Contact: Matthew Hurst
506-262-5533
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Chairman of Aboriginal and Territorial Affairs
Biography
My name is Matthew Hurst and my judo Career did not begin until my early 20’s. I was a competitive powerlifter until I was told about judo by a university professor. I arrived at my first practice weighing 230lb. I was immediately held down by a 160Lb black belt. Strength is great but it is much more rewarding to know how to use it. Since beginning judo I have had the opportunity to compete, apply my strength to a sport and make lifelong friends. I would like to give everyone the opportunity that my university professor gave me. I would like everyone in Canada to take part in the amazing sport of Judo.
Please contact me with any inquiries surrounding aboriginal or territorial judo affairs. I am available to discuss funding needs, the planning of facility demos, training camps and any other Judo needs.
Favorite throw
obi tori gaeshi
Favorite ground technique
Ude hishigi ashi gatame
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Contact: Brent Thompson
204-880- 1238
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Committee Member
Biography
I Started judo in 1984, after hearing Alwynn Morris speak about the Olympics. Since this time I have had many accomplishments that I am proud of, some of the more prestigious include:
- 2004 Bronze medalist, senior men’s -90KG national championships, Team Manitoba
- 2011 Gold medalist, Veteran 35-39, -100KG national championships, Team Alberta
- 2016 Bronze Medalist, Veteran 40-50 heavy, national championships, Team Manitoba
- 2016 Silver Medalist, senior men’s -100KG Ontario open, Team Manitoba
- 2017 Gold -100 senior men, Silver +90 Veterans, Saskatchewan open, Team Manitoba
Please contact me with any inquiries. I am open to facilitating demos and running demos for judo in communities. Mentor up and coming athletes where needed. Liaison between communities and clubs or provincial organizations as required.
Favorite throw
Osoto Gari
Favorite ground technique
Kesa Gatame
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Contact: Beverly James
jamesbever@gmail.com
867-821-3127 or cell: 867-332-1031 (has voice mail)
Carcross, Yukon
Committee Member
Biography
I started judo in 1966 at the YMCA in Saskatoon. Since that time I have taken Judo on and off for 50 years:
- 1966-69 attended Judo in Saskatoon at YMCA
- 1970-82 attended Judo in Whitehorse
- 1976 our sensei, Chuck McKenzie, took me and 2 other women to fight in the first Canadian Women’s tournament in Ontario. We were one of the sports chosen to test the Olympic facilities. I didn’t place but had a great experience
- 1982-83 I taught in Haines Junction, Yukon for one year and helped instruct Judo there
- 2002-2004 helped instruct children’s Judo in Whitehorse because my two granddaughters joined Judo
- 2005-2006 my granddaughters moved to Alberta. I continued to participate in adult Judo in Whitehorse
- of 2012 I started helping with children’s Judo in Whitehorse because my two grandsons wanted to start Judo.
- November of 2012 to the present Sensei Robert and I started a Judo Club in Carcross, Yukon where I live
- 28th, 2016 I received an honorary black belt
I became a status First Nations citizen of the Carcross/Tagish First Nations in August of 1983 when I married my First Nations husband. I taught elementary school for 35 years until I retired in 2005. I enjoy working with children and would like to help further First Nations Judo.
Favorite throw
Osoto Gari
Favorite Ground Technique
Kesa Gatame
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Aboriginal form registration
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