March 25, 2008
Takhahashi Dojo was very pleased and proud to have two top-ranked kata experts from Japan teach at the dojo during the 2nd week of February. Michio Fukushima from the Kodokan and Toshiharu Utsuki from the Tokyo Police Academy demonstrated and taught four kata: Koshiki no kata, Goshin-jitsu, Kime no kata and Itsutsu no kata. at the Takahashi Dojo.
The hugely successful seminars and workshops were enthusiastically attended by judo kata aficionados from all parts of the country. It was a terrific workshop and a good time was had by all!
Fukushima Sensei and Utsuki Sensei
Demonstrating Choku-zuki (Straight thrust) from the Goshin Jutsu Kata
Five hachidans. From left to right: Michio Fukushima, Masao Takahashi, Goki Uemura (chairman of the Ontario Grading Board) Toshiharu Utsuki, Hiroshi Nakamura.
Group Picture of Kata Participants
This year the Japanese Embassy is celebrating 80 years of friendly diplomatic relations with Canada, which coincided nicely with the kata seminars.
Japanese Amassador Tsuneo Nishida, and Mrs. Keiko Nishida honoured the dojo with a visit. Ambassador Nishida is enthusiastic in actively promoting Japanese culture in Canada.
In the picture below the Ambassador is seen demonstrating a kata throw (Uki-otoshi) on Charlie Formosa, president of Judo Ontario.
The Takahashi dojo shall be taking part in other Japanese cultural events throughout the year.
Note: More kata picture to be posted. Stay tuned>
February 8, 2008
The following Katas shall be taught by Mr. Michio Fukushima 8th dan and Toshihiro Utsugi, 8th dan of Kodokan.
Koshiki no kata
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 (6:30p.m – 9:30 p.m.)
Goshin-jutsu
Saturday, Feb.16, 2008 (2:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.)
Kime no Kata and Itsutsu no kata
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)
Location:
Takahashi Dojo
5 Melrose Avenue, Ottawa K1Y 1T8
Tel. (613)725-3451; Fax (613)721-0280;
e-mail: takahashi@bellnet.ca
From left to right (all 8th dan):
Goki Uemura
Masao Takahashi
Hiroshi Nakamura
Michio Fukushima
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January 21, 2008
KATA SEMINARS - Conducted by
MICHIO FUKUSHIMA, 8TH dan, KODOKAN KATA INSTRUCTOR
Sponsored by
JUDO ONTARIO and GOKI UEMURA, 8TH dan, Chairman, Judo Ontario Grading Board
SESSION 1- February 15,16,17, 2008 (Takahashi Dojo)Mr. Michio Fukushima, 8th dan and Toshiharu Utsugi, 8th dan from the Kodokan (Tokyo) will be presenting a Kata Clinic at the Takahashi Dojo in conjunction with Judo Ontario, on Friday, February 15th, 16th and 17th. Instructions will be given on key points of Nage no Kata, Katame no Kata, Goshin-Jitsu. and (possibly Kime no Kata and Koshiki no Kata)
Date and Time:
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 (6:30p.m – 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb.16, 2008 (2:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)
Location:
Takahashi Dojo
5 Melrose Avenue, Ottawa K1Y 1T8
Tel. (613)725-3451; Fax (613)721-0280;
e-mail: takahashi@bellnet.ca
FEES: $100.00 or $50.00 per day – payable to Judo Ontario
SESSION 2 – February 23, 24, 2008 (Kaizen Judo Club)Time
Location:
Kaizen Judo Club
549 Lancaster Street West
Kitchener, ON N2K 1M2
Contact:
(519) 570-0999; e-mail: bobzettl@kaizenjudoclub.com
Date and Time:
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 (10:00 am -12:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 10:00 am (12:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Fees: $80.00 or $50.00 per day - payable to Judo Ontario
SESSION 3 – February 29, 2008 (Shin Bu Kan Dojo)
Location:
Shin Bu Kan Dojo
2359 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 11
Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9
Contact:
(905) 822-6230 dojo; (416)-884-8355 cell;
shin.bu.kan.judo@bellnet.ca
Date and Time:
Friday, Feb. 29 2008 (5:30 -9:30 p.m)
Fee: $50.00 - payable to Judo Ontario
November 23, 2007
The following Kodakan Katas shall be presented:
Goshin-jutsu, Katame no Kata, Nage no Kata, Ju no Kata.
Clinic Date Decemeber 2-4, 2007
Conducted by Kuniko Takeuchi (Ph.D.) Kodokan, 7th dan: Chairperson for the USA Judo National Kata Judges Certification Subcommittee and Pan American Judo Union.
The Kata seminars shall be presented over a three-day period.
Sunday, December 2 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, December 3 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Contact:
June Takahashi Tel. (613) 725-3451 - takahashi@bellnet.ca
Fees:
$75:00 (3 days).
$30 per day
Pointable Judo Ontario sanctioned event: please bring Judo Ontario/Judo Canada license book.
