Takahashi Dojo

Competitor Training Wednesday, April 30

Administrator — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:14:46 +0000

There is competitor training tonight at 8:00 PM., for those that would like to attend.

2008 Tora Annual Tournament Results

Administrator — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:09:25 +0000

Details on the 2008 Tora Annual Tournament

Last weekend Tony Walby, Tyler Walby, Mike Cox, and Bailey travelled down to Brampton for the Tora Annual Tournament.

Below are the results of their efforts:

Junior
-35 kg
Tyler Walby 4th Place

Masters
-100 Kg (White - yellow-Orange)
Mike Cox 2nd Place

Seniors
+100 Kg
Tony Walby 1st Place

-73 Kg (White-Yellow_Orange)
Bailey 1Win 2 Losses

Atta fire boys! Congratulations for going down there and giving your all.

Martial Arts Summer Camps - 2008 Schedule

Administrator — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:05:50 +0000

Takahashi Dojo is pleased to anounce that the Martial Arts Summer Camps are scheduled once again for this summer.

Camp Dates
July 21 to 25
August 18 to 22

Students aged 7 to 16 will have a fun, action-packed camp including Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kendo, Self-defense, outside activities and more.

The camp is a real confidence building exersise. Through the use of marial arts at its core, highly skilled, experienced, qualified instructors will place a good deal of emphasis on dojo etiquette and discipline.

Camp hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Early drop off and late pick-up available.

Cost:
$170 before June 1
$180 after June 1,
10% off for extra family members or registration in both camps.

For more information:
Visit www.takahashi-dojo.com
Email ttakahashi@rogers.com
Telephone 613 828-5775

Takahashi Dojo
5 Melrose Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Sunday Training on April 20, 2008

Administrator — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:08:54 +0000

Sunday training is on this weekend from 9:00 AM to 11:00 Am.

Everyone is welcome.

No Sunday Training Sunday, April 13

Administrator — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:54:38 +0000

Tony sensei is not going to be able to make training this Sunday so the class is cancelled for this weekend.

Liberty Bell Results

Administrator — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:43:39 +0000

Tony Sensei said that they had a great weekend and everyone fought well.

Elena won gold in Masters -57 and bronze in seniors -57
Mike Cox won 2nd bronze in Masters -94
Tony won bronze in Masters +94;
Scott was 1 and 2
Bailey was 1 and 2
Ed was 0 and 2
Laura was 0 and 2
Yan was 0 and 2

Ed, Laura and Yan and Darren fought hard.

Darren was 0 and 2, but dislocated his shoulder during his first match, which affected his second fight.

Three cheers for going all the way down there to represent the dojo and giving it your all!

Dr. Yoshio Senda visiting the Takahashi Dojo on Saturday, April 12th

Administrator — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:27:04 +0000

Dr. Yoshio Senda, 9th dan, the first Canadian judoka to attain the rank of 9th dan, will be visiting the Takahashi Dojo on Saturday, April 12th.

He is receiving the Order of Canada on Friday and we are very honoured to have him visit us during his brief visit to Ottawa.

Senda Sensei started Judo at the age of 8 and is still active at 86 years old. Mr. Senda and Masao’s family were relocated to Alberta during WWII. Masao was practicing Judo with Katsuta, Sensei in Raymond and that’s where Mr. Senda spent seven years working and teaching Judo before moving to Lethbridge in 1951. The Judo Club he started recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. His wife, Flo, 5th dan and his family are all judokas and are accompanying him on this memorable occasion

Juice Night Thursday, April 3

Administrator — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:05:41 +0000

Don’t forget juice and light snacks this Thursday after class.

Yudansha Grading Results

Administrator — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:51:02 +0000

On Sunday, March 30th, 7 members of the Takahashi Dojo were successful in the Yudansha examination that took place at the Takahashi dojo:

Godan - Britt Quinlan
Sandan - Sean MacFadyen
Nidan - Patrick Nicholson
Shodan
Lam Ko Chau
Javier Gorriz
Cindy Nhan
Michel Piette

The Saturday Seminar presented by Grading Board chairman Goki Uemura, 8th dan, and members Wayne Erdman, 7th dan and Bob Zettl, 6th dan was well attended with 26 participants. Also, the key points of nage-no-kata and Goshin-Jitsu were reviewed.

Board member and Judo Canadian Hall of Fame Wayne Erdman presented an excellent Technical Seminar covering the Gokyo, Osae Waza, Shime Waza, and Kansetsu Waza.

Judo Ontario Grading Board members present at the Seminar and Yudansha Grading on March 29-30, 2008:
Chairman of the Grading Board, Goki Uemura, 8th dan
Vice-chairman Wayne, Erdman 7th dan
Bob Zettl 6th dan
Secretary Judo Ontario Grading board, June Takahashi, 6th dan
Masao Takahashi, 8th dan
Phil Takahashi, 7 dan
Chairperson National Grading Board, Tina Takahashi, 6 dan

Judo Ontario President, Charlie Formosa

Thanks to all the Ukes and Congratulations to all!

NO Sunday Training April 6, 2008

Administrator — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:12:16 +0000

There shall be no Sunday training this weekend.

Coach Tony Sensei and a half dozen or so Takahashi competitors are travelling to Philadelphia to compete in the 21st Annual Liberty Bell Classic Judo tournament.

Good luck everyone, and have a good time.