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.
| Tournament: Ontario Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Fall Tournament On Sunday, October 28th, 11 members of the New Hamburg Karate Club participated in the Chito Ryu Association Provincial Championship Tournament in Toronto. Congratulations to all who participated and proudly represented the New Hamburg Karate Club, and those family members that went along to cheer them on. Special thanks to all the senior belts that helped with organizing, set up and refereeing. Results are as follows. Jaxson Furey - Silver Kata and Bronze Kumite Jorga Furey - Silver Kata Ryan Hesch - Bronze Kata Ajay Badrinarayan - Fourth Kata Ethan Hesch - Honourable Mention Nathan Knarr -Silver Kata and Bronze Kumite Bowen Manuel - Honourable Mention Sean Arsenault - Gold Kata Sophie Arsenault- Gold kata Kaveh Kashani - Gold kata Mathuran Chenthivelnathan - Bronze Kata |
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 16th, 2019 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 be practicing with competitors leading up to the tournament. Registration information is posted at the back of the dojo. Registration deadline is Monday, February 4th.
Ontario Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Spring Tournament
April/May 2019, more information to follow.
Canadian Chito Ryu Association Bogu Cup (Gatineau, Quebec)
This is our national Chito Ryu Tournament held every two years. Date of the tournament will be June 27 through 30 hosted in Gatineau, Quebec. It’s a fun-filled weekend which also includes many different activities including social events, clinics and a banquet. The Chito Ryu Association of Ontario will be hosting free special clinics available for students that are competing in the tournament. More information to follow.
Spring Karate Session Registration:
The spring session will begin on Thursday, March 7th and will run for three months. Returning students are given first opportunity to register for subsequent sessions. We currently have a waiting list for new students entering both the Little Samurai class and Senior Kids' classes. In order to assist with the registration process, we are asking returning students to sign up for the spring session by Thursday, January 31st in order to reserve a spot. Registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list, which will be dependent on class size. To register, please e-mail Sensei or sign the list at the back of the dojo.
Note: If you have previously completed a registration form, you do not need to complete it again. Registration fees can be paid on the first day of the new session. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Karate Certificate Picture Frames and Belt Display Rack
The New Hamburg Karate Club will be taking orders for students interested in purchasing custom-made Certificate Picture Frames and handmade Belt Display Racks. More information and order forms will be available at the back of the dojo. Deadline for order submissions is January, 31st. Thank you to Todd Crouse and Sara Furey for organizing this sale.
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 16th, 2019 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 be practicing with competitors leading up to the tournament. Registration information is posted at the back of the dojo. Registration deadline is Monday, February 4th.
Ontario Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Spring Tournament
April/May 2019, more information to follow.
Canadian Chito Ryu Association Bogu Cup (Gatineau, Quebec)
This is our national Chito Ryu Tournament held every two years. Date of the tournament will be June 27 through 30 hosted in Gatineau, Quebec. It’s a fun-filled weekend which also includes many different activities including social events, clinics and a banquet. The Chito Ryu Association of Ontario will be hosting free special clinics available for students that are competing in the tournament. More information to follow.
Spring Karate Session Registration:
The spring session will begin on Thursday, March 7th and will run for three months. Returning students are given first opportunity to register for subsequent sessions. We currently have a waiting list for new students entering both the Little Samurai class and Senior Kids' classes. In order to assist with the registration process, we are asking returning students to sign up for the spring session by Thursday, January 31st in order to reserve a spot. Registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list, which will be dependent on class size. To register, please e-mail Sensei or sign the list at the back of the dojo.
Note: If you have previously completed a registration form, you do not need to complete it again. Registration fees can be paid on the first day of the new session. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Karate Certificate Picture Frames and Belt Display Rack
The New Hamburg Karate Club will be taking orders for students interested in purchasing custom-made Certificate Picture Frames and handmade Belt Display Racks. More information and order forms will be available at the back of the dojo. Deadline for order submissions is January, 31st. Thank you to Todd Crouse and Sara Furey for organizing this sale.
