Dear members,
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the new members that have joined in the last few months. I wanted to update you on some events and activities that will be happening this coming fall and into the new year.
Upcoming Events:
Higashi Sensei Clinics and National AGM:
The Canadian Chito Ryu Association will be holding its annual general meeting the first weekend in November. Sensei Shane Higashi is a 10th degree black belt and the head of our Chito Ryu style. He will also be holding a number of free clinics during the weekend. This is a great opportunity to meet and train with Higashi Sensei and some of the most senior black belt instructors from across Canada. More information regarding specific times and locations will be sent out shortly. Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday Nov 1, 2019: Black Belt Clinic - early afternoon (Higashi Dojo - 89 Curlew Dr, Toronto, ON M3A 2P8)
Saturday Nov 2: AGM - Morning meeting at the hotel
Saturday Nov 2, 2019: Free open clinic. Early afternoon at the hotel
Sunday, Nov 3, 2019: Free clinic at the hotel. Black belt (early morning) Kyu (coloured) belts (mid morning)
Toronto Don Valley Hotel, 175 Wynford Dr, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1J3
Provincial Chito Ryu Annual General Meeting:
When: Sunday, November 17, 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: 89 Curlew Dr., North York, ON M3A, Canada
Description: 2019 CRAO Annual General Meeting
This meeting is open to all CRAO members/students. The purpose of this annual meeting is to discuss past, present and future business ventures of the CRAO and to vote on the Executive Committee positions as applicable.
Tournaments
Ontario Karate Challenge (Brantford)
The first tournament "Ontario Karate Challenge” of the new year will take place in Brantford, on Saturday, February 22, 2020. 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.
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. More information to follow.
New Hamburg Karate Club T-shirts, Hoodies, Gym Bags and Jackets
Back by popular demand, we have had requests from both parents and students to order club T-shirts, jackets, hoodies and gym bags. They are great for wearing at home, at tournaments, outdoors and when traveling to and from classes. This year we have gym bags again with the club logo and your name on it (Not Chuck Norris’s)
Prices are as follows:
T-shirts = $20, Jackets = $75 (youth) $80 (adult), Hoodies = $65 , Equipment/Gym bags (Extra $10 for the addition of your name) = $74 ($84).
We will be having special classes where you can wear your short sleeve T-shirt in class. You will be able to wear your short sleeve T-shirt on the 3rd Thursday of the month and any classes that are held outside.
The ordering deadline will be Monday, November 4th. Please submit your order and payments by that day. The order form and sample T-shirts, hoodies, gym bags and jacket sizes will be available at the back of class. I would again like to thank both Paul Arsenault, for creating the clothing designs, and Chad Spaulding for organizing sales.
Karate Photo Day
We will be taking pictures on December 12th. Please save the date on your calendar as there may not be an opportunity for retakes. Students have the option of purchasing various individual, group and/or class class shots. Order form and sign up list will be sent out shortly. Let me know if you have any questions.
Winter session Karate Registration
The winter session will begin on Thursday, December 5th. 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 and Senior Kids' classes. In order to assist with the registration process, we are asking returning students to sign up for the winter session by Thursday, November 4th 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 respond to this e-mail or or sign the list in class at the back of the dojo. Note: Returning students are not required to complete another registration/waiver form. Session fees will be due the first day of the winter session class. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Sensei.
Dates to remember:
Oct 21 - No Class (Federal Elections)
Nov. 1-3 - Higashi Sensei Clinics and National AGM
Nov. 17 - Provincial AGM
Nov. 25 and 28 - Grading of Little Samurai and Senior Kids' classes
Dec. 12 - photo day
Dec. 23, 26, and Dec 30 - No Class (Happy Holidays)
Feb. 15 - Family Day - No Class
Feb. 22, 2020 - Ontario Karate Challenge Tournament (Brantford)
Kansou
The 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 inspirational thought.
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the new members that have joined in the last few months. I wanted to update you on some events and activities that will be happening this coming fall and into the new year.
Upcoming Events:
Higashi Sensei Clinics and National AGM:
The Canadian Chito Ryu Association will be holding its annual general meeting the first weekend in November. Sensei Shane Higashi is a 10th degree black belt and the head of our Chito Ryu style. He will also be holding a number of free clinics during the weekend. This is a great opportunity to meet and train with Higashi Sensei and some of the most senior black belt instructors from across Canada. More information regarding specific times and locations will be sent out shortly. Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday Nov 1, 2019: Black Belt Clinic - early afternoon (Higashi Dojo - 89 Curlew Dr, Toronto, ON M3A 2P8)
Saturday Nov 2: AGM - Morning meeting at the hotel
Saturday Nov 2, 2019: Free open clinic. Early afternoon at the hotel
Sunday, Nov 3, 2019: Free clinic at the hotel. Black belt (early morning) Kyu (coloured) belts (mid morning)
Toronto Don Valley Hotel, 175 Wynford Dr, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1J3
Provincial Chito Ryu Annual General Meeting:
When: Sunday, November 17, 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: 89 Curlew Dr., North York, ON M3A, Canada
Description: 2019 CRAO Annual General Meeting
This meeting is open to all CRAO members/students. The purpose of this annual meeting is to discuss past, present and future business ventures of the CRAO and to vote on the Executive Committee positions as applicable.
Tournaments
Ontario Karate Challenge (Brantford)
The first tournament "Ontario Karate Challenge” of the new year will take place in Brantford, on Saturday, February 22, 2020. 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.
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. More information to follow.
New Hamburg Karate Club T-shirts, Hoodies, Gym Bags and Jackets
Back by popular demand, we have had requests from both parents and students to order club T-shirts, jackets, hoodies and gym bags. They are great for wearing at home, at tournaments, outdoors and when traveling to and from classes. This year we have gym bags again with the club logo and your name on it (Not Chuck Norris’s)
Prices are as follows:
T-shirts = $20, Jackets = $75 (youth) $80 (adult), Hoodies = $65 , Equipment/Gym bags (Extra $10 for the addition of your name) = $74 ($84).
We will be having special classes where you can wear your short sleeve T-shirt in class. You will be able to wear your short sleeve T-shirt on the 3rd Thursday of the month and any classes that are held outside.
The ordering deadline will be Monday, November 4th. Please submit your order and payments by that day. The order form and sample T-shirts, hoodies, gym bags and jacket sizes will be available at the back of class. I would again like to thank both Paul Arsenault, for creating the clothing designs, and Chad Spaulding for organizing sales.
Karate Photo Day
We will be taking pictures on December 12th. Please save the date on your calendar as there may not be an opportunity for retakes. Students have the option of purchasing various individual, group and/or class class shots. Order form and sign up list will be sent out shortly. Let me know if you have any questions.
Winter session Karate Registration
The winter session will begin on Thursday, December 5th. 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 and Senior Kids' classes. In order to assist with the registration process, we are asking returning students to sign up for the winter session by Thursday, November 4th 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 respond to this e-mail or or sign the list in class at the back of the dojo. Note: Returning students are not required to complete another registration/waiver form. Session fees will be due the first day of the winter session class. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Sensei.
Dates to remember:
Oct 21 - No Class (Federal Elections)
Nov. 1-3 - Higashi Sensei Clinics and National AGM
Nov. 17 - Provincial AGM
Nov. 25 and 28 - Grading of Little Samurai and Senior Kids' classes
Dec. 12 - photo day
Dec. 23, 26, and Dec 30 - No Class (Happy Holidays)
Feb. 15 - Family Day - No Class
Feb. 22, 2020 - Ontario Karate Challenge Tournament (Brantford)
Kansou
The 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 inspirational thought.
