part of this! ❤️‍🔥

SOREMADE for Nationals 🥋

This past weekend, we screamed, cried, cheered, and laughed together. We won some, we lost some, but we always walked away with our heads held high and ready for whatever comes next.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. ❤️

Most Outstanding U21 Athletes of the Year 2025-2026

🏆Lowan Le Bris from
🏆Carla Van Zyl from

Open Nationals Day 4
Senior Results 🥋

“I’m proud of all of you and next season starts tomorrow!”

Senior Women
🥇 Olivia Wisniowski (+78kg) – Northern Capital Judo
🥉 Maxine Maruyama-Prasad (-48kg) – Peak Judo
🥉 Carla Van Zyl (-63kg) – Hart Judo
🥉 Alicia Fiandor (-70kg) – Nanaimo Judo

Senior Men
🥇 Lowan Le Bris (-73kg) – Peak Judo
🥈 Amir Temirbaev (-60kg) – Peak Judo
🥉 Finn Schroeder (-73kg) – Peak Judo Club

Open Nationals Day 3
U21 & U16 Results 🥋

Our athletes showing up strong today 🥋🔥

U21 Women:
🥇 Carla Van Zyl (-63kg) – Hart Judo
5th – Maegan Grooten (-52kg) – Hart Judo
5th – Samantha Crowther (-78kg) – Nanaimo Judo
5th – Leanna Au (-57kg) – Peak Judo
7th – Georgia MacKenzie (-63kg) – Kokoro Judo
7th – Sarah Ko (-48kg) – Peak Judo
7th – Abigail Yin (-52kg) – Prince George Judo

U21 Men:
5th – Zachary Harris (-73kg) – Abbotsford Judo
7th – Gabe Wiebe (-81kg) – Abbotsford Judo
7th – Dax Norman (-81kg) – Mile Zero Judo
7th – Tobin Hinton (-66kg) – Police Judo
7th – Romario Mejia Kasap (-81kg) – Police Judo
7th – Diego Tanaka Sverzut (-73kg) – Police Judo

U16 Women:
🥇 Kaede Pentland (-57kg) – Steveston Judo
🥈 Sylvie Schimann (-44kg) – Hart Judo
🥈 Faleen Priddey (+70kg) – Abbotsford Judo
🥉 Grace Xu (-57kg) – Peak Judo
🥉 Kiya Wisniowski (-63kg) – Northern Capital Judo
🥉 Chanel Bhogal (-52kg) – Peak Judo Club
7th – Evelina Khazhevskaia (-57kg) – Kizuna Judo
7th – Harper Park (-48kg) – Peak Judo
7th – Vanessa Sweet (-63kg) – Steveston Judo

U16 Men
🥇 Leo Ji (-66kg) – Abbotsford Judo
🥈 Ewen Le Bris (-55kg) – Peak Judo
🥈 Graham Pryschlak (+73kg) – Hart Judo
5th – Shane Grooten (-66kg) – Hart Judo
5th – Tyson McDonald (-66kg) – Mile Zero Judo
7th – Mateo Murao (-66kg) – Steveston Judo
7th – Kieran Shook (-38kg) – White Rock Judo

Open Nationals Day 2
Veterans & U18 Results 🥋

Huge congratulations to all BC athletes for their performances this weekend! 👏🔥

Veterans Division:
🥇 Chris Smiley (-81kg M5-M6) – Lake Country Judo
🥈 Fernando Belem (-81kg M1-M2) – Kensington Judo
🥈 Joe Marchand (+100kg M4-M5) – Aberdeen Judo
🥉 Éric Willms (+100kg M1-M3) – Northern Capital Judo
🥉 Kevin Julian (-81kg M3-M4) – Peak Judo
🥉 Leo Bayer (-100kg M2-M3) – Kensington Judo
🥉 Reza Nickmanesh (-90kg M2-M3) – New Westminster Judo
🥉 Paul Bryant (+100kg M4-M5) – Northern Capital Judo
🥉 Simon Wisniowski (-90kg M4-M6) – Northern Capital Judo

U18 Women:
🥉 Sylvie Schimann (-44kg) – Hart Judo
🥈 Maxine Aozora Maruyama Prasad (-48kg) – Peak Judo
5th – Sarah Ko (-48kg) – Peak Judo
5th – Megan Au (-52kg) – Peak Judo
7th – Samantha Crowther (+70kg) – Nanaimo Judo

U18 Men:
🥈 Amir Temirbaev (-60kg) – Peak Judo
🥉 Ewen Le Bris (-55kg) – Peak Judo
🥉 Yegor Shevchenko (-73kg) – Champion Judo
5th – Yannick Schimann (-60kg) – Hart Judo
7th – Kohen Galye (-50kg) – Campbell River Judo
7th – Preston Holt (-81kg) – Prince George Judo
7th – Graham Pryschlak (-90kg) – Hart Judo

Proud of every athlete who stepped on the mat today! Best of luck to everyone still competing 💪 two more days of great judo ahead! 🔥

Open Nationals Senior Ne-Waza Results 🥋

Huge congratulations to all BC athletes for their performances this weekend! 👏🔥

🏆 Grand Champion
🥇 Leanna Au – Peak Judo Club

Senior Division
🥇 Isabelle Gelinas (-52kg) – Mile Zero Judo Club
🥇 Alicia Fiandor (+63kg) – Nanaimo Judo Club
🥈 Leanna Au (-63kg) – Peak Judo Club
🥈 Andrew Thiessen (-81kg) – Kelowna Judo Club
🥉 Chris Smiley (-81kg) – Lake Country Judo

Proud of everyone representing BC on the national stage 💪🔥