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Shimpokai

Saint John, Canada

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Shimpokai is a long-running judo club in Saint John, New Brunswick, founded in 1959 by former YMCA judo members and named by Gunji Koizumi. Judo remains the heart of the club, with classes for juniors and seniors from age four and drop-ins welcome. Alongside judo, the club runs Shimpokai BJJ, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme registered with the IBJJF that includes women's classes. It trains at the Maritime Opportunity Center on Sand Cove Road, and members compete at provincial events such as the Fredericton UNB Fall Classic, where they have recently won medals. The club also runs community fundraisers.

Address
1216 Sand Cove Rd, Saint John, NB E2M 5V8, Canada
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Judo
Map showing Shimpokai

Training

Affiliation
IBJJF
Founded
1959

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Women-only classes

Your first visit

Beginners
From age 4
Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Coaches

  • Katie Foley

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Amanda Ryall

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/1542796645972550

Questions about Shimpokai

Where is Shimpokai?

Shimpokai is at 1216 Sand Cove Rd, Saint John, NB E2M 5V8, Canada.

Which sports does Shimpokai teach?

Shimpokai is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

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