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JUDO CANADA / JUDO ONTARIO
REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
Based in Scarborough and in partnership with Judo Canada, Judo Ontario operates one of Canada's Regional Training Centres. The RTC program provides a centralized world class training environment in Ontario for aspiring full-time U16 to U21 athletes who wish to transition onto the international competitive circuit and to the National Training Centre in Montreal.
This program is open for application to all judoka from all provinces across Canada.
The RTC program provides opportunity for the greater volume of training needed to succeed at the higher levels of competitive judo. Athletes will have access to international level coaching, technical/tactical skills, individualized strength & conditioning, goal setting and further support services through the Canadian Institute of Sport.
Regional Training Centre Ontario - Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Benefits of the RTC / High Performance Program
The RTC program helps to bridge the gap between club training and the eventual transition to the National Training Centre and is an important step along the Judo Canada performance pathway for those wanting to pursue athletic excellence.
• World class technical and tactical judo training 5 days per week.
• Individualized strength and conditioning program.
• Individual performance and competition plans.
• Accessibility to multiple secondary and higher education establishments.
• Access to mental performance, nutrition and medical support
• Subsidized costs for National & International event travel
Judo Ontario Coaching Staff
Regional Training Centre Head Coach: An Jeonghwan 5th Dan
An is a former IJF world championship medalist. He is also a multiple time IJF tour medalist and joins Judo Ontario after consecutive roles as national team coach for both Korea and Spain.
History of RTC / High Performance Program
Since its establishment in 2012, the Judo Ontario RTC program has consistently improved year on year, with its program delivery, facility access and major championship results. The RTC Ontario program has a history of working with and producing some of Ontario's best athletes before their successful transition to the National training Centre in Montreal.
The RTC program has included athletes like; Jessica Klimkait, Shady El Nahas, Kelita Stevens (Zupancic), Bradley Langlois, Mohab El Nahas, Martin Rygielski, Benjamin Kendrick, Keagan Young, Amr Abd Elrehim & Lasha Tsatsalashvili.
During its history, athletes have won multiple major championship medals and numerous international tournament medals, including the IJF Tour. The RTC program will continue to fully support & develop the next generation of athletes.
• Part-Time RTC (HP Program): 3 sessions per week plus own club training.
• Full-Time RTC (NTC Transition): 5 sessions* per week plus own club training.
*Dependant on academic/work schedule
For more information on the Regional Training Centre, email: headprovincialcoach@judoontario.ca
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