Location
Takahashi Dojo
5 Melrose Avenue
Ottawa K1Y 1T8
613 725-3451 takahashi@bellnet.ca; takahashidojo@rogers.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to study with one of the best kata teachers/experts in North America.
May 23, 2007
Nage no Kata, Ju no Kata, Katame no Kata Clinic
Presented by
Kuniko Takeuchi (Ph.D.)
Chairperson for the National Kata Judges Certification Subcommittee
Kodokan Certified Kata Instructor
Location
Takahashi Dojo
5 Melrose Avenue Ottawa K1Y 1T8
When
Monday, May 28, 2007
6-10 p.m.
Cost
$50
Pointable Judo Ontario sanctioned event:
please bring Judo Ontario/Judo Canada license book.
Contact
613 725-3451
takahashi@bellnet.ca; takahashidojo@rogers.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to study with one of the best expert Kata teachers in North America.
March 16, 2006
From Sensei Dave Kiang
A superb Ju-no-kata demonstration of the form of gentleness.
I captured this rare Ju-no-kata performance when I attended the 2002 Kodokan Summer Kata Course in Tokyo, Japan.
Instructor: Ichiro Abe (9 Dan, now 10 Dan)
Tori: Katsuko Umetsu (7 Dan)
Uke: Setsuko Watamatsu (6 Dan)
In my zealous quest for lifetime learning I find rare moments of contentment that enrich my soul.
Cheers,
David Kiang
March 11, 2006
Monday Evenings - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Kata instructors: June Takahashi (6 Dan) and David Kiang (5 Dan).
Who should attend: All Kata enthusiasts, Judo practitioners and beginners who want to learn more about Kata, or practice for Kyu grading or Dan advancement.
Kata is the form for Judo study. Kata training complements other Judo development methods such as Shiai participation and Gokyo learning. Kata exhibits the grammar of Judo in demonstration while Randori exemplifies the techniques in Judo practice. Kata is not learned in one day, but a lifetime learning to enrich our Judo knowledge. Kata development begins with grassroots Kata training at the Dojo. This is further augmented by attending Kata clinics and participation in Kata competition. The 7 Kata taught today in Kodokan represent the graceful interpretation of Judo Waza as pre-arranged forms for selective Judo movements. Kata sets the rules and etiquette for formal Judo performance. For the serious practitioners, Kata helps them develop personal character, build inner strength, and realize their ideals in pursuit of maximum efficiency and mutual benefits.
Kata is learned and taught in a progressive manner and according to Dan requirements. There are no restrictions on ranks to participate in Kata competition. Learning Kata can start at a lower rank than the Dan requirements. The Kata practitioners could progress towards more advanced Kata by gaining proficiency of the basic Kata learned. Kata participants should practice both as Tori and Uke to fully comprehend the Kata techniques. The recommended entry level for Kata practice is Sankyu. This would permit participants with sufficient basic Judo knowledge to appreciate the refinements in performing and interpreting each Kata movement.
The 7 Kata that we study and practice at Takahashi Dojo are noted as follows:
- Nage-no-kata (forms of throwing)
- Katame-no-kata (forms of grappling)
Note: Nage-no-kata and Katame-no-kata form the basis for Randori practice emphasizing the principle and application of throwing and grappling techniques. These Kata are studied for grading preparation up to Sandan and for Kata competition. They are also known as Randori-no-kata (forms of free practice).
- Ju-no-Kata (forms of gentleness)
Note: Ju-no-kata demonstrates the principle of attack and defense in Judo training. Ju-no-kata is studied for grading preparation up to Sandan and for optional higher
Dan demonstration as well as for Kata competition.
- Kime-no-kata (forms of decision)
- Kodokan Goshin Jutsu (Kodokan self-defense forms)
Note: Kime-no-kata and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu demonstrate the principle of defending and counter-attacking techniques. These Kata are studied for grading preparation for Yondan and higher ranks and for Kata competition.
- Itsutsu-no-kata (forms of five)
- Koshiki-no-kata (forms of antique)
Note: Itsutsu-no-kata manifests the graceful Judo movements expressing the harmony of human with nature. This Kata consists of 5 movements and considered unfinished. It is practiced for refinement of graceful Judo movements and for Kata demonstration. Koshiki-no-kata was developed by the Kito-Ryu (Kito School) and adopted in Kodokan as a Judo Kata in its original form. Practicing the forms of antique emulates the throwing techniques in wearing Samurai armors. Koshiki-no-kata is studied for International and World Masters Kata competition and for Kata demonstration.
Photos of Goshin Jutsu performance at a Kata competition. Tori: David Kiang; Uke: Gerald Moffatt.
Cheers,
David Kiang
March 5, 2006
Feb. 12, our Judoka competed in a variety of Kata formations at the dojo to qualify for the Ontario Winter Games. Here are the results and you can view pictures:
Nage No Kata - Bronze - Glenn Cheriton (Tori) & Venancio Capretta (Uke)
Goshinjitsu - Gold - Glenn Cheriton (Tori) & Venancio Capretta (Uke)
Junokata - Gold - Andrea (Tori) & Jonathan Rowan (Uke)
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