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Grassroots Excellence and Welcome Home

Nick — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:46:01 +0000

The following Judoka performed with excellence at the Grassroots event:

Best Kiai – Kyle Ball
Most Improved – Phoenix Villeneuve
Best Sportsmanship – Lucas Tirabassi

Congratulations!

And welcome home Bruce Family from Australia (On sabbatical)

Ian
Colin
Owen

Rendokan Tomodachi Tournament

Nick — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:01:37 +0000

Kawasaki Rendokan will be hosting its annual Shia and Kata event on Saturday, September 18th. The tournament will be held at Dofasco Recreational Park in the F.H. Sherman Learning Center. Directions here.

The full technical package and registration form has all the necessary information.

Forsyths in the Paper

Nick — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:39:19 +0000

Caledonia sisters off to judo nationals

by Bill Jackson

For the Forsyth girls of Caledonia, judo is a family affair. Delaney, 14 and Zoe, 12 are off to compete at the 2010 Canadian National Youth Judo Championships in Lethbridge, AB this July after placing first and second respectively in Ontario this past season.

For the full article download this PDF:
Forsyth-Caledonia-Paper

Year of the Tiger!

Nick — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:36 +0000

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are pleased to sign up with the Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Academy!

Teaming up with the Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Academy can help raise funds for amateur athletes to participate in Martial Arts across the country.

To Order Tickets Call Mitchell Kawasaki at 905-512-8310.

Regular Price: $45
Kawasaki Rendokan Price: $30

Seating information can be found in this PDF

Grading Information

Nick — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:22:00 +0000

All the grading requirements and necessary information can be found in this pdf:

Grading Info

New Parking Rule

Nick — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:42:26 +0000

Just to inform everyone. We had a discussion with our neighbours next door (formerly bread bakery) and they will no longer allow us to use their parking lot at any time. Unha (our Treasurer) has done her best to maintain peace and cooperation however, they want money. This is your warning that we are not responsible for those risking to park next door. I would suggest parking across the street for now until otherwise noted. We plan to paint guidelines on our front and back parking lot to encourage efficient use of parking space during our activities and programs. We are very sorry for this inconvenience however, it is now official. Do not park next door.

Mitchell Kawasaki

A Successful Grassroots Tournament

Nick — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:47:53 +0000

I would like to thank everyone for their contribution in making our Grass Roots Event a Great Success! Congratulations to those who were successful with their next belt grade:

Kaitlyn Scott – Brown Belt
Amanda Felker – Brown Belt
Natalie – Orange Belt
Branko – Yellow Belt
Aleks – Yellow Belt
Diemetry – Yellow Belt
Jamie – Yellow Belt
John – Yellow Belt
Vanessa – Half Yellow Belt

By the way the next BLACK BELT GRADING IS: May 1, 2010 (Clinic)
June 5, 2010 BLACK BELT EXAM. At Budokan Judo Club Ajax.

Thank you once again to all the organizers and volunteers and competitors.

Sensei

Thank You – Ontario Trillium Foundation

Nick — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:54:21 +0000

The Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Club would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous cash donation. It will help make the Hamilton Canadian Japanese Culture Centre safer and more accessible for the community to participate in the centre’s activities.

Rusty Kanokogi

Nick — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:24:20 +0000

The Judo community lost a dear friend and a pioneer of the women’s judo movement on Saturday when 1988 Olympic Coach Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi (Brooklyn, N.Y.) passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer.

Rusty became the first woman to practice Judo in the men-only dojo of the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. She sponsored the first women’s Judo competition and was the driving force behind the introduction of women’s Judo in the Olympics. In 2008 she was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, one of Japan’s highest civilian honors.

We would like to offer our condolences to the families, friends, and club mates of Rusty.

Nikkei Voice Article

Nick — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:18:14 +0000

Nikkei Times Japanese Canadian Newspaper.
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