Fernie Judo Club members fight to win

Two members of the Fernie Judo Club competed in the Canadian National Judo Championships.

Kara Goodman, right, fought off her opponent during the Canadian National Judo Championships.

Kara Goodman, right, fought off her opponent during the Canadian National Judo Championships.

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After a long season of training, competitions and provincial training camps, two members of the Fernie Judo Club competed in the Canadian National Judo Championships held in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec on May 15 and 16.

Kara Goodman competed in the Junior Women’s U18 (-57 kg category) against other national competitors, and Fernie club alumni Liam Teetzel competed in Junior men U18 (-73 kg category).

Teetzel’s younger brother Noah was also eligible for the Provincial team but had to withdraw from competition due to a mid-season injury.

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