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Tues. Feb. 16, 2021: We are returning to the schedule before the stay-at-home order. Classes will be resuming with increased vigilance.
COVID cases are decreasing, but variant cases are increasing. We recommend N95 or KN95 masks or doubling up. Make you have a proper fit around your nose.
We also recommend masks that have elastic straps that go around the back of your head (not around your ears).
Variants are circulating within the community so it is likely that another shutdown will occur.
Most transmissions occur at home. Please do what you can to reduce the number of virus particles that you inhale.
COVID cases are decreasing, but variant cases are increasing. We recommend N95 or KN95 masks or doubling up. Make you have a proper fit around your nose.
We also recommend masks that have elastic straps that go around the back of your head (not around your ears).
Variants are circulating within the community so it is likely that another shutdown will occur.
Most transmissions occur at home. Please do what you can to reduce the number of virus particles that you inhale.
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Dec. 15, 2020 Ottawa Sports Awards announces
Lifetime Award Recipients Announced for 2020
https://ottawasportsawards.ca/lifetime-award-recipients-announced-for-2020/
Dec. 15, 2020 Ottawa Sports Awards announces
Lifetime Award Recipients Announced for 2020
https://ottawasportsawards.ca/lifetime-award-recipients-announced-for-2020/
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https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-takahashi-family-a-name-synonymous-with-judo-in-ottawa-loses-two-of-its-judoka
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-takahashi-family-a-name-synonymous-with-judo-in-ottawa-loses-two-of-its-judoka
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Philip Masato Takahashi
Philip Masato Takahashi
June 12, 1957 - June 15, 2020
Phillip Masato Takahashi passed away at the age of 63 on June 15, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born in Toronto on June 12, 1957 and is predeceased by his father Masao, and survived by mother, June, brothers, Allyn and Ray (Janet), and sister, Tina (Sean). Phil adored the three daughters he shared with his former wife, Cathy. He was a loving father to Christy (Simon), Jenny (Rob), and Emi (Robbie); and grandfather to Alice, Kato and Talula.
Phil was an exceptional athlete, coach and sensei (teacher) who excelled in judo at the national and international level. He was a three-time Olympic team member (80, 84, '88) and a ten time Canadian Champion who won numerous int'l judo championships, including medals at two World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and Pan Am Games. He was a role model and coach to his younger sister who travelled and competed alongside with him on the National Judo Team and with and his brother, Ray, a 3x Olympic wrestling team member.
Phil held the rank of 7th degree Black Belt, was presented multiple achievement awards and was inducted into the Nepean Wall of Fame, Judo Ontario Hall of Fame and Judo Canada Hall of Fame in 1996.
Phil attended Laurentian and Bell High Schools, obtained a diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies at Algonquin College, a B.P.E. from U of Ottawa and B. Ed. from U of Saskatchewan.
After the '88 Olympics, he held the position of Saskatchewan's High Performance Judo Coach, was a member of the Provincial Grading Board and taught school at the Chamakese Education Centre. Upon his return to Ottawa he instructed judo and martial arts at the family operated Takahashi Dojo, and taught high school at Confederation and J.S. Woodsworth. Phil also co-authored the family's book, Mastering Judo (Human Kinetics 2005).
Phil was a fierce, yet humble competitor, known for his exceptional skill and technique. He was a gentle man, and a gentleman, who has left an indelible mark on many. Some have described Phil with words such as, "an inspiration, friend, hero, great role model, legendary, true pioneer, ambassador, ... an honour to know him." He had a keen sense of humour and brought smiles and laughter to many. He will be deeply missed, but forever remembered and cherished by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a date to be announced posted on the Takahashi Dojo website.
To honour Phil's commitment as a teacher and mentor to youth, please consider giving to the "Phil Takahashi Memorial Bursary". Donations may be made by cheque to Judo Ontario, 875 Morningside Ave., Scarborough ON M1C 0C7. Please indicate that your gift is for the Phil Takahashi Memorial Bursary.
Donations would also be graciously accepted to the Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre "Building Fund in memory of Phil Takahashi" by e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by cheque to the OJCC treasurer at 48 Onslow Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1S 1E9.
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Masao James Takahashi passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2020. Mas is predeceased by his parents, sister Hisako (Shin), brother Tak (Fumi) and is survived by his brother Paul. Mas is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years June, his children Allyn, Phil, Ray (Janet), and Tina (Sean), his grandchildren, Christy (Simon), Jenny (Rob), Emi (Robbie), Mariko (Ferg), Steven (Val), Adam, Torin, Liam, and his great-grandchildren Alice, Kato, and Talula.
