2025 Balmoral Tournament
2025-03-29 | Stonewall Collegiate, 297 5 St W, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0, Canada
This is a pre-registration tournament.
Registration deadline: March 26, 2025.
$40 for 1st division; $20 for 2nd division.
Coaches, please send U10 and U12 names and weights (in kg.) to the tournament director by end of day Thursday, March 27th.
Athlete registration
Referee registration
Full technical package

2025 Portage Tournament
2025-04-19 | Central Plains Recplex, 75 Centennaire Drive, Southport, Manitoba, Canada
Tournament Venue
Central Plains Recplex
75 Centennaire Dr
Southport, MB
Registration
This tournament is pre-registration only.
Registration Opens: March 24, 2025
Registration Closes: April 15, 2024
Referees
Open to all levels of referee including beginners.
Referee Registration (via Trackie)
Athletes
Athlete Registration (all athletes)

Athletes must have a valid Judo Canada membership.
Athletes may compete in up to two regular divisions if eligible.
All competitors except for U10 and U12 must be present at the weigh-in.
New Requirement for 2024/2025 Judo Season: U10 and U12 athletes must check in at the weigh-in table. A Parent, Guardian, or Coach must attest to the accuracy of the weight which has been provided by the club coach.

Coaches, please send U10 and U12 weights in kg. and names to the tournament director by
end of day Thursday, April 11.
Registration Fees
$40 for the first division
$20 for a second division
Fees are payable by cheque or cash at the time of weigh-in.
Full technical package

2025 Nakamura Tournament
2025-05-03 | West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2V 4T6, Canada
Venue
West Kildonan collegiate
101 Ridgecrest Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4T6
Registration
Athletes
This tournament is pre-registration only.
Online registration for all athletes

Athletes must have a valid Judo Canada membership
Athletes may compete in up to two regular divisions if eligible
All competitors except for U10 and U12 must be present at the weigh-in
New Requirement for 2024/2025 Judo Season: U10 and U12 athletes must check in at the weigh-in table. A Parent, Guardian, or Coach must attest to the accuracy of the weight which has been provided by the club coach
Coaches, please send U10 and U12 names and weights in kg. to the tournament director by end of day Thursday, May 1st.

Registration fees
Before April 25, 2025:

$40 for the first division
$20 for a second division

April 25–30, 2025:

$50 for the first division
$20 for a second division

Referees
This tournament is open to all levels of referee, including beginners. This will be a learning experience for junior referees. All referees should just arrive with a white polo shirt and dark pants. For this tournament, suits are optional!
Referee Registration
Full technical package

2025 Canadian Nationals
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Calgary, AB, Calgary, AB, Canada
Tournament website.

Nage-no-kata clinic
2025-05-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
Judo Manitoba will host a Nage-no-Kata Clinic for U16, U18, and U21 athletes on Sunday May 25, 2025 from 9am – 3pm at the Provincial Training Centre.

The Clinic will be facilitated by Gary Robinson and Matthew Koss and is intended to introduce Kata to younger athletes with the intention of developing younger Kata teams for Judo Manitoba.

Registration is $25.00.

Please register following the link below.

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-nage-no-kata-clinic/1003201/

2025 Judo Manitoba AGM
2025-06-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Sport Manitoba Sports Complex, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
MANITOBA BLACK BELT ASSOCIATION 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The meeting is open to all paid members of Judo Manitoba, 18 years and up regardless of belt level.

Time:
Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Location:
Sport Manitoba Building
Lower Level Theatre
145 Pacific Ave

Referee Training Session
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Sport Manitoba Sports Complex, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
We will be holding a free referee training session on Sunday September 28 from 9am to 12pm at the Sport Manitoba Theatre in the lower level.

This session is open to all members of Judo Manitoba who are referees or may be interested in becoming a referee. The session will include a review of the updated the rules, a video component to look at actual matches, and an open discussion of the rules and how they are applied.

If you plan to attend, please register by following the Trackie link here: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/referee-training/1003459/

Dojo Assistant Course
2025-10-18 08:30 - 2025-10-19 16:30 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
Judo Manitoba will be holding a Dojo Assistant Course at the Provincial Training Centre on 439 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg on October 18 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and October 19 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The cost of the course is $285.

Prerequisites: minimum age 16, minimum rank green belt, background check for those age 18+, current Respect in Sport certification.

Please follow this link to register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/13985. Registration deadline is October 10, 2025.

2025 Manitoba Open
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Dakota Fieldhouse, 1188 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2N 3H4, Canada
Technical Package and registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-manitoba-open/1003486/.
Volunteer registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-manitoba-open-volunteer-sign-up/1003504/.

Kimi-no-Kata Seminar
2025-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
There will be a Kimi-no-Kata Seminar on October 31, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. To register, follow this link: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-manitoba-open-kimi-no-kata/1003492/

Presenter: Mr. Gordon Okamura
Location: Manitoba Provincial Training Center 439 McPhillips St. Winnipeg, MB
Clinic Fee: $50.00 participant
Minimum Rank: White belt

St. Boniface Judo Club/Manitoba Provincials Tournament
2025-11-22 | Churchill High School, 510 Hay St., Winnipeg, MB, R3L2L6, Canada
Technical Package and registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-st-boniface-judo-club-open-manitoba-provincials/1003603/
Referee registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/referee-registration-2025-st-boniface-judo-club-open-manitoba-provincials/1003604/

Nage-no-Kata Clinic
2025-11-29 08:00 - 11:00 | University of Manitoba, University of Manitoba room 136, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Judo Manitoba is hosting a Nage-no-Kata Clinic for athletes in the U14, U16, U18, U21, and senior categories, as well as anyone planning to attend the December grading.

