基
Kihon — the fundamentals
Foundations
For white through orange belts. Falling safely, grip-fighting, the seven core throws of Kodokan. Build the body that judo demands.
BeginnersAge 14+All bodies welcome
絆
KIZUNA JUDO
Bond · Respect · Gentleness
絆 — What we tie together
絆
Kizuna
The bond that holds
礼
Rei
The respect we begin with
柔
Jū
The gentleness that wins
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IPPON
Techniques
MASTER
THE THROW
Precision. Timing. Control.
Perfect the art of balance and execution — one grip, one entry, one throw at a time.
Explore Techniques→About the Academy
Judo is not something you learn alone.
Kizuna Judo is built on 絆 — the bond. The tie between the one who throws and the one who is thrown, between the student and the teacher who corrects them, between a person and the room that expects them on Tuesday.
You cannot practise judo by yourself. Every throw you own was given to you by someone willing to fall for it, a hundred times, so that you could learn. That debt is the art.
We train traditional Kodokan judo with a contemporary edge. Throws, groundwork, randori, kata. Beginners are met where they are. Competitors are sharpened. Everyone bows in.
00+
Years training
000+
Members
6
Days a week
Programs
Four paths, one mat.
試
Shiai — the contest
Competition
For green through brown. Live randori, tournament prep, individual technical refinement, conditioning blocks before the season.
IntermediateTournament prep5x/week
道
Dō — the way
Mastery
Black belt practice and kata study. Refinement, teaching opportunities, deep groundwork systems, and lifetime development.
AdvancedBlack belt pathBy invitation
子
Kodomo — the young ones
Juniors
Judo for kids — confidence, discipline, falling, and friendships. Mat time that turns shy children into composed young athletes.
KidsAges 6+Mon · Wed · Fri
The Bench
Who teaches you matters.
Head Instructor
Sensei Taro Yamada
Yondan · 4th Dan
Decades on the mat across competition and teaching. Specialises in seoi-nage and the principle of kuzushi. The teacher every student remembers.
Competition Coach
Sensei Hanako Yamada
Sandan · 3rd Dan
National medallist and competition strategist. Builds athletes who win. Heads tournament preparation and the senior randori block.
Weekly Schedule
Step on the mat, six days a week.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 — 07:30 | Open Mat | — | Open Mat | — | Open Mat | — |
| 17:00 — 18:00 | Juniors | Juniors | Juniors | Juniors | Juniors | — |
| 18:15 — 19:30 | Foundations | Competition | Foundations | Competition | Foundations | Open Mat |
| 19:45 — 21:00 | Randori | Mastery | Randori | Mastery | Randori | Kata |
Sunday is rest. Schedule subject to change during competition season — call ahead to confirm.
Membership
Pay once. Train always.
Most Chosen
Member
$165
per month
- ·Unlimited classes
- ·Open mat access
- ·Belt grading included
- ·Member-only seminars
Family
$255
per month
- ·Two members, same household
- ·Kids classes included
- ·Member benefits ×2
- ·Save $75/mo vs individual
Visit Us
Come bow in.
Watch a class. Take a trial. Meet the instructors. No appointment needed — but an email lets us know you're coming.
Email the Dojo
Address
000 Street Name · City, Province
Phone
(555) 010-0142
Email
info@kizunajudo.ca
Instagram
@kizunajudo
Hours
Mon — Fri 06:00 — 21:30 · Sat 08:00 — 16:00 · Sun Closed