Welcome to Lake Country Judo Club
Judo History
Judo, which means "The Gentle Way", is a Japanese martial art based upon the ancient techniques of jujutsu. Dr. Jigoro Kano, President of the University of Education in Tokyo, developed judo in 1882. Dr. Kano, who had studied jujutsu in his youth, incorporated the best of these ancient techniques into the new art of Judo. Dr. Kano subsequently founded the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan as an place to teach his new art.
Judo Techniques
About Lake Country Judo Club
Lake Country Judo Club has been active in Okanagan, Lake Country / Winfield British Columbia since 1981. Founded by Sensei Bob Griechen (Black Belt 5th degree) the club is currently run by Bob and his son Keith Griechen (Black Belt 3rd Degree). The club has a junior ( 6 - 12 yrs old )and senior class ( 13 up ).
Sensei Keith and Chris Smiley (Black Belt 2nd Degree) perform a quick demonstration