Massi, Albert

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Player Name
Massi, Albert
Type
Team Convenor
Sport
Judo
Inducted
2017
Era
Pre 1990
Description
Albert (Bert) Massi, started his judo careeer at the age of 26. He was one of the original members of the Hatashita Judo Club. Despite his later start, Bert quickly rose through the ranks and when he earned his 1st degree black belt in shodan, it was the first black belt to come out of the Niagara Falls club. Bert also has a brown belt in ju-jitsu.
In addition to competing, Bert immersed himself in learning and teaching judoka. He taught judoka to children on Saturdays and attended weekly classes to instruct and help wherever he was needed. Bert's students fared well at competition and he enjoyed seeing them succeed.
Bert has many great memories, one of which includes earning a spot on the five man judo team that won the Canadian Championships in 1961. He enjoyed his time competing and coaching. Bert is proud to have been a part of his students' lives and instrumental in the growth of judo in the City of Niagara Falls.
Subject
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame
Awards
Portraits - Biographical
Sports - Recreation - Leisure