December 2002
Zen Living Newsletter
December 2002
A Newsletter dedicated to the hardworking Karate, Aikido and Jodo students at Renseikan Dojo.
Contents
Birthday Corner
Recent Promotions
Heard around the dojo
Upcoming Events
Archived Newsletters
2002 Calendar of Events
Birthday Corner
Happy Birthday in November
Chris Naraine, Joanna Kurylowicz,Jonathan G.,
Paul Tremblett, John Banjac, Anants S., Samantha W.
Congratulations to the following Aikido students:
Daniel M. 8th Kyu
Christy Conte 6th Kyu
Heard Around the Dojo
Etsunen Geiko
If you are interested in celebrating the new year with a special Aikido class and a special Karate class, please let sensei know as soon as possible. The classes will be on Sunday December 29th. Karate class from 12 noon until 1:30pm and the Aikido class from 2pm to 3:30pm. Sign up in the dojo this week.
In the classes we will be doing kihon and 108 kata (karate)/ Kihon Dosa and 108 waza (aikido).
Jodo 500 Waza
On Sunday January 5th from 12 noon to 5pm Jodo students will be meeting at the University of Guelph to bring in the New Year with 5 hours of Jodo. We will perform 500+ waza during the 5 hours. Please see sensei at the dojo if you are interested in attending this event.
The Renseikan Dojo will be closed for the annual holidays. The last class will be Saturday December 21st, 2002 and the first class of the New Year will Monday January 6th, 2003. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Tree Trimming
Getting the dojo ready for the Family Christmas Party
Annual Family Christmas Party
I am not sure if everyone is listening, but they are having Fun!The Annual Family Christmas party was a big success. There were games to play , pizza to eat and gifts for all. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it another fun event at the dojo.
Annual Adult Christmas Party
The Renseikan Annual Adult Christmas Party was very well attended with karate, aikido and jodo students. It was a great opportunity to get to know the significant others(the people who put up with our crazy obsession).Thanks again to Hugh and Kelly Helliwell who opened up their beautiful home to all of us. Click here for pictures.
Annual Demonstration Video Tapes
We are pleased to announce that the Renseikan Annual Demonstration 2002 video tapes are being prepared and orders are being taken now. Please see sensei at the dojo to order yours. We also have a limited quantity of the Grand Opening Videos available also.
** 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. We have added a new design which is martial art specific. Order yours now for Christmas!
Go to the Order Page (just print it, fill it out and bring it in to the dojo)
Children's Aikido and Jodo
The new children's Jodo class (Monday 6:30pm) is going very well. The children are learning basic stikes and paired kata (Jo vs Bokken) and are getting ready for taking their first kyu tests soon. For the younger children we use a shorter jo and a new shorter bokken (wooden sword).Jodo teaches the children discipline and precision along with intensity in their movements. There is still space available in these classes.
Renseikan Dojo Crests
We are looking into the possibility of getting Renseikan Dojo crests made for the student's uniforms. We are hopeful they will be ready for Christmas. More information will follow both here and at the dojo.
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 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 8pm adult class on the last Thursday of each month.
New Student Email List
The students of Renseikan Dojo are invited to join a student only email list. Just click here to subscribe. Belle Wong and Lynn Elwood are the moderators and all questions should be directed to them through the group.
On-Line Student Manuals
The Student Manuals are now on-line!
Click on the Student Page
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