HIGH DANS

Jessica became Ontario's first & Canada's second ever Senior World Champion in 2021 and made history by becoming Canada's first ever female judo olympic medalist, on her Olympic debut, in Tokyo 2020. She was also Canada's first ever World Cadet Champion in 2013 and has won 20+ International medals including the Pan Am Championships. Jessica topped the IJF Rankings, reaching #1 in 2020 and 2021.

Shady made his Team Canada debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he narrowly missed out on the podium, placing 5th. He has won multiple IJF Tour medals including two Pan American Championship titles in 2019 and 2020 and also placed 5th at the 2020 IJF World Championships in Budapest, 2020. He is currently ranked #2 on the IJF -100kg rankings. (11/21)

Tony was a member of the 2012-2016 Paralympic teams. In addition, Tony was a member of the able-bodied Canadian Judo team for 16 years with multiple medals at the Canadian Championships including winning gold at the 2008 Canadian Championships in the Heavyweight Category. He has worked closely with his Paralympic coach Tom Thompson.

Kelita was a member of the 2012-16 Olympic Teams and qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, before retiring from competitive judo. She had great success at international tournaments with 4 Pan American Titles and 25 medals in the IJF World Tour. In July 2013

she also ascended to No.1 in IJF -70kg World Rankings.

Bill traveled around the world training and competing in World and paralympic events. In addition, Bill has also competed in a number of able-bodied competitions. Bill worked closely with his coach Tom Thompson over several years and excelled in international competitions, allowing him to qualify for the Sydney, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Kimberly was one of Ontario's world-class athletes during the 1990s. She placed in a number of international competitions during her career and represented Canada with distinction. Kimberly is an NCCP certified level 3 coach and continues to coach at various national and international events.

Nathalie was a former Canadian Champion and medalist at various international tournaments. Her career culminated in 1996 with a selection to the Canadian Olympic Team. Nathalie was a very passionate and skilled player who fought with a lot of heart. She currently heads up the ECLIPSE program for Judo Canada.

Michelle is Ontario's only female three-time Olympian. She was a mainstay on the National Team and lead a very strong women's team in the '90s. A very powerful competitor who managed a number of top 8 finishes at the world level. Michelle placed in a number of international competitions and was several times Canadian Champion.

Roman was several times Canadian Champion and dominated his division for several years. Romans career came to fruition with a selection to the 1992 Olympic Team. Currently, he owns and operates Hatashita Enterprises, who has been a sponsor for Judo Ontario for some time now.

Sandra was the first and only Canadian female athlete for Judo to qualify for the Olympics as a demonstration sport in 1988. Sandra was many times Canadian Champion and was a mainstay on the National Team for many years. She was a Pan American Games gold medalist as well as placing in a number of international tournaments. Sandra is a certified NCCP level 3 coach.

Craig was one of Canada's best athletes during the 1980s. He was a former Canadian Champion who was continually winning medals in international competition. Craig is a member of Who's Who in Canadian Sport. Craig also made time to pursue his university education at Concordia University. He is a level 3 NCCP certified coach who holds the rank of 7th dan.

Glenn competed in two Olympics and was very successful with a 5th place finish in Los Angeles in 1984. Glenn was many times Canadian Champion and did well on the international circuit. Glenn was a two time World University medalist. Glenn is a very successful businessman who owns and operates a number of companies in Toronto.

Kevin was a member of the 1984-88 Olympic Teams. His greatest achievement came with a bronze medal at the 1981 World Championships. Kevin placed in a number of World Class tournaments and was several times Canadian Champion. He has held various positions on the Judo Ontario and Judo Canada Board of Directors. Kevin holds the rank of 7th dan.

Phil was a member of the 1980-84-88 Olympic Teams. His greatest achievement came with a bronze medal at the 1981 World Championships. He was many times Canadian Champion and placed in a number of World-class tournaments. Phil teaches a number of martial arts at the Takahashi Judo Club. Phil holds the rank of 7th dan.

Rainer was a member of the 1976 Olympic Team and Pan American Games champion in 1975. He was many times Canadian Champion and holds the rank of 6th dan. Rainer was also one of the first Ontario athletes to live and train at the National Training Centre in Montreal and opened the door for future Ontario athletes to move to the National Training Centre. 

Wayne was a member of the 1976 Olympic Team. He is a certified Level 3 NCCP coach and a former National Coach. Wayne was a gold medalist at the 1975 Pan-American Games as well as multiple time Canadian Champion. He currently operates the Olympia Judo Club in Kitchener, ON. Wayne holds the rank of 7th dan and has also been a member of the Provincial Grading Board.