Zen Living Newsletter
A Newsletter dedicated to the hardworking Karate, Aikido and Jodo students at Renseikan Dojo.
Contents
Birthday Corner
Welcome New Students
Student Anniversaries
Recent Promotions
Heard around the dojo
Upcoming Events
Archived Newsletters
2002 Calendar of Events
May was such a hectic month at the dojo, somehow I forgot to update the newsletter for May, so here is May and June, together
Birthday Corner
Happy Belated Birthday in May
Shawn B., Tim C., Ben C., Rick Elwood, Mark Hamlyn, Corey H.,
Carl Ignatius, Terrence Kissoon, Heather L., Theresa Reid,
Oskar Rutishauser, Spencer, S., Kendra T., Kristen T.,
Joseph Vallejo, Gale Wood, Kristin H., Kelly HelliwellHappy Birthday in June
Todd M., Ken Johnstone, Kristen J., Christopher Herchmer
Welcome New Students
Please Welcome to our Dojo!
Shannon Berrouard, Paul Tremblett, George Racette,
Terrence Kissoon, Kelley Hensel, Graydon H., Parker H.
Good Luck in your chosen art and discipline!
Student Anniversaries
May
Theresa Reid, Don Smith, Arjun V.
June
Vanessa K., Ronald L.,Ashley T., Matthew T.
Congratulations on completing another year in your life long discipline!
Recent Student Promotions
Karate Promotions
Congratulations to Rob Knox for passing his Shodan (black belt) test.
More pictures will follow soon.
Jodo Promotions
May 24, 2002Congratulations to the following Jodo students who were successful in their test under Namitome Sensei 8th dan, hanshi:
Ken Johnstone - Ikkyu
Lynn Elwood - Ikkyu
Don Croft - Shodan
Carl Ignatius - Shodan
Heard Around the Dojo
Schedule Changes
The Early Start Karate class will be on hold during the summer, but we expect it to resume in the fall. The Monday Jodo class is open to all adult jodo students and the new time is 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
The Adult Karate day classes have changed to their new days and times, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:00am to 11:00am. If you have any questions please ask at the dojo or email the dojo.
Canada Day and Camp Weekend
The dojo will be open on Saturday June 30th for a special combined class at 9:00am. All students should attend the 9:00am class. The dojo will be closed Monday July 1st for Canada Day.
The dojo will closed Friday July 5th, Saturday July 6th for our annual Martial Arts Summer Camp.
New Shodan
Congratulations Rob
Renseikan Dojo is very proud of our newest karate black belt, Rob Knox, who passed his black belt test Sunday June 9th. Karate, Aikido and Jodo students from Renseikan Dojo and other dojo were in attendance for this very special day. Click on above picture for some preliminary pictures from Rob's Shodan test.
Spring BBQ and Family Picnic
We had wonderful weather for our annual BBQ and Family Picnic. There was plenty to eat and lots of games and activities to keep both children and adults busy and entertained. Those who missed this event will not want to miss next years! Click here for some pictures from the Family Picnic. We were unable to get pictures from the children versus the adults soccer game, but if I remember correctly We Won!! (Thanks to Mike and Joe and everyone else)
May Jodo Seminar
Namitome Sensei 8th dan, hanshi was again the special guest and instructor at the annual Guelph Jodo seminar held May 22-24th. Namitome Sensei has a very easy and pleasant way of teaching and worked very hard with junior and senior students over the three days and nights.Click here for some preliminary pictures from this fantastic seminar and examination.
Nagamine Sensei Seminar
Soke Nagamine Takayoshi Sensei, 9th dan, held an exciting karate seminar at the Anshin Dojo, Mississauga, on May 10th - 12th weekend. The seminar was very well attended by Renseikan students and everyone enjoyed themselves. Nagamine Sensei really enjoyed himself as he taught basics, kata and bunkai to all attendees. Click on the above picture to see some photos from the Saturday session
Kata Night
We would like to invite any karate-ka who practice Matsubyashi-Ryu to join us for the last Thursday of every month. After a good warm-up of kihon (basics) we start kata practice and decided this month to also add Bunkai (application) and Yakusoku Kumite (pre-arranged sparring) practice to the evening. Our dojo is open to all, regardless of rank or associations. This is a non-political dojo and a fun night of training together in the true spirit of Nagamine Shoshin Sensei's Karate-Do. If you are interested in joining us please contact us for directions and times or feel free to drop in for the 8pm adult class on the last Thursday of each month.
*** Summer Day Camps ***
This year Renseikan Dojo, in association with Zen Living Studios, will be holding week-long summer day camps for children ages 7 and up. The camps will run Monday to Friday, from 9:00am - 3:30pm. There are two camp sessions available, and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. The cost for each session is $150.00 plus a small materials fee (expected to be between $10 - $12). Click here for registration information or pick up a registration form at the dojo
On-Line Student Manuals
The Student Manuals are now on-line!
Click on the Student Page and be sure to see the new Dojo Etiquette Section** T-Shirts - Sweat Shirts**
Order your very own Renseikan Dojo T-shirt! We are taking orders now. The shirts are available in a variety of colours and all sizes.
Upcoming Events
Click on any of the upcoming events listed below to learn more:
Karate Kata Night
Canada Day Weekend
** Adult Summer Camp **
2002 Full Calendar of Events
Archived Newsletters
Click on the month for previous Zen Living Newsletters:
April 2001 May 2001 June 2001 July 2001 August 2001 September 2001 October 2001 November 2001 December 2001 January 2002 February 2002 March 2002 April 2002
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