Blasts From the Past

The following pictures have been submitted by members of the NLJA. If you have any old pictures or photos that you feel are appropriate for this page, please forward them. They will be scanned and returned to you.

Shodan Grading 1971 - Three successful candidates for Shodan and their Sensei. April 1971. Clockwise from top left: Pat Linehan, Fred Dyke, Alain LeGal, Sensei Yves LeGal

Canada Winter Games 1975 - From The Evening Telegram, Feb. 26/1975: "Gerard LeGal, 19, of St. John's, Nfld. was stripped to the waist during Judo action in the 187-pound division at the Canada Winter Games in Lethbridge, Alta. last week. He had his kimono ripped off by 19-year old Walter Hornby of Winnipeg during their bout on Thursday."

Churchill Falls, Labrador Judo Club (circa 1970). The Sensei (third row, right) is Yves Fontaine. The aspiring yellow belt in front of him (middle row, right) is SJBJJ's Blair Bradbury

Churchill Falls, Labrador Judo Club Crest -1970

MUN Dojo late 1960's - Pat Linehan takes Fred Dyke gently to the mat under the watchful eye of Sensei Yves LeGal during a randori session at MUN dojo in the late 60's. Looking on are Bill Buffett and the late Graham Burt.

MUN Dojo late 1960's - Pat Linehan and Fred Dyke continue into a Ne-Waza session during a randori session in the late 60's

Pat Linehan receiving his Nidan from Sensei Yves LaGal, May 1982.

Dave Crane / Cyril Snook / Keith Billard Late '60's

A young Aden White receives his medal at Provincial competition at MUN dojo in January of 1974 (this is about as small as he gets, folks)

Wayne Baggs & Alain LeGal square off in competition at MUN dojo, in November of 1973. In the judge's chair is Pat Linehan

Sankyo's Sensei Joe Coffey throws Uke Doug Vatcher with Uki-Otoshi. The year is 1976; the place is MUN dojo and they are practicing Nage No Kata kata in preparation for black belt examination. Looking on is Michael Langford

Canada Winter Games Team 1985 Back Row: Dr. Yves LeGal, coach; Ian Scott, Noel Browne, Rick Smith, Chris Gaudon Front Row: LtoR: Todd Newhook, Troy Alexander, John Thorne

Gander Judo Club 1989 Back Row: Pete Vanroon (coach), J Hillier, C Wellon, B. Parsons, D Clarke, B Thompson Front Row: Dr. Y LeGal (NLJA President), T. Hodder, C. Hillier, N. Osmond

Gander Judo Club 1989 Back Row: Pete Vanroon (coach), Jason Hillier, Fronie Saunders, Nelson Osmond, Bob Thompson Front Row: Todd Hollder, Chris Wellon, Chad Hillier

Gander Judo Club 1989 Back Row: Corrine Gough, Glen Mason, John Hurley, Nelson Osmond Front Row: Paula Mullaly, David Clarke, Walt Osmond

Canada Winter Games Team 1999 Back Row: Michael Kay (coaching staff), J.J. Coffey, Greg Young, Robert Fleet, Danny Murphy, Roy Byrne, Joshua Caul Front Row: Danny Young, Nadya Bell, Laura White, Shelly White, Travers Montague, Felicity O'Brien (coaching staff) Missing From Photo: Maurice Sheppard (coaching staff), Krista O'Brien, Christopher Lucus

Canada Winter Games Team 2007 Front Row: Chantelle Small, Heather Warren, Kayla Ryan, Princie Corbin Back Row: Marco Chiaramonte (coach), Erin Massey (coach), Andrew White, Jay Blanchard, Patrick Walsh, Jeffrey Ennis, Joe Coffey (manager)