Specialties
Judokaa Martial Arts is more than just a martial arts club! We are active in the community and participate in tournaments and demonstrations, province wide. Judokaa is Durham's only santioned Judo and Jiu Jitsu school. Come see what all the buzz is about, and give our family a try. You can print out one of our free week coupons, which will be emailed to you after completing the form after clicking the red button below, for a free week at our club.
History
Established in 2009.
I joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1984 and started the "Canadian Forces Base Calgary Judo Club," which I ran for 2 years before I moved back to Ontario. During my time in the armed forces, I designed a form of combat Jiu Jitsu at the request of the Base Commander that was so successful that it was integrated into a physical training program that was taught to all the members of the LDSH (RC) Lord Strathcona Horse Royal Canadians.
It was a great experience and I learned that Judo and Jiu Jitsu are very practical skills and are at the highest levels of self defense, much of which I employ in my current martial art's self defense training programs.
Judo and Jiu Jitsu techniques, unlike many other forms of martial arts, can be practiced at full power and strength because part of their training program is teaching a person how to fall and roll out of techniques that would otherwise injure your partner.
After returning to Ontario, I took up teaching children Judo and went for my Black
Meet the Business Owner: Kevin l.
Biography
My parent's keen insight into Martial Arts allowed them to give me the "second greatest gift," the introduction to the great sport of Judo at the ripe age of 11.
As a first born young boy growing up in the early seventies, my parents recognized the value of signing me up in an activity or sport that not only kept me active and fit, but also taught me safety skills, like how to properly fall or protect myself, while learning the values of drive, discipline, and commitment, and all while having fun.
I was hooked and took a very serious love to the sport. While much has changed since the seventies, Judo has remained much the same.
