Tora Judo Club
Brampton, Ontario

 

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Tora Judo Club: Founded in 1970

Tora is proud of its association with the City of Brampton for almost 35 years.  During this time, thousands of students have proudly called Tora their second home. We at Tora are fortunate in having our members gather many medals  from all over the world.  However success in competition is not the primary goal.  As Professor Kano said, our goal is to produce better people.

To produce a better person requires training, discipline, team work, selflessness as well as dedication.  Tora's volunteer instructors offer all of this in addition to teaching the techniques of judo.

We at Tora offer you to a new adventure -- one that has been taken by many students before you.  We hope you find this adventure as rewarding as we have.

The Tora family:

Our many qualified instructors:


Our instructors are fully certified to coach and all have many years of coaching and instruction under their belts. Tora Judo Club has produced many black belts. Many of the instructors have been with the club for over 20 years; we even have a few original members from the very beginning of Tora!  We have also seen third generation judokas coming on our mats.  Pictured here is original member, Lisa Cascanette-Henry.

Thank you to the countless volunteer instructors who spend countless hours teaching and coaching! 

Thank you to our volunteers!   

We would not be operational today without you!  Thank you for your many hours carrying out the administrative tasks, fundraising and cheering our judoka on!  

One of our most infamous parent volunteers, Fran McCrodden  started out driving her children to and from tournaments.  Over the span of 30 years, she became an invaluable administrator for the club as well as our current tournament director.  Her contributions to Tora Judo and Judo ON are immensely appreciated!    

Very very special thanks to Tora's devoted Michelle Sewell.  She is the one behind the counter who handles countless tasks including club registration.  Some of our most loyal volunteers, like Fran and Michelle, are those whose children have grown and long since left the club! 
   

Our Dojo!

Work out in one of the most spacious dojos in Canada! Our mat space is unsurpassed. Parents:  we have plenty of comfortable seating so please feel free to stick around and watch your child's practice! Consider joining yourself! Over 20 years ago, Tora judokas worked hard at fundraising to make significant contributions to the funding of this dojo.  The fruits of that labour are  still enjoyed today at Terry Miller Rec Centre.

 

What is Judo?

Judo is a self defense martial art that teaches it's practitioners (judoka) to gain control over an attacker without striking him or her. It is a method of turning an   opponent's strength against him or her and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength.

Judo does not involve punching, kicking or striking techniques but rather, uses throws, holds, chokes and grappling (it looks more like wrestling than other martial arts).

Through the study of judo, judoka learn respect (for self and others), discipline, responsibility and control. Judo is a safe, fun way to reduce stress; while increasing physical fitness, confidence and overall well being.

Notable Events in Canadian Judo History

Jigoro Kano - Founder of Judo1924 - Judo in Canada founded; Mr. Steve Sasaki opens first judo dojo in Vancouver

1956
- Canadian Kodokan Black Belt Association (Judo Canada) founded

1964
- Judo becomes Olympic sport; Doug Rogers wins silver at the Tokyo Olympics

1984
- Mark Berger wins a bronze medal in the Los Angeles Olympic games

1992
- Women's judo competition becomes official part of Olympics

2000
- Nicholas Gill wins a silver medal in the Sydney Olympics

 

 

 


Classes held at: Terry Miller Rec Centre
Williams Pkwy/Bramalea Rd., Brampton, ON - CANADA
Website: www.torajudo.com
Email:
heather@torajudo.com

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