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Yellowknife Judo Club
Yellowknife is the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories and is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional land of Dene First Nations. The Yellowknife Judo Club is a privately run dojo affiliated with the NWT Judo Association that offers a large variety of judo programs in the city to ensure there is something for everyone!
Location: Basement of Quality Inn & Suites, 5010 49 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Executive Director / Head Coach
jean.pierre@nwtjudoassociation.ca
Assistant Coaches
chantal.steitzer@nwtjudoassociation.ca
JUDO CANADA AFFILIATION
Judo Canada affiliation fees for all members of the Yellowknife Judo Club are charged to your Zen profile and then processed on Trackie by the administrator chloe.malin@nwtjudoassociation.ca
FIND YOUR JUDO CANADA NUMBER
https://judocanada.org/membership/
All athletes and coaches of the NWT Judo Association must be affiliated with Judo Canada. This is a mandatory annual fee of $60. Judo Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of judo in Canada. Affiliation with Judo Canada insures that all active members are insured for accidents, receive recognized belt promotions, and are covered by national policies.
There are several different Judo Canada affiliation types:
Yudansha $60: For full members with a Shodan belt rank or higher, participating in our regular programming for adults and teens. Also competing in territorial and national tournaments.
Mudansha $60: For full members with any coloured belt rank participating in our regular programming for adults, teens or children. Also competing in territorial and national tournaments.
Introduction $10: For first time members who are trying judo in one of our introduction programs with a maximum length of 15 weeks throughout the year. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
School $5: For students participating in our in school and after school programs as well as PD day camps.
If at any point a member upgrades their Introduction or School membership to a full membership, full fees are owed.
ADULT JUDO
Age: 16+
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday 1:30 - 2:30pm
Open Mat
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 9:30pm
Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm
Competition Development
Monday & Friday 18:30 - 20:00
Ready to challenge yourself and get fit? Our Adult Judo program is open to members 16 and older, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience. We focus on building skills, promoting fitness and encouraging personal growth—all in a fun and supportive environment!
All adult memberships includes Competition Development (Comp. Dev.) and Open Mat training
Membership Options
$100 MONTHLY Adult Judo (Automatic monthly renewal)
$450 FALL Adult Judo (Sept 8, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026)
$750 WINTER/SUMMER Adult Judo (Jan 12, 2027 - Aug 28, 2027)
$1000 ANNUAL Adult Judo (Sept 8, 2026 - Aug 28, 2027)
*Annual memberships are only available for purchase during first two months of the season*
CONTACT TO REGISTER
chloe.malin@nwtjudoassociation.ca
TEENS JUDO
Age: 13 - 15
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Saturday 12:00 - 1:30pm
Open Mat
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 9:30pm
Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm
Competition Development
Monday & Friday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Looking for a fun way to get fit and boost your confidence? Our Teens Judo program is open to those 13 and older. Judo helps reduce stress, improve fitness, and build respect, discipline, and control—all while having fun in a supportive environment!
All teen memberships includes Competition Development (Comp. Dev.) and Open Mat training
Membership Options
$450 FALL Teens Judo (Sept 8, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026)
$750 WINTER/SUMMER Teens Judo (Jan 12, 2027 - Aug 28, 2027)
$1000 ANNUAL Teens Judo (Sept 8, 2026 - Aug 28, 2027)
*Annual memberships are only available for purchase during first two months of the season*
CONTACT TO REGISTER
KIDS JUDO I
Age: 6 - 8
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:25pm
Saturday 10:00 - 10:55am
Our Kids Judo I program is deigned for ages 6 to 9 years old and is a safe and fun way to reduce stress while increasing one's physical fitness, confidence and overall well being. Judo is a martial art that allows judoka to learn respect, discipline, responsibility and control.
Membership Options
$300 FALL Kids Judo I (Sept 8, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026)
$400 WINTER/SPRING Kids Judo I (Jan 12, 2027 - June 12, 2027)
$600 ANNUAL Kids Judo I (Sept 8, 2026 - June 12, 2027)
*Annual memberships are only available for purchase during first two months of the season*
CONTACT TO REGISTER
KIDS JUDO II
Age: 9 - 12
Monday & Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00pm
Our Kids Judo II program is designed for ages 9 to 12 years old and is a safe and fun way to reduce stress while increasing one's physical fitness, confidence and overall well being. Judo is a martial art that allows judoka to learn respect, discipline, responsibility and control.
Membership Options
$400 FALL Kids Judo II (Sept 10, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026)
$500 WINTER/SPRING Kids Judo II (Jan 11, 2027 - June 12, 2027)
$800 ANNUAL Kids Judo II (Sept 10, 2026 - June 12, 2027)
*Annual memberships are only available for purchase during first two months of the season*
CONTACT TO REGISTER
GIRLS ONLY JUDO
Age: 7 - 12
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30pm
The NWT Judo Association's goal is to ensure that anyone that wants to participate in judo can do so! This is why we run a FREE year-long Girls Only Judo program.
FAMILY JUDO
Age: 3 - 5 (Accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Family Judo I: Sunday 9:00 - 9:45am
Family Judo II: Sunday 10:00 - 10:45am
Our Family Judo program is designed for ages 3 to 6 accompanied by a parent or guardian who are interested in learning judo through fun and interactive games.
To accommodate more families, this class is now being offered in two sections on Sunday morning.
Membership Options
$120 FALL Family Judo I (Oct 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026)
$120 FALL Family Judo II (Oct 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026)
$120 WINTER Family Judo I (Jan 10, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027)
$120 WINTER Family Judo II (Jan 10, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027)
$120 SPRING Family Judo I (April 4, 2027 - June 6, 2027)
$120 SPRING Family Judo I (April 4, 2027 - June 6, 2027)
CONTACT TO REGISTER
WOMXN FIREWEED JUDO
Age: 18+
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00pm
Inspired by the resilience of fireweed, this program supports women, womxn, and non-binary individuals in building strength, confidence, and connection through judo, in a safe, inclusive space.
The Womxn Fireweed Judo Program has been generously funded by the Women's Initiatives Grant through the GNWT Executive and Indigenous Affairs Department.
Membership Options
$40 Womxn Fireweed Judo (September 16, 20276- June 9, 2027)
CONTACT TO REGISTER