Starting judo for the first time, whether it’s you or your child stepping onto the mat, comes with a lot of unknowns. What do you wear? What do you bring? Will it feel intimidating? At Ishikawa Judo Club, new families walk through these same questions every season, so here’s a clear, practical guide to your…
Parents thinking about judo for their child in Burnaby almost always ask the same question first: is my child actually ready for this? It is a reasonable thing to wonder. Judo looks physical, structured, and a little intimidating from the outside. But readiness for judo has less to do with athletic ability than most parents…
Ishikawa Judo Club trains inside the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby, the only judo club in the region built around Japanese-Canadian heritage.
One of the first things parents ask when their child starts judo is: “How long does it take to get a black belt?” It’s a fair question: the belt is visible, tangible, and easy to understand. But for kids who train at Ishikawa Judo Club in Burnaby, the belts are just markers along a much…
Thinking about trying judo in Burnaby? Here’s what to expect at your first class at Ishikawa Judo Club, for kids, teens, and adults.
