Instructors

Allan holds the rank of 6th degree black belt (rokudan). He is the chief instructor of the judo club and he has been with Hiro’s Judo Club for over 52 years. - Certified judo instructor in Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - International Judo Federation “B” referee - Member of the Judo Alberta Referee Committee - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Grading Committee - Life Member of Judo Canada

Allan Sattin

Laurie holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (godan). 8-time National Champion in the Women’s -52kg division and brings that competitive focus to her classes - Certified for Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for both the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Coaching Committee as well as the Judo Alberta Women’s Committee

Laurie Wiltshire

Garry holds the rank of 7th degree black belt (shichidan) and has been a member of Hiro’s Judo Club since 1988. He originally started his judo training in Winnipeg and then was an instructor at the University of Alberta Judo Club before coming to Calgary. - Technical Director for Hiro’s Judo Club as well as the current club president - Certified judo instructor in Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - Master Coach Developer for judo - Member of Judo Canada’s NCCP Committee - National “B” referee Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Grading Committee - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Coaching Committee - Life Member of Judo Alberta

Garry Yamashita

Dick holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt (sandan). - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

Dick Sugama

Ray holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (godan). He is one of our senior instructors. - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - National “B” referee and is an active referee at many Provincial events

Ray Teruya

Mohammed holds the rank of 1st degree black belt (shodan). He is a relatively new instructor at Hiro’s Judo Club and stepped in to help out during the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown. - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and works primarily with our Junior Program

Mohammed Abida

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Allan holds the rank of 6th degree black belt (rokudan). He is the chief instructor of the judo club and he has been with Hiro’s Judo Club for over 52 years. - Certified judo instructor in Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - International Judo Federation “B” referee - Member of the Judo Alberta Referee Committee - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Grading Committee - Life Member of Judo Canada

Garry holds the rank of 7th degree black belt (shichidan) and has been a member of Hiro’s Judo Club since 1988. He originally started his judo training in Winnipeg and then was an instructor at the University of Alberta Judo Club before coming to Calgary. - Technical Director for Hiro’s Judo Club as well as the current club president - Certified judo instructor in Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - Master Coach Developer for judo - Member of Judo Canada’s NCCP Committee - National “B” referee Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Grading Committee - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Coaching Committee - Life Member of Judo Alberta

Ray holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (godan). He is one of our senior instructors. - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - National “B” referee and is an active referee at many Provincial events

Laurie holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (godan). 8-time National Champion in the Women’s -52kg division and brings that competitive focus to her classes - Certified for Competition Development under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Learning Facilitator for both the Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses - Member of the Judo Alberta Provincial Coaching Committee as well as the Judo Alberta Women’s Committee

Dick holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt (sandan). - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

Mohammed holds the rank of 1st degree black belt (shodan). He is a relatively new instructor at Hiro’s Judo Club and stepped in to help out during the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown. - Certified as a Dojo Instructor under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and works primarily with our Junior Program

Copyright © 2021 Hiro's Judo Club. All rights reserved.