June 25, 2009
Once again, Takahashi Dojo is hosting Martial Arts summer camps.
There are 4 camps this year:
July 13-17
August 10-14
August 17-21
New! Mini Judo Camp: July 20-24 (10am – 12pm)
Camp includes instruction in Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kendo, Aikido, self-defense, outdoor sports and Japanese cultural activities.
Students aged 7 to 16 will have a varied and fun schedule run by experienced and highly qualified black belt instructors. Dojo discipline, skill and confidence building are emphasized.
Camp hours are 9 - 4 p.m.
Mini Camp for ages 5-12 focuses on falling, basic throws, holds and games.
For the camp flyer and registration forms please click on the links posted below:
http://www.takahashi-dojo.com/sum_camp_flyer_2009.pdf
http://www.takahashi-dojo.com/2009_summer_martial_arts_camp_registration.pdf
For More Information Contact
Tina: 613.725-3451
Dojo: 613.828-5775
Email: ttakahashi@rogers.com
June 5, 2009
There is a new class starting at the dojo
Family Day Judo
Adult Judokas can do judo with their children.
Every Saturday 11 am to 12
July 11 to August 29 (excluding August. 1)
June 4, 2009
To all Judokas,
After Thursday, June 25, the children’s and teen’s classes will break for summer. We will stop class a few minutes early on the 25th and children are invited to bring snacks or drinks to share.
Regular schedule will resume after Labour Day on Saturday, September 12. Pre-register your child for the fall and take advantage of last year’s rates.
Adult classes will remain the same, Tues 8 pm, Thurs 7:30 pm and Sat 12 pm.
From July 11 to August 29 (excluding Aug 1) we will be having “Family Day Judo” on Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm. Adult judokas can do judo with their children.
Please support our summer martial arts camps by giving the flyer to a friend or school.
Thank you very much and have a great summer.
The Takahashi’s
May 12, 2009
Please come out and celebrate the candidates that passed the Yudanasha examination last Sunday:
Yondan Kathleen Gordon-Lee
Sandan Evan O’Leary
Philip Hicks
Shodan Charles Nhan
Emily Takahashi
Chris Wright
Edwin Yost
Rokudan Brian Mitani – recommended to Judo Canada
There will also be a Fund Raiser for the competitors going to the Junior Nationals.
50/50 draw and items to be raffled.
May 8, 2009
Yudansha Seminar – covering requirements for Yudansha Gradings.
For all those judoka aspiring to become black belts and/or for those who want to learn technique for Nagewaza (throws) and Katamewaza (grappling technique) this would be an excellent seminar to attend.
Conducted by: Wayne Erdman, Mr. Goki Uemura, and members of the Ontario Grading Board.
Wayne Sensei is a 7th Dan, 5 time Canadian Champion, Former Canadian Team Coach, and chair of the Judo Canada Hall of Fame.
Mr. Goki Uemura, 8th dan, is the past chair and is an honorary member of the Provincial Grading Board.
Charlie Formosa, President of Judo Ontario will also be present.
Saturday: May 9th – 1:30 – 5:30
Seminar Fee: $25.00 (pointable)
Location: Takahashi Dojo
Below are the results from May 2, Huntsville Invitational and provincial qualifier for U15 & U17.
Silver
Adam Macfadyen U17 -55 kg. 3 wins, 1 loss.
Liam Macfadyen U13 lt. wt 2 wins, 1 loss.
Bronze
Torin Macfadyen U15 -38 kg. 1 win, 1 loss.
Brian Hicks competed U17 -46. Brian fought well considering the 8 hour wait for his division to start at 7:00 p.m.
Adam, Torin, and Brian Hicks qualified for the Jr. Nationals in Calgary this July.
To help fund the trip we will have a 50/50 draw and book raffle at next Thursday’s juice night, May 14.
There shall be a donation cup for juices.
May 4, 2009
– It’s Mother’s Day. Take a mom to lunch 
May 1, 2009
Jacob Kendrick 1st
Benjamin Kendrick 1st
Richard Singhroy 1st
Alexandre Monteith-Pistor 1st
Catherine Monteith-Pistor 2nd
Liam Macfadyen 2nd
Below are the results for the Tora Invitational Judo Tournament held in Brampton, Ontario, April 25 and 26.
Kate Gordon Lee 1st
Tony Walby 2nd
Dkamse Keeshig 2nd
Mathieu Lemay W1, L2
Bailey Hu W1, L2
Tyler Walby L2
Ryan Jordan W2 L2
April 23, 2009
Coupe Claude Berthelette judo tournament was held in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, April 18 -19
U17 - 55kg. Adam Macfadyen placed 1st on Sunday winning 4 matches.
U11 - 39 kg. Benjamin Kendrick placed 3rd on Saturday won 5 lost 1.
U13 - 42 kg. Jacob Kendrick won 2 lost 2
Senior Brown and Black belt - Mathieu Lemay competed and fought well.
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