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Antoine Bouchard had a flawless day on Saturday april 22nd at the Pan American Open in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Quebecer was never in any danger in his four bouts, and sailed to the top step of the podium in the Under 73 kg class. let's hear what he has to say in this next One On One with Garmamie.Support the show

Kyle Reyes (-100 kg) experienced one of the best days of his judo career  at the Judo World Championships in Tashkent. The 29-year-old judoka was untouchable right through to the grand final, where he was finally bested by local hero Muzaffarbek Turoboyev. Reyes therefore departs Uzbekistan with the title of runner-up world champion.The gold medal match ended on a somewhat controversial note. Turoboyev had already received two penalties and, according to the commentators, seemed on the verge of receiving a third for non-combativity, with about 30 seconds remaining on the clock. However, the referee did not issue a penalty on the sequence. The bout therefore went into overtime, where Turoboyev managed to throw Reyes to the ground and claim the win.Support the show

 After his victories, the judoka made a ‘gator’ sign - a gesture that resonated and spread on social media. "It’s my signature technique on the ground, the 'gator'! I wrap my legs around my opponent and turn," the 29-year-old enthusiastically explained.  Après ses victoires, le judoka a fait un signe d'alligator, un geste qui a fait écho sur les médias sociaux. « C’est ma technique signature au sol, le « gator »! J’entoure mon adversaire avec mes jambes et je tourne », a expliqué avec enthousiasme l’athlète de 29 ans. Support the show

Canadians Mohab ElNahas and Étienne Briand went head-to-head in the under-81 kg final at the European Open in Prague, Czech Republic on Sunday. At the end of a hard-fought duel, ElNahas was crowned champion after scoring an ippon.Support the show

For the 15th year, the Brad Farrow Bursary is awarded to promising non-carded student athletes who demonstrate a commitment and dedication to training to help them pursue their athletic careers, develop their full potential and achieve their dreams. Since 2007 it is 60 000$ that has been distributed to numerous athletes.Brad Farrow was inducted into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame as an athlete in 1997 for his outstanding performance during his national team career. His outstanding results include: Three-time Olympic team member and eleven-time Canadian champion. Mr. Farrow wanted to give back to his sport and this bursary is entirely dependent on his contribution.Pour la 15e année cette année, la bourse Brad Farrow est décernée à des athlètes-étudiants prometteurs non brevetés qui se distinguent par leur engagement et leur dévouement à l’entraînement afin de les aider à poursuivre leur parcours sportif, développer leur plein potentiel et réaliser leurs rêves. C’est plus de 60 000$ qui a été remis à de nombreux athlètes.Brad Farrow a été intronisé au Temple de la renommée de Judo Canada en tant qu’athlète en 1997 pour ses performances exceptionnelles au cours de sa carrière avec l’équipe nationale. Ses résultats exceptionnels incluent : trois fois membre de l’équipe olympique et onze fois champion canadien. M. Farrow voulait redonner à son sport et cette bourse dépend entièrement de sa contributionSupport the show

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ONE ON ONECatherine Naulleau Dt.P. M.Sc. / Diététiste, Nutritionniste du sportNutrition advice for Judo competitors, from recreational to elite competitors.Conseils nutritionnels pour les compétiteurs de judo, des compétiteurs récréatifs aux compétiteurs d'élite.Support the show

CHAT WITH PATHow to train during a pandemic.Comment s'entraîner en temps de pandémie.Support the show

ONE ON ONE Mahjoub acknowledged in a 2011 interview with an Iranian newspaper that he threw a match against a German judoka to avoid competing against Israeli judoka Or Sasson at the September 2011 Tashkent Judo World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.[5] "If I refused to compete with the Israeli, they would have suspended our judo federation for four years", he said.[5][6][7]In the 2012 Summer Olympics (where he might have had to face Israeli judoka Arik Ze'evi, the 2012 European champion and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist who was one of the favorites), he withdrew from competition at the last moment.[5] Iranian authorities announced that he had a "critical digestive system infection".[5][8] Before the Olympics, Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mohammad Abbasi had said that "not competing with Zionist athletes is one of the values and sources of pride of the Iranian people and its athletes."[5]He has since fled Iran and now resides as a refugee in Canada.[9] He was nominated to the Refugee Olympic Team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in the sport of judoSupport the show

CHAT WITH PATJudo Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Antoine Valois-Fortier as coach of the senior national team. The recently retired athlete and 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist will guide a revitalized team that is poised to embark on a new Olympic cycle leading to Paris and beyond.Nicolas Gill did not hesitate for a moment when his former protégé expressed an interest in retiring from competition and taking on a new role, while remaining at the heart of judo.Judo Canada est fière d’annoncer la nomination d’Antoine Valois-Fortier à titre d’entraîneur de l’équipe nationale senior. Fraîchement retraité en tant qu’athlète, le médaillé de bronze des Jeux olympiques de Londres (2012) sera à la tête d’une équipe renouvelée et prête à amorcer un nouveau cycle olympique menant jusqu’à Paris et même au-delà.De ses propres dires, Nicolas Gill n’a pas hésité une seconde lorsque son ancien protégé a signifié son intérêt à se retirer de la compétition pour changer de rôle, tout en restant au cœur du judo.Support the show

Tokyo 2020 Analysis & Predictions / Analyses & prédictions.Support the show

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1st Kata Nationals Online - Le 1er National de kata en ligne1st Online Grading - Le 1er passage de grade en ligne1st Kata Judge Certification Online - La 1ère certification de juge de kata en ligneAnd much more / Et bien plusSupport the show

International Federation Service Manager for Olympic and Paralympic Judo - TOKYO 2020Chief of International Department - All Japan Judo FederationSupport the show

Championne du Monde 2003 World ChampionNew Judo Canada assistant National Coach - Nouvel assistante entraîneure nationalSupport the show