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Welcome to our Dojo Newsletter
Birthday Corner Happy Birthday in November
Ernie Mileta, Corby Chapin, Emman M., Billy D., Drake S., Neeloufar G. Welcome New Students Please Welcome to our Dojo! Student Anniversaries Student Anniversaries
Heard Around The Dojo Aikido Kyu Belt Promotions Congratulations to everyone who passed their kyu belt tests on Sunday November 30th, 2008.
Congratulations Kelly and Chris
Congratulations to Kelly Helliwell and Christopher Naraine for passing their Shodan Test in Karate-Do on Sunday November 23rd, 2008. The test was well attended by fellow karate and aikido and jodo students. Kelly and Chris did very well as Sensei, Sempai Lynn and Sempai Joe sat on the grading panel. We will have more pictures up soon.
Robert Tompkins
On Saturday November 22nd, 2008 Robert Tompkins passed away. He was in a battle with cancer and fought until the end. Robert,an accomplished martial artist, trained in Jodo where he had attained the rank of Shodan but would have been Nidan if he hadn't had to take the last year off to focus all his efforts in this battle. Those who new him were very aware of his warrior spirit and tenacity when doing Jodo and were equally aware of the soft, humerous and gentle man when not involved in Jodo. It was an honor to know him and to train with him. His Jodo was top notch. He will be sadly missed at Renseikan Dojo and I am sure he has not stopped training, he is just in a "different dojo" now. The funeral with be at Church Of The Master on Lawrence at Bellamy, on Friday at 10am. Visitation will be Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4pm and 6-9pm both days at Giffen and Mack Funeral Home in West Hill. Please google Giffen and Mack Funeral Homes at 4115 Lawrence Ave E Toronto, ONT for directions. Kobudo Seminar with Sensei Yoshiko Dometrich
Some of our students had the opportunity to train in Ryu-Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shin Ko Kai under Sensei Yoshiko Dometrich 8th dan Kyoshi.They worked on Sai and Nunchaku. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot over the 4 hour seminar at Anshin Dojo in Mississauga. Thanks to Sensei Steve Trombley for organizing this event. Karate Kyu Belt Promotions
Congratulations to all the students who passed their next kyu test on Sunday November 2nd. Everyone did very well. There are lots of pictures by clicking on the one above. 5th Kyu
4th Kyu
3rd Kyu
2nd Kyu
1st Kyu
Our new weapons rack
A huge Thank You goes to Tony Gibson for his very creative work on making a new weapons rack for the dojo. With everyone learning Sai and Nunchaku and Tuifa, all the weapons were piling up on the floor. Tony asked if he could make a weapons rack for the dojo. With the help of Don O'Connell the rack was installed on Tuesday morning (Oct 28th) after the day class. Thank you again Tony. WMKA World Seminar - New York
The World Seminar October 3-6, 2006 in Long Island, New York was a great success. It was one of the best seminar I have attended in years. Soke was in full teaching mode and so was Shinzo Sensei, who taught one Sai kata and demonstrated a nunchaku kata. It was decided last minute not to teach nunchaku because they are prohibited weapons in New York (as they are in Ontario as well). We were a little dissapointed but Soke made up for that in aces with some oyo bunkai for Naihanchi and Wankan kata. Gerard Capeillo Sensei, who hosted the seminar as well as hosted the Dojo Owner's dinner at his home, was full of energy and a joy to work with. Williams Sensei (7th dan) was a treat to work with and a perfect gentleman (when he wasn't trying to take your head off). It was a time to see so many old friends and to make many new ones. I think this world seminar was truly inspiring for everyone who attended. Aikido Night
Corby Chapin had hurt his knee but instead of staying at home, he decided to come out to his Aikido class anyway and test our his super new toy - a new digital camera. The results will be here soon. He did this in June but I have just not had the time to sort out the pictures, resize them and get them up on the web site. We really should be using Flicker or something but until then I will continue to do it the very old way of placing each picture up on the site. I will try to get at least some up this week. Thank you very much Corby, they are excellent pics. I am still trying to get more pics up. Help Feed the World
Please click on the new link on our sidebars (as well as above). By playing this educational game (vocabulary builder), you can help feed the world. The sponsors of this site donate 20 grains of rice for every correct answer you get while playing the game. They work with the United Nations World Food Program. Inspiration Renseikan Dojo Shirts We are taking orders for Renseikan Dojo T-Shirts, Crew neck Sweat shirts & Hooded Sweat Shirts. They come in a variety of colours and you have your choice of which martial art is on the front of the shirt. Print and fill out the order form and bring it in to the dojo to get your order processed. It can take 10-14 days to get the shirts so don't delay, order yours today. We also have weapons, uniforms and other good ideas. Please ask for our new price list at the dojo soon. DVDs Now Available We now have available DVDs of all previous Dojo events, including your last kyu or dan test. Please order from the dojo or email the dojo. Renseikan Dojo Crests
The Renseikan Dojo Crests are now available at the dojo. They can be used in many ways, on your dogi it should go on the left side, over your heart. Upcoming Events
Click on any of the upcoming events listed below to learn more: Annual Family Christmas Party We will be holding our Annual Family Christmas Party on Thursday November 27th at the dojo. We will start at 6pm and finish 7:45pm. Please sign up at the dojo so we will know how many to expect. Also we will need people to help set up and of course clean up. All dojo members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy some fun and games. We will also be serving pizza and beverages. Karate Black Belt Examinations On Sunday November 23rd at 1pm there will be two shodan (first degree black belt) examinations. Please come out and lend your support and energy to Kelly and Chris as they challenge for Shodan. Bring A Friend Week Introduce your friends or family to the martial arts. During the Week of November 10th & November 24th, you can bring as many people as you like to try a martial arts class with you. All we need is a signed waiver (by a parent if the person is under 18 years old) and tell them to bring track pants and a t-shirt for the class. Karate Friendship 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 sometimes 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 8:45pm adult class on the last Thursday of each month. The next Kata night is Thursday November 27th
Karate Promotions Please see the Archives for past promotions. Aikido Promotions Please see the Archives for past promotions. Jodo Promotions Please see the Archives for past promotions. |
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