September 8, 2009
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.
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)
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
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
April 8, 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
March 21, 2009
We will have a juice night on Thursday, April 9th.
It will be just after the Philadelphia tournament and before Good Friday.
Come on out and capture the vitality of spring, celebrate the warmer weather, and have a fun social outing with members of the dojo.
Friends and family are always welcome.
December 30, 2008
Well folks, it’s time to shuck off all of those yuletide excesses 
There is Sunday training this comming weekend — January 5, 2009.
Get back down to some serious technique and conditioning.
Training begins 9.00 AM sharp!
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