With the start of the New Year, I wanted to take the time to update students on some club and Chito Ryu Association news and upcoming events.
In the News:
In the News:
| Black Belt Grading: On Saturday, November 30th there was a Yudansha (Black Belt) grading in Toronto. On behalf of all the members of the New Hamburg Karate Club, I would like to congratulate Paul Kroes and Ray Roth for all their diligence, determination and hard work in successfully grading to the rank of Shodan (First Degree Black Belt). Thank you Ray and Paul for all your dedication and commitment to our Dojo, and in striving to constantly improve yourselves both as students and teachers. Well done! | |
Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Elections:
I would like to congratulate Paul Arsenault on his election as President of the Chito Ryu Association of Ontario. The association is our style’s governing body in the province and provides many resources and supports to dojos, instructors and students. These include instruction manuals, crests, grading certificates, instructor licenses and coaching certification, tournaments, seminars and clinics, to name just a few. I would like to thank Paul for all his hard work and involvement with the CRAO and proudly representing the New Hamburg Karate Club.
I would like to congratulate Paul Arsenault on his election as President of the Chito Ryu Association of Ontario. The association is our style’s governing body in the province and provides many resources and supports to dojos, instructors and students. These include instruction manuals, crests, grading certificates, instructor licenses and coaching certification, tournaments, seminars and clinics, to name just a few. I would like to thank Paul for all his hard work and involvement with the CRAO and proudly representing the New Hamburg Karate Club.
Visit from Kyoshi Ferri:
On Thursday, December 5th we were very honoured to have had a very special guest attend our classes. Sensei (Kyoshi) R. Ferri is a 7th Degree Black Belt who has been training and instructing karate for over 45 years. He is the 2nd highest Chito Ryu Instructor in Canada, next to Sensei Higashi. Thank you to all the students that participated and made him feel welcome.
On Thursday, December 5th we were very honoured to have had a very special guest attend our classes. Sensei (Kyoshi) R. Ferri is a 7th Degree Black Belt who has been training and instructing karate for over 45 years. He is the 2nd highest Chito Ryu Instructor in Canada, next to Sensei Higashi. Thank you to all the students that participated and made him feel welcome.
| Upcoming Events: Tournaments Ontario Karate Challenge The new year signifies the start of our tournament season. The first tournament "Ontario Karate Challenge" will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 at Brantford Collegiate Institute in Brantford. Participants compete in their own age and rank categories in kata, weapons and/or kumite. We will be reviewing tournament rules and practicing with competitors leading up to the tournament. Registration information is posted at the back of the dojo. Registration deadline is Thursday, February 6th. | |
Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Spring Tournament
April/May 2020, more information to follow.
Reminder:
Spirit wear T-shirts can be worn in class, instead of your Gi jackets, on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also during the summer session, any classes that are held outside, students will also have the option to wear their T-shirts.
Dates to remember:
January 12 - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
February 2 - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
February 17 - No class (Family Day holiday)
February 22 - Ontario Karate Challenge Tournament (Brantford)
February 24 and 27 - Grading Little Samurai and Senior Kids’ classes
March 1 - - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
March 16 and 19 - No classes (March Break)
April/May - Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Provincial Tournament
KansouThe monthly Kansou, or "thought for contemplation", is brought to us courtesy of Sempai Burnside. Please check out our website each month for sempai's most recent thought.
April/May 2020, more information to follow.
Reminder:
Spirit wear T-shirts can be worn in class, instead of your Gi jackets, on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also during the summer session, any classes that are held outside, students will also have the option to wear their T-shirts.
Dates to remember:
January 12 - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
February 2 - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
February 17 - No class (Family Day holiday)
February 22 - Ontario Karate Challenge Tournament (Brantford)
February 24 and 27 - Grading Little Samurai and Senior Kids’ classes
March 1 - - Yudansha Clinic (Brown and Black belt classes)
March 16 and 19 - No classes (March Break)
April/May - Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Provincial Tournament
KansouThe monthly Kansou, or "thought for contemplation", is brought to us courtesy of Sempai Burnside. Please check out our website each month for sempai's most recent thought.