Mas was born in Stave Falls B.C, on June 24, 1929, to father, Kyukichi and mother, Mine (Suzuki). Mas was an avid athlete who started judo at eight years old. As a teenager, he and his family were expelled from B.C. and relocated to a sugar beet farm in Alberta as part of the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII. At the end of the war, he completed school and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1949. Mas enjoyed an illustrious military career stationed in Eastern Canada, and four years in Germany where he taught Judo and unarmed combat and started his young family in judo. Mas retired from the Air Force in 1972 and devoted much of the next phase of his life to the judo school he opened with June in 1969. Mas was a fierce competitor and impressive technician and instructor who instilled his passion for judo in his four children and their children. Hundreds of students have since earned black belts, became great competitors, instructors of clubs, coaches and Olympians, achieving national and international success. He was an official at the ’76 Olympic Games has two Olympian sons, and daughter an Olympic women’s coach.
Over the years, the dojo has expanded to promote other Japanese martial arts and cultural activities. Mas also contributed greatly to the Ottawa Japanese Community Association and Japanese Community Centre in its formative years, serving in various roles since its inception in the 1970’s
Mas was one of the first to achieve Canadian and Kodokan 8th dan. He was inducted into the Judo Ontario and Judo Canada Hall of Fame along with his son and daughter and has been inducted into the Canadian Sports Honour Roll. In 2002, he was decorated by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of his service to improving the status of Japanese-Canadians through his lifelong commitment to the promotion and development of Judo in Canada.
A celebration of life is to be held on Sunday, April 5, 2020, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Takahashi Dojo on 5 Melrose Ave., Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if a donation could be made to the Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre "Building Fund" by e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by cheque to the OJCC treasurer at 48 Onslow Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1S 1E9.
Celebration of Life has been postponed indefinitely.
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Judo Canada in Preparation for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Interview of Priscilla Gagne (alumna of Takahashi Dojo) with Andrzej Sadej (instructor at Takahashi Dojo) at the Institut National du Sport (INS) du Quebec.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgH8GQv6EPk&feature=youtu.be
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National Capital Newaza Competition 6th edition
May 25, 2019 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
38 Children from 8 clubs in the Ottawa-Gatineau area competed on 2 mat areas in 4 teams. Each child had 6 matches.
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Judo Kata Pan American Championship Lima Peru April 24, 2019
Goshin Jutsu Gold Allyn Takahashi and Raj Venugopal
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March 9, 2019 Global Affairs Canada Ottawa,
"Certificate of Commendation"
To Takahashi Dojo
Your school has contributed to mutual understanding, friendship, and goodwill between Japan and Canada.
We hereby express our deep respect for this distinguished achievement and award you the certificate of commendation.
March 9, 2019
Kimihiro Ishikane
Japanese Ambassador to Canada
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Judo NEWAZA Dec. 1, 2018 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
60 children participated in the 4th edition of the National Capital Newaza Competition.
150 matches with 177 ippon and 21 waza-ari.
Thanks to all the volunteers for their effort.
Gold: team 5
Silver: team 6
Bronze: team 1
Photos will be posted soon.
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JODO Nov. 24, 2018 Mississauga
Allyn Takahashi promoted to nidan.
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Oct. 2018 Judo Ontario names Takahashi Dojo as "Club of the Year"
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Judo Sept. 2018 Ontario Grading Board
Allyn Takahashi has accepted a position on the Judo Ontario Grading Board.
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Judo May 17-20, 2018 CANADIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS CALGARY 2018
Congratulations to
Allyn Takahashi and Raj Venugopal = Goshin Jutsu Gold
Allyn and Davin Marion = Kime no kata Silver
Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney = Ju no kata Gold
Shane and Davin = Katame no kata Silver
Bailey and Shane = Nage no kata Bronze
Ella Dunstone and Maddy = Ju no kata (U21) Gold
Kaden and Davin = Nage no kata (U 21) Bronze
and Ben Kendrick for two golds (U21 and senior) in Shiai -90kg
Bailey and Shane performing Ju-no-kata
Raj and Maddy performing Nage-no-kata
Bailey and Shane performing Nage-no-kata
Shane and Davin performing Katame-no-kata
Allyn and Davin performing Kime-no-kata
Ella and Maddy performing Ju-no-Kata
Allyn and Raj performing Kodokan Goshin Jutsu
Bailey and Shane (Nage-no-kata)
Allyn and Davin (Kime-no-kata)
Priscilla Gagne (Alumna of Takahashi Dojo) throwing Brazilian competitor in the IBSA competition
Ben Kendrick in -90kg Shiai
Ben Kendrick
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Judo April 19, 2018 San Jose Costa Rica, Pan-American Judo Kata Championship
Congratulations to the kata team for three silvers and one bronze!
