On  Saturday,  January  17th,  2015,  Judo  Ontario  athletes  and  coaches  had  the  opportunity  to  learn  winning  techniques  from  2007  Sr.  World  Judo  Champion,  Luciano  Correa.  

Luciano,  a  Brazilian  National  Team  Member  won  a  bronze  medal  at  the  2005  World  Championships  and  a  gold  medal  at  the  2007  World  Championships.    Additionally,  he  won  a  gold  medal  at  the  2011  Pan  American  Games  and  silver  at  the  2014  Pan  American  Championships.  

During  the  clinic  he  led  the  group  through  the  technical  details  of  his  favourite  moves  and  circulated  around  the  mat  to  help  athletes  and  coaches.    At  the  end  of  the  clinic,  during  the  Q  &  A  period,  he  discussed  his  rigorous  twice  a  day  training  schedule  and  his  intense  strength  and  conditioning  program.  

 

The  clinic  was  well  attended  with  athletes  from  the  following  clubs  in  attendance:    Ajax  Budokan,  Full  Circle  Judo  Club,  M&D  Siladi,  Hayabusakan,  Formokan,  JCCC  Judokai,  Scarborough  Dojo,  Sheffield  Judo,  Trent  Judo  Club,  Kawasaki  Rendokan,  Tora  Judo  Club,  Kaizen,  Shinbukan,  and  Taifu.  

Many   thanks   to   those   who   supported   the   program.     This   type   of  support,   allows   Judo   Ontario   to   continue   to   bring  more   innovative  and  valuable  programs  to  its  members.    Thanks  also  to  Pedro  Guedes  for   organizing   the   event,   and   to   the   Ajax   Budokan   Judo   Club   for  hosting.    It  is  programs  like  these  that  will  make  Ontario  stronger.  

 

Photos  from  this  clinic  and  other  Judo  Ontario  events  can  be  found  at:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/aartje/sets/72157636732318424/  

LUCIANO  CORREA  

2007  World  Champion