Judo
August 8 - 14 2010 (Week 5)
Head Coach: Gary Sova (University of Manitoba)
For boys and girls aged 10-18, who are either high level judo competitors or recreational beginners. You learn basic and advanced skills. Modern strategies are demonstrated to improve techniques in throwing, pinning maneuvers, chokes and arm locks. Coaches may include former Olympic and international champions.
The 49th Legion Athletic Camp is honoured to announce that our Guest Judo coach for our August 8-14, 2010 Judo Camp will be Jean Pierre Cantin.
He was a member of Canadian Olympic Team 1992; Pan-Am Champion in 1990 and 1994; Silver medalist at the Pan-Am Games in 1991; Bronze medalist at the Pan-Am Games in 1995; 12 time Junior and Senior National champion; Member of 5 World championship Teams (87, 89, 91, 93, 95); 14 years on the National Team; Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games in 1990; 8 year. Junior National Coach (2001-09)
Former Legion Athletic Judo Coaches have included:
Marie Helene Chisholm 5th in 2004 Athens Olympics and 5th on 2005 World Judo Championships in Egypt
Fedor Lazarenko 2005 World masters Champion
Nicholas Gill Silver medalist in the 2000 Australian Olympics
Neil Adams 1981 World Judo Champion and 1980 and 1984 Olympic Silver medalists
Lois Jani Olympian and Kano Cup Gold medalist
Mark Berger Bronze medal in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Joe Meli Olympian
Andrezj Sadej 1987 Bronze Medalist European Championships and 1982 Polish Open Gold meadlist
Sandra Greaves Olympian
Ewan Beaton Olympian
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