“If you have a normal heart beat, Judo might not be for you. But if your heart beats with passion, you belong with us.” – Sensei Shirin

Established as an intramural club, the University of Winnipeg acquired a Sensei to develop a program incorporating the three objectives of Judo, namely the self-defense, the martial art, and the sport. This encouraged the participation of an assortment of judoka from University students and outsiders alike. Comprising of fighters ranging in age from 9 to 69, the Club harbored a family environment with the old helping the young and the strong helping the weak. This unity matured into its own philosophy, becoming the club motto of “ONE HEART”.

With the focus on heart, the Club quickly developed into a force that could no longer be confined within the walls of the University as an intramural activity. The team participated in its first combatitive competition with stellar results. Since then, the Club represents in local, provincial, and national tournaments winning over 400 medals in the last five years.

The Club currently runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre. Our judoka have the benefit of state-of-the-art instruction; including Dartfish® computer analysis. We have access to weight training, nutritional programs, athletic therapy, and special sessions for mental preparation.

We are trying to reach perfection, resolved in creating a new generation of fighting judoka with heart and passion, committed to achieving gold for our Country in Olympic and World Competitions.”

Fighting all year round, we invite you come by and participate in the art of Judo.

Summer break After a hard season with great results, the University of Winnipeg Judo Team will be off for 2 weeks during this summer. The last practise before the break will be on June 28th(saturday) and we will return on July 16th(wednesday). Have a great summer and be ready to hard days of training for the next season!! 25 Jun 2008

Good day in Steinbach! On April 12th, 2008, the University of Winnipeg Judo Team went to Steinbach(MB) for the 2008 Eastern Manitoba Open Judo Tournament. All players had great results in all fights. But the best part of the day was the great time that the team spent at the Friesen's family house. All the team players want to say thanks for all Friesen family. We appreciate the kindness and hospitality with all team members! Thank you very much!!! 18 Apr 2008