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The Team

Eric Charlebois


  • 4th-dan black belt (Yondan)
  • NCCP Competition-Development formed (NCCP Level 3)
  • NCCP Dojo Instructor certified (NCCP Level 2)
  • Technical Director
  • Over 40 years of experience in judo
  • Teaches classes for U6 to U10 and teens/adults

Javier Gorriz

  • 2nd-dan black belt (Nidan
  • PNCE-certified dojo instructor (PNCE 2)
  • Brown belt in BJJ
  • Teaches classes for teens and adults

Michael Guerault

  • 1st Dan Black Belt (Shodan)
  • IJF Instructor Certificate (in progress)
  • NCCP Dojo Instructor Certification (NCCP Level 2)
  • Has represented Canada in international competitions on several occasions
  • Medalist at the Canadian Championships
  • Teaches classes for U9–U14 and teens/adults

Jean-Simon Maurice

  • 1st-dan black belt (Shodan)
  • NCCP-certified assistant dojo instructor (NCCP Level 1)
  • Black belt in BJJ
  • Teaches Saturday Teens/Adults class

Patrick Brunette

  • Brown belt
  • NCCP-certified dojo instructor (NCCP Level 2)
  • NCCP-certified assistant dojo instructor (NCCP Level 1)
  • Assistant instructor for U6 through U14

Testimonials

Testimonial from Samuel

The club has a warm, family-like atmosphere. No matter your age or skill level, everyone is treated with respect and has a place on the tatami. You can tell that the senseis love sharing their passion for judo and the values that go along with it: respect, discipline, perseverance, and mutual support. I sincerely recommend the Futagawa Judo Club to anyone who wants to discover judo or continue to improve in a positive and motivating environment. It’s a club you’ll want to come back to week after week.

Testimonial from Luc

For me, it’s been a wonderful discovery: a place that motivates you and makes you love sports. Judo: a discipline that’s quietly carving out a place in our lives. I signed up simply out of curiosity, and now I live and breathe judo. The coaches are excellent and highly experienced: they’re encouraging, attentive, and will help you find and develop your own style, whether your goal is to get in shape, compete, or simply push your limits. Everyone pitches in at the club: mutual support and camaraderie are the order of the day. Highly, highly recommended.

Testimonial from Arianne

The club experience is all about safety, encouragement, and fun! The senseis are attentive to their students’ individual needs and are always there to help us improve. It’s a joy to discover a sport in an atmosphere of healthy competition and camaraderie!