June 2, 2019
Why Judo and Other Martial Arts Helps Bu...
Mention “martial arts” and “bullying” in the same sentence typically calls to mind The Karate Kid. Many parents and bullying victims make a natural connection between the combat tactics taught in martial arts and “fighting back” against bullies. But to view martial arts that way doesn’t do it nearly enough justice. Martial arts can teach […]
August 2, 2018
Budokai Judo Club: Toronto’s Newest Ju...
Based in North York, Budokai Judo Club is the Greater Toronto’s Area’s (GTA) Go-To Judo Club for professional judo instruction for adults and kids. Known for its physical and psychological benefits (fitness, confidence, self-defense), judo is not only a martial art, but has been an official Olympic sport since 1964; practiced by men, women and children world-wide […]
August 2, 2018
Justin Karn – Canadian Judo Paralympia...
A recent article in the Toronto Star featured Canadian judo Paralympian Justin “The Badger” Karn is on his way to compete in the 2012 London Paralympics for judo. Karn and two other Canadian judoka, Tony Walby and Tim Rees, will be accompanied by veteran coach Tom Thompson to the mirror event of the 2012 London Olympics. […]
August 2, 2018
Toronto Judo News
Breaking Toronto Judo News! A new online judo source and resource that will be Listing Judo Services in Toronto will soon be live for judoka, judo dojos and those seeking judo clubs and judo related services in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond. The soon-to-be launched site proclaims itself as the “top listing website for […]
August 2, 2018
Captain Underpants Tackles Bullies – A...
Captain Underpants, that irreverent hero of your little one’s everyday adventures is taking on an enemy that your children might recognize come this fall – the schoolyard bully. Famed children’s writer Dav Pilkey used his own childhood experiences to write Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers, released on August 28, 2012. Captain Underpants Knows […]
August 2, 2018
Budokai Judo and Martial Arts Club Celeb...
It’s been one month to the day since we held our grand opening and the SNAP Magazine teams for North York and Vaughan were there to capture some of the action – and if you have a look, you’ll see we’re not kidding. Action it is! Take advantage of our free two-week of trial judo lessons […]
August 2, 2018
Boy bullied by teacher and students in g...
An unfortunate 13-year old boy in Washington State was allegedly bullied by his teacher along with classmates in an 8th-grade classroom. It’s the kind of situation to make any parents’ blood boil and highlights the value of martial arts training. Shocking videotaped evidence from student cell phones shows him swung by the arms and legs, […]
August 2, 2018
What Is Kinder Judo?
Here at Budokai Judo Club, we’ve recently begun to offer judo instruction for kids. Our latest offering is Kinder Judo – professional judo instruction for children aged 5 and over. We’re very proud to be offering top martial arts instruction to both children and adults throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Kinder Judo continues in the tradition […]
August 2, 2018
Judo for Self-Defense
How Effective is Judo for Self-Defense? Sure, you’ve seen the movies where one guy takes out a whole crew of the bad guys just by using the right martial arts techniques – but how does it stack up in the real world if you use judo for self-defense? Of the martial arts, Judo is perhaps […]
