Amy Bienert |
 At the young age of 5, Amy started her judo experience. Her first competition experience was challenging as she refused to compete. Once she was “convinced” to compete, and won with little effort, she never looked back. As she continued in the sport, she developed many skills, techniques and strategies that were successful for her over the years. This was the start of her determination to be the best she can be.She first competed at Junior Nationals in 2002 at 13. Although she didn’t medal, it gave her something to strive for. Every year after she qualified and was a member of Judo Alberta at Junior and Senior Nationals. These competitions took place across Canada. 2005 was a highlight year for Amy as she earned a medal at Junior Nationals in front of her home crowd. Judo Alberta also voted her IJF Female Athlete of the Year. 2006 rounded out her judo accomplishments when Judo Alberta selected her as the only female to go to France and Belgium to train and compete on the international stage with Judo Canada. She returned with a new outlook for the sport she grew up in. While in school Amy was a member of the volleyball and rugby teams. Her athletic abilities, sportsmanship, drive and commitment that were engrained in her complimented these sports. Amy obtained her Early Childhood Development Certification at Grant MacEwen that led to her working with children. In 2009, she enrolled at NAIT in the Personal Fitness Training (PFT) faculty. Upon completion of her first year, she made the 'Dean's Honor Roll' at the top of her class. She has expanded her PFT by taking additional courses in TRX and Olympic Weightlifting Certifications which adds another facet to her fitness training repertoire. She is currently employed as a Personal Fitness Trainer in St. Albert where she puts her trade into practice. At the Hayabusa Training Centre Ltd. she coaches the kids’ judo classes where she develops a bond with the new judoka quickly. This could be because she was young like them when she first started. She is also expanding her own martial arts repertoire by taking Jiu-Jitsu & Boxing. Other certifications: National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) – Level 1 Theory (Judo) Olympic Weight Lifting TRX Suspension Training Certification 2010 First Aid & CPR Certification 2010 |