Davin Marion and Shane Rooney silver in Katame-no-kata
Bailey Hu and Allyn Takahashi silver in goshin jutsu
Shane Rooney and Bailey Hu silver in ju-no-kata
Davin Marion and Allyn Takahashi bronze in Kime-no-ka
Davin Marion, Allyn Takahashi, Shane Rooney, Bailey Hu,
photos courtesy of Judo Canada Facebook page.
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Judo April 14, 2018 Takahashi Dojo National Capital Newaza Competiton
Over 40 competitors participated in a total of 102 matches scoring 106 ippon and 21 waza-ari.
Gold: team 4
Silver: team 5
Bronze: team 6
more photos from the event photographer Mark Guzewski:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UL5LH3RbBOcoHYOB2
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Judo March 18, 2018, St. Jean sur Richelieu, Kata Competition
Raj Venugopal wins gold medal in Goshin jutsu!
Kaden Venugopal bronze, Davin Marion silver and bronze, Shane Rooney two golds two silvers, Bailey Hu gold and silver, Raj Venugopal gold
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Judo Feb. 18, 2018 Nunavut team visits Takahashi Dojo
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Judo Feb. 10, 2018 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose Ave. Children's Newaza Competition.
Children from ten clubs from around the region joined in the fun: Académie des arts martiaux de l'Outaouais, Beckwith Judo Club, Judo Cantley, Centre Evolution, Judo Lycée Claudel, Munster Judo Club, Ottawa Judo Club, RA Judo Club, Judo St Jean Bosco, and Takahashi Dojo. About half of the children were new.
Results:
Gold: Team 1
Silver: Team 3
Bronze: Team 5
A total of 139 ippon and 33 waza-ari were scored over 144 fights.
All teams won at least one match.
Click here to see photos (photographer: Ryan Hadwen-Hussar )
Click here to see some photos (photographer: Bailey Hu)
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Judo Dec. 9, 2017 Children's Newaza Tournament at Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose.
There were sixty children from eight local clubs that participated: Almonte Judo Club, Beckwith Dojo, Judo Cantley, Judo Lycee Claudel, Munster Judo Club, Ottawa Judo Club, RA Judo Club, and Takahashi Dojo. There were a total of 150 matches over three mat areas.
Results:
gold: team 5
silver: team 4
bronze: team 3
Photographers: submitted by parents Click here for some pictures.
photographer: Mark Guzewski: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KwvXoHCL7F7th0ug1
photographer: Ryan Hadwen-Hussar. Please do not delete:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qHN6mAjsPZ-oBJxoMWHaB9sBA4FyGsMn?usp=sharing
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Judo Nov. 18, 19 2017 (Centre Sportif de Gatineau) Coupe Daniel Massie 2017
Rory Dupuis throws his opponent.
Click here to see more pictures of the event.
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Jodo Nov. 18, 2017 (Toronto) Promotions: Brian Mitani (3 dan), Erika Gaal (2 dan), Allyn Takahashi (1 dan)
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Takahashi dojo and OJCA Sumie and Shodo clubs led by Shodo-ka, Keiko Nagasawa had an art show at the OJCC on November 11th and 12th. Members set up the show the night before to celebrate our progress and enjoy Japanese traditional visual art with guests.
The Sumie and Shodo club get together at Takahashi dojo on Tuesday morning 10am-12pm. We are also welcoming new members. Please contact June Takahashi at (613)-725-3451.
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Aikido November 11, 2017, (Hamilton) Naoko Tanaka was promoted to 2nd Dan in Yoshinkan Aikido (Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation, Tokyo, Japan). The grading committee was chaired by Kimeda Sensei, 9th Dan and Chief Instructor of Aikido Yoshinkai Canada.
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Judo Nov. 11, 2017 (Toronto) "Ontario Open" Takahashi Dojo Kata team gets all five kata golds!!
Nage-no-kata gold Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney
Ju-no-kata gold Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney
Katame-no-kata gold Shane Rooney and Davin Marion
Goshin-jutsu gold Allyn Takahashi and Bailey Hu