Charles Mackenzie

Hall of Fame

With an enthusiastic start to judo as an athlete in 1961, Chuck Mackenzie learned quickly and developed into an assistant instructor within two years. He became the head instructor for the club a year later.

As an athlete Chuck won the 1963 Yukon Judo Championships in the junior heavyweight division, and he won two gold ulus at the 1972 Arctic Winter Games. Always pursuing the next level, Chuck received his first degree black belt in 1970 and his second degree black belt in 1976. 

Besides being an athlete and a coach, Chuck was a formidable organizer. He coordinated the 12th annual Canadian Judo Championships in Whitehorse in 1973 and received an award from Judo Canada for his outstanding contribution to the sport the same year. Chuck also developed the Yukon Kodokan Black Belt Association. Sport Yukon recognizes Chuck’s consistent efforts and achievements as an athlete, coach and builder of Judo in the Yukon.