I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our returning students and the new members that have joined in the last few months. I wanted to update you on some events and activities that have happened over the summer and those that will be happening this coming fall and into the new year.
| Summer Events: Canada Day 151 DemonstrationOn July 1st, thirteen members of the New Hamburg Karate Cub participated in the Canada 151 celebration in New Hamburg. We were warmly greeted by a great crowd on a very warm day. Thank you so much to the following students for working so hard to put the demonstration together. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on and celebrate Canada Day with us. It was an awesome day! Demonstration Team: Noah Vance Julia Delves Ethan Hesch Sean Arsenault Owen Crouse Ryan Hesch Amber Dahmer Kurt Lowrick Paul Arsenault Chad Spaulding Joe Brenner Todd Crouse |    |
| Tameshiwari (board breaking) class On Thursday, Aug. 30th, students in the adult class participated in the annual board breaking class. Needless to say there was lots of firewood available to take home at the end of the night! Special thanks to Kurt Lowrick for leading the class and Ray Roth and Joel Rousselle for helping to organize and cut and plane the wood. |   |
Upcoming Events:
Higashi Sensei Clinics and AGM:
Sensei Shane Higashi is a 10th degree black belt and the head of our Chito Ryu style. He will be holding a special clinic at the Canadian Chito Ryu Association Annual General Meeting in Toronto. This free clinic is open to all students 8 years of age and older. The clinic will take place on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 4th. This is a great opportunity to meet and train with Higashi Sensei and some of the most senior black belt instructors from across Canada. Please see the attached information for class times and location. Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday Nov 2, 2018: Black Belt Clinic will be held from 1-3pm at Hombu Dojo (Higashi Dojo - 89 Curlew Dr, Toronto, ON M3A 2P8)
Saturday Nov 3, 2018: Free open clinic to all belts will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Hotel.
Sunday, Nov 4, 2018: Free clinic at the hotel. Black belts 9:00–10:30am. Kyu (coloured) belts 10:30-12:00pm
Toronto Don Valley Hotel, 175 Wynford Dr
Toronto, Ontario M3C 1J3
Tournaments
Ontario Chito Ryu Association of Ontario Spring Tournament
Each year the Chito Ryu Association of Ontario, which represents our karate style, hosts a provincial tournament. This tournament is a great opportunity for students to meet and compete with other students from our own style across Ontario. The tournament is usually a smaller setting and provides a great atmosphere and opportunity for students that are competing, especially for the first time. This year’s tournament will take place on Sunday, October 28th, 2018. We will be reviewing tournament rules and practicing with competitors leading up the the tournament. Registration sign-up forms will be available at the back of the dojo during the next week. Registration deadline is Thursday, October 18th. In addition to competitors, the association is also looking for volunteers to assist with score/time keeping at each of the rings. There will also be a sign up sheet for volunteers who are interested in helping out.
Ontario Karate Challenge (Brantford)
The first tournament "Ontario Karate Challenge” of the new year will take place in Brantford, on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Participants compete in their own age and rank categories in kata, weapons and/or kumite. Registration information will be posted at the back of the dojo starting in January.
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.
Dates to remember:
Oct 8 - No Class (Thanksgiving)
Oct 22 - No Class (Municipal Elections)
Oct. 28 - Chito Ryu Provincial Tournament (Toronto)
Nov. 4 - Higashi Sensei Clinic
Nov. 26 and 29 - Grading of Little Samurai and Senior Kids' classes
Dec. 24, 27, and Dec 31 - No Class (Happy Holidays)
Feb. 23, 2019 - Ontario Karate Challenge Tournament (Brantford)
June 27-30, 2019 -Canadian Chito Ryu Association Bogu Cup (Gatineau, Quebec)