While Judo Manitoba will not be charging for this clinic, please note that the University of Manitoba requires a $10.00 guest fee, payable at the front desk, for those who are not registered with the university.

Please register here if you plan to attend this session.

Black Belt Grading
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | University of Manitoba, University of Manitoba room 136, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Please fill out the applications online at Judo Canada found here

Inner City Judo Club Tournament
2026-02-07 | Manitoba
Athlete Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026-InnerCityOpen
Referee Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2026-InnerCityReferee

Women's Self-Defence Instructor Course
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
Certification for the Women’s Self-Defence Instructor Course with Daniela Krukower.
Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/self-defence-certification-level-1-winnipeg/1004340/
Information: https://judocanada.org/events/self-defence-certification-level-1-winnipeg/

Balmoral Judo Club Tournament
2026-03-28 | Manitoba
Technical Package: https://inscription.judocanada.org/event/balmoral-judo-club-open/1004485/
Referee Registration: https://inscription.judocanada.org/event/balmoral-judo-club-open-referee-registration/1004486/

Women's Self-Defence Course
2026-04-17 13:30 - 2026-05-08 15:30 | BP Judo Club, 1000 Notre Dame, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0N3, Canada

Portage Judo Club Tournament
2026-04-18 | Manitoba
Technical Package: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/portage-open/1004552/
Referee Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/portage-open-referee-registration/1004553/

Dojo Instructor Course
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 14:00 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
There will be a Dojo Instructor course offered on April 25 – 26, 2026. Registration is now open at https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/15188

The course details are:
Schedule – April 25 from 9 am – 5 pm and April 26 from 9 am – 2 pm
Facility – Provincial Training Centre at 439 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Cost – $250
Registration deadline – April 15, 2026

Prerequisites for the course are:

Minimum age of 18.
Minimum rank of Brown belt with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the Judo Canada Kyu syllabus.
Complete the on-line “Nutrition for Judo Coaches” E-learning module available at:http://www.judocanada.org/introduction-to-nutrition/
Trained DA or Trained Community Coach.
Sterling Backcheck for all Candidates coaches who are 18 years old and older via Sterling agency – for details see:https://www.sterlingtalentsolutions.ca/landingpages/j/judo-canada/. The Backcheck is required only if the length of time between the check done for the DA was done more than 3 years earlier.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Jones at selkirkjudoclub@shaw.ca

Nakamura Judo Club Tournament
2026-05-02 | Manitoba
Technical Package: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/nakamura-judo-club-open/1004554/
Referee Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/nakamura-judo-club-open-referee-registration/1004555/

Nage-no-Kata Clinic
2026-05-09 08:30 - 10:00 | University of Manitoba, University of Manitoba room 136, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Judo Manitoba will be hosting a Nage-no-Kata Clinic for U14/U16/U18/U21 and senior athletes as well as anyone planning on attending the June Black Belt grading, on Saturday May 9, 2026 at the University of Manitoba Combative’s Room.

The Kata clinic will run from 8:30 – 10:00 am and will be facilitated by Gary Robinson, Miguel Rueda, Sonia Christ, and Matthew Koss. Judo Manitoba will not be charging for this session however the University of Manitoba does charge a $10.00 guest fee payable at the front desk for those that are not registered at the U of M.

Registration: 23928 – Judo Kata Practice (INVITE ONLY) – University of Manitoba

Black Belt Grading
2026-06-06 | Manitoba

Annual General Meeting
2026-06-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Sport Manitoba Sports Complex, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
MANITOBA BLACK BELT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The meeting is open to all paid members of Judo Manitoba, 18 years and up regardless of belt level.
Location:
Sport Manitoba Building Lower Level
Conference Room A
145 Pacific Ave
Time:
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Agenda:

A report of the Directors;
Committee Reports;
Statement of Income and Expenditures and Accountant’s Report;
For the consideration of and, if approved, ratification of all by-laws, contracts, acts and proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Corporation enacted, made, done and taken since the last meeting of the Members;
For the appointment of Auditors;
For the election of Officers and Directors;

For the transaction of such other business as many properly come before the meeting.

Awards Banquet
2026-06-07 18:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
A buffet dinner will take place at The Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Highway with cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm and the awards program immediately following.
So we can plan accordingly, we will need to know in advance if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions including vegetarian. **please email this directly to Liz ( judo@sportmanitoba.ca).
Tickets for the event are $55.00. Please contact Milton at mgood@shaw.ca or 204-404-5510 or Liz at judo@sportmanitoba.ca for tickets, etransfers are preferred. Deadline for ticket purchase is May 31, 2025.

Daniela Krukower Women & Girls Seminar
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
The Judo Manitoba Women’s Committee is excited to host a special training session with Daniela, open to women and girls of all ages and experience levels. This free event offers a welcoming and supportive environment to learn from a strong role model, connect with others, and build confidence on and off the mat.
Sessions like this are so valuable—providing a space where participants can feel comfortable asking questions, sharing experiences, and training together in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring opportunity!
Date – June 18, 2026
Time – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location – Provincial Training Center – 439 McPhilips Street

Register here: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/womens-girls-judo-seminar/1004685/

Women's Self-Defence Instructor Course - Level 2
2026-06-19 18:00 - 2026-06-21 15:30 | Provincial Training Centre, 439 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X2Z8, Canada
Information and registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/self-defence-certification-level-2-winnipeg/1004491/

Indigenous Women & Girls Self-Defence
2026-06-26 - 2026-08-07 | BP Judo Club, 1000 Notre Dame, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0N3, Canada
More information can be found here.

2026 Manitoba Open
2026-11-28 - 2026-11-29 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada

2026 Manitoba Provincials
2026-12-13 | Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3B2Z6, Canada
