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POLICE JUDO
Police Judo is designed to help develop physical literacy, coordination, fitness and resilience through judo. The program provides participants with opportunities to progress from beginner through black belt while developing skills that support lifelong physical activity, confidence and personal growth.
Students learn the philosophy and principles of judo, including the most important principle of Police Judo: “take care of one’s partner.” There is no punching, striking or kicking. Training focuses on judo techniques including throws, grappling and groundwork, along with physical literacy and practical self-defence skills.
Training takes place on the custom-built sprung training floor at Odd Squad Productions Society in Burnaby.
Odd Squad’s Physical Literacy Pathway uses the philosophy of judo to help develop perseverance, respect, resilience, confidence and responsibility through physical activity.
Kids Police Judo
Programs designed to build physical literacy, confidence, coordination and judo skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Family Judo
Lead Instructor: Launa Hinton
Family Judo introduces children to basic judo movement and techniques in a safe and engaging setting. Children develop balance, coordination, discipline, cooperation and respect while building confidence and a positive foundation for physical activity.
Sunday Kids Judo
Lead Instructor: Yuki Yokosawa
Students develop judo techniques including throws, pins and groundwork while building strength, agility, focus and confidence. Training emphasizes safety, respect, individual progress and teamwork.
Intro to Kids Judo
Lead Instructor: Takumi Saito
This introductory program teaches basic judo movements and skills through games and activities. Children learn safe falling and break-falls, judo etiquette, rules and respect while developing a foundation for continued training.
Additional classes can be opened when six or more participants are interested.
Friday Kids Judo
Lead Instructor: Yuki Yokosawa
This class balances technical development, physical conditioning and mental focus. Students refine throws, pins and groundwork while learning combinations, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Police Judo Training
Programs range from teen judo and introductory training through recreational and advanced Police Judo.
Teens Judo
Lead Instructor: S/Cst. Chin-I Hsiang
Teen Judo combines judo, self-defence, fitness and progressive skill development. Students develop throws, pins and groundwork while building confidence, discipline, focus and resilience.
Women’s Judo
Lead Instructor: Yuki Yokosawa
Self-Defence: Launa Hinton & Cst. Laura Shaw
The female-focused program combines judo, self-defence, fitness and physical literacy in a supportive environment designed to develop confidence, personal safety, awareness and leadership.
Intro to Police Judo
Mondays • 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Lead Instructor: Launa Hinton
This 10-week beginner program introduces safe falling, basic standing and groundwork techniques, balance, coordination and body awareness. Training also includes practical self-defence, joint-locking and standard handcuffing techniques.
Recreational Police Judo
Lead Instructor: Brian Shipper
Training focuses on recreational judo fundamentals with particular attention to techniques applicable to law enforcement. Classes incorporate groundwork, high-yield throws, conditioning and continued skill development.
New students are encouraged to complete Intro to Police Judo first.
Recreational Police Judo – Advanced
Thursdays • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Lead Instructor: Ret. Sgt. Toby Hinton
Tuesday is an open recreational practice for developing judo skills and throws. Thursday training focuses primarily on groundwork and transitions from throws into groundwork.
Judo Fundamentals
Lead Instructor: Keith Durrant
Kodokan Judo 7th Degree Black Belt
Instructor Keith Durrant brings more than 35 years of judo training and experience to a practice focused on developing the fundamental skills essential to judo.
Saturday Circuits & Judo Fitness
Lead Instructor: Ret. Sgt. Mark Steinkampf
This program focuses on fitness, self-defence and tactical aspects of Police Judo training. It is particularly suited to people interested in or currently working in law enforcement.
Beginners are encouraged to complete the Intro course first.
Police Judo Calendar
The live Zen Planner calendar is the most current source for class schedules, changes and cancellations.
Please check the calendar regularly for current class times, changes and cancellations.
Membership & Participant Requirements
Complete the applicable Judo BC membership and required participant documentation before stepping onto the mat.
Judo BC & Judo Canada
All Police Judo students require an active Judo BC membership and associated liability waiver before stepping onto the training floor.
Already a member?
Use the renewal portal.
New to Judo BC?
Use the new-member registration portal.
2026–27 FEE SCHEDULE
Introduction to Judo Membership
Participants in Intro to Police Judo require the Introduction to Judo Judo BC membership.
The current 2026–27 fee schedule lists this introductory membership at $20.
Students continuing into other Police Judo classes must obtain the appropriate annual Judo BC membership.
VIEW FEE SCHEDULEPAR-Q
Prior to stepping onto the mat, students must complete the annual Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
Once completed, email the form to:
zenplanner@oddsquad.com
PAR-Q & FORMSInjury Reporting
If you are injured during a Police Judo activity, advise an instructor.
The instructor will complete the Police Judo Incident/Injury Report and attach it to your Zen Planner profile.
INJURY REPORT INFORMATIONStay Connected with Zen Planner
Use Zen Planner to manage your Police Judo membership and stay up to date with your training.
View current classes and cancellations.
Access and sign waivers and forms.
Review membership access and account information.
Track attendance and profile information.
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you to the organizations that make it possible to run Police Judo and support our commitment to physical literacy, youth development and community-based programming.
Ready to Step Onto the Mat?
Visit PoliceJudo.ca for current class availability, registration information and the latest Police Judo program updates.