Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc.

Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc. The Yaruki Judo Academy operates in Carstairs and accepts students of all ability levels age 6 and up

Training happens on the mat, but the moments that shape us most often happen off the mat. They happen in these quiet con...
06/13/2026

Training happens on the mat, but the moments that shape us most often happen off the mat. They happen in these quiet conversations when a student is struggling and an instructor or mentor chooses to listen before they speak.

True mentorship is about seeing beyond the student in front of you and believing in the person they can become. It’s where trust is built, confidence is restored, and lessons are learned that last far beyond martial arts.

Years from now, students may forget a drill or a tournament result, but they’ll remember the mentor who listened, believed in them, and helped them find strength when they needed it most. That’s where the real impact is made.

Renovations are under way! Looking forward to all the changes and the new training environment! This is going to be a ...
06/08/2026

Renovations are under way! Looking forward to all the changes and the new training environment! This is going to be a huge level up for Yaruki and Carstairs!!

Hey Yaruki Family!Sensei Chris's Nidan was getting a little long in the tooth and he FINALLY decided it was time to upgr...
06/07/2026

Hey Yaruki Family!

Sensei Chris's Nidan was getting a little long in the tooth and he FINALLY decided it was time to upgrade!

Please help me in congratulating Sensei Chris Kennedy on grading to his Sandan! 🥋🎉🥋🎉🥋

Thank you James Hardy and Emmily Bessey for helping Chris with this accomplishment! We appreciate you both so much!

- Mel

05/18/2026

This is a fantastic video showing some highlights from the Canadian National Championships held in Calgary this weekend.

Judo is coming to Hugh Sutherland School in September! Available to any students in grades 5-12, sign up when you pick your options!

The upcoming season is going to be a great experience for Carstairs. We will see you on the mats!

As the Yaruki Judo Club season begins to wind down, we wanted to share some more photos of our amazing athletes! These ...
05/11/2026

As the Yaruki Judo Club season begins to wind down, we wanted to share some more photos of our amazing athletes! These incredible kids fought in the Katsuta Kup and were extremely successful!

In fact, we took 9 athletes to the event and came home with 9 medals!!! 4 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze.

These results are exciting on so many levels. They speak to the quality Judo program being run right here in Carstairs. They are proof of the hard work and commitment of our instructors. They are the result of the dedication and loyalty of local parents. And, most importantly, they are the proof these kids need that all their hard work and consistent effort is WORTH IT.

Kids need to see that, in life, we EARN the things we WORK HARDEST for, they aren't just given to us. That's what these kids did, they EARNED these medals! Great job everyone!!!

The Yaryki Judo Academy has some big changes coming this summer and I can't wait to see all our hard working Junior, Teen, and Adult members again in the new season!!!

Meet Corbin! Corbin has been a member of the Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc. for five years and has become a tremend...
05/03/2026

Meet Corbin! Corbin has been a member of the Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc. for five years and has become a tremendous asset to our dojo!

Corbin currently trains three nights a week and has achieved the rank of Green belt. This year has seen some fantastic milestones for Corbin, including competing at the Alberta Winter Games!

However, more important than his increasing proficiency in Judo is the man Corbin is becoming. He has begun volunteering with our Junior program to help our younger members. He constantly takes a leadership role, even in the adult class. And today he became the first member of Yaruki to step up and get certified as a referee. All of this, and he is only 13 years old!

Corbin is a walking testament to the mission of Yaruki. We want to build better people through the promotion of values like honor, integrity, discipline, respect, courage and confidence. Corbin is building and displaying these values everyday while giving back to Carstairs and the Judo community.

Congratulations Corbin, we salute you!

Today the Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc. attended the Katsuta Kup in Raymond. We had 9 fighters in attendance, alo...
05/03/2026

Today the Yaruki Judo & Fitness Academy Inc. attended the Katsuta Kup in Raymond. We had 9 fighters in attendance, along with a young man starting his journey as a referee. EVERY ONE OF OUR FIGHTERS TOOK HOME A MEDAL EARNED THROUGH THEIR EFFORTS ON THE MATS!!

Yaruki came home with 4 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals! We also brought home a newly certified Provincial Level C referee.

This was a tremendous day for our club and we will be sharing more about each of our incredible fighters over the next few days!

Judo is so much more than just a martial art, and each of these students proves it in their own unique way. Stay tuned!

Carstairs Parents LOOK! Judo will be available to your kids at Hugh Sutherland School starting in September!!The Yaruki...
04/29/2026

Carstairs Parents LOOK! Judo will be available to your kids at Hugh Sutherland School starting in September!!

The Yaruki Judo Academy has partnered with HSS and we will be running a Judo Academy for students in grades 5-12 this fall. The program will be broken into three age groups (Grades 5+6, Grades 7+8 and Grades 9-12) and will run from September to mid April. The students will take part in Judo training 3 times per week and the cost will include their uniform and Judo Canada registration.

This will be a full Judo curriculum, building confidence and positive self worth while providing your children with skills and values for the rest of their life! And the best part: it take place during the school day, so your evenings are not tied up with after school sports!!!

Registration for this program is completed through Hugh Sutherland School and all associated fees will be processed with your school fees in September. Don't miss out on this awesome program for your children!! We look forward to seeing them on the mats!

04/24/2026

Still managed to get in some good circuit training tonight....even though attendance was a bit light. Those of you who didn't make it....I know who you are.

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1224 Gough Road
Carstairs, AB
T0M0N0

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Monday 6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:45pm - 8:30pm

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