Father and 2 sons medal at the Quebec Open International Judo Tournament in Montreal - October 10-11, 2009.

The tournament was well attended with over 750 competitors from across Canada, USA, UK, Tahiti, Brazil.

WINNERS FROM THE TAKAHASHI DOJO:

Sean Macfadyen captured gold in the +30 yr. lightweight division.

Adam Macfadyen - eldest son, placed 3rd on Saturday in the Under 17, -55kg. and the Senior Men, -55 kg. division the next day.

Torin Macfadyen took silver in the Under 15, -42 kg. division.

Jean Luc Robinson in the Under 15, -66 kg. category.

The other bronze medallist from the region was

Olivia Cheng-Boivin from Lycee Claudel, Under 15, -46 kg.

This tournament serves as the first qualifier for the Youth Nationals in Alberta next summer. The second qualifier will be November 7-8 in Kingston. 

The East Region Ontario Winter Games trials will be held Nov. 15 in Ottawa.

Summer has come and gone - now back to our Judo, Kendo and Iaido Schedule:

- Teen and Senior class is open on Saturday, Sept. 5th Labour Day weekend.
- No Sunday training, Sept 6th and no Kata class on Monday Sept 7th.
- Children’s Judo and Kendo classes resume Saturday, September 12th.
- New time for Children’s Kendo class – Saturdays – 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Iaido and Jodo – Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00-9:30 p.m.
- Sunday Training on Sept 13th.

Now is the time to catch up on some of the past events and results.
Congratulations to the following:

- May 24th, 2009 - National Senior and Masters Shiai and Kata Tournament in Sherbrooke, QC, Kathleen Gordon-Lee won a gold in the Masters Division.

- Tony was appointed as provincial coach for the Senior Nationals.

- May 21 - June attended the National Kata Judging Seminar instructed by Kuniko Takeuchi, IJF Kata judge and Pan American Director of Kata. The following day judged Kata .

- June 20, 2009 - Ontario School Championships - Hershey Centre, Mississauga. Two girls, Alicia Rimad and Daneen Mbouin won silver medals.

- July 5-6, 2009 - Canadian Youth Judo Nationals - Lethbridge, Alberta - Adam MacFadyen competing in U17 and Torin MacFadyen in U15 both won bronze medals. Following the tournament, Torin stayed for the National Training Camp.

- August 29-30, 2009 Ontario Iaido Taikai and Seminar – JCCC Toronto – Ed Chart 1st in +4th dan category and Miki Chart was 3rd in Team competition.

The dojo was busy with three children’s summer camps. Guest instructors included experts, Mike Arai, Kendo 5th dan, Katherine Neufield Kendo 1st dan, Ed and Miki Chart, Iaido 5th and 3rd dan, Hans deGroot and Guy Charlebois, Aikido 2nd dan

A highlight of the summer was the visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan in early July. Mas, June, Tina and Sean had the great honour of meeting the gracious couple who were celebrating their 50th anniversary. It was a memorable occasion as people in Japan are not privileged to meet and converse with royalty.

Once again, Takahashi Dojo is hosting Martial Arts summer camps.

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.

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

– It’s Mother’s Day. Take a mom to lunch

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

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.

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