 Hello, I hope all of you are having a great summer and enjoying the warm weather. Before we get too far along into the summer, I wanted to take the time to update everyone on the activities and events that have happened, are happening and are going to happen shortly. Have a very safe and happy summer! Fall Session Registration Fall session starts on Thursday, September 5th. The fall session tends to be a very busy time with new registrations and returning students. Returning students will be given first opportunity to register for the fall session. Registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list, depending on class size. In order to better manage class enrolment and sizes we would like to ask all returning students to respond to this e-mail or sign the sheet at the back of class to confirm your registration prior to Monday, July 15th. Please note: If you have previously completed an enrolment/registration form, you do not need to complete it again. Registration fees can be paid on the first day of class. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Black Belt Grading On Saturday, June 1st 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 Amber Dahmer for all her diligence, determination and hard work in successfully grading to the rank of Shodan (First Degree Black Belt). Thank you to Amber for all her dedication and commitment to our Dojo, and in striving to constantly improve herself both as a student and teacher. Well done! Tournament Canadian Chito Ryu Association Bogu Cup (Gatineau, Quebec) This past weekend the Canadian Chito Ryu Association hosted the International Bogu Cup tournament in Quebec. This tournament is held every two years. It’s a fun-filled weekend which also includes many different activities such as social events, clinics and a banquet. We had two students representing our dojo, Jaxson and Jorja Furey. Results were as follows: Jaxson - Bronze Kumite and Bronze Kata Jorja - Bronze Kumite and Bronze Kata Congratulations to both of you for all your success and all the hard work, commitment and training you put into preparing for the tournament. Great work! Summer Session and Weapons Classes Just another reminder that we will be holding some classes outside on the “nice” days. Please bring along your running shoes and socks to classes during the summer session. For students in the Senior Kids class and adult class, we will be starting back up with our weapons training. Students are required to have a Bo staff for these classes (I will be bringing along a few extras for those who forget). These can be purchased at most stores where lumber is sold. What to ask for at the store: -Straight hard wood dowelling (without too much of a warp in it) -Width: 1 1/4 inch -Length: The length of the student’s arms and chest (finger tip to finger tip). I would recommend adding another inch or two if you are still growing, so you don’t outgrow it by the end of the summer. Please let Sensei know if you have any questions. Upcoming Dates: August 5 and 8 - Club closed for the week - no classes August 22 and 26 - Grading (kids' classes) September 2, Labour day - no class Take care, Sensei |  |
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