http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com The judoka in action! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Congratulations to the medal winners who competed at the Ontario International Open Judo tournament held on Saturday and Sunday November 7 and 8 at the RMC in Kingston, Ontario. This was the 2nd qualifier for the Youth National Championships to be held in Lethbridge, Alberta in July, 2010. There were around ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/11/11/ontario-international-open-judo-tournament-2009/ This tournament is a U17 Ontario Winter Games Qualifier. Other categories include breakfall competition and shiai for those born in 1994 - 2002 CategoriesU9 / U11 Male & Female U13 / U15 Male & Female U17 Male & Female NOTE: Details and all relevant forms for the tournament are posted ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/10/17/2009-east-region-fall-judo-tournament/ 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 - ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/10/14/quebec-open-judo-tournament-october-2009/ Woman’s Self Defense Program Learn fundamental self-defense techniques and improve your personal fitness level in a positive and empowering environment. Takahashi Dojo’s Women’s Self Defense is open to women of all ages and abilities. Fall Session:October 15 - December 17 Thursdays 6:30-7:30 For Further Information, Please contact: Christy Takahashi Christy.takahashi@gmail.com Takahashi ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/09/23/p344/ 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 ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/09/08/p343/ There is no training this Sunday. There is regular Sunday training next week, September 13. http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/09/05/no-sunday-training-september-06-2009/ Heather Boland has provided follow-up information on  mental preparation for athletes. Zone of Excellencewww.zoneofexcellence.ca There are some books that you can purchase, as well as some free articles to read online. The following are some links that you may find helpful to get a background in the work of mental performance consultants. http://www.lifepositive.com/Mind/psychology/positive-thinking/positive-thinking.asp http://www.mindtools.com/page11.html Also, ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/08/21/mental-training-resources-from-the-august-mini-camp/ Once again, Takahashi Dojo is hosting Martial Arts summer camps. There are 4 camps this year:July 13-17 August 10-14August 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 ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/06/25/martial-arts-summer-camp-2009-takahashi-dojo/ 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)     ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/06/05/attention-everyone-new-class-starting/ 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 ... http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/2009/06/04/p338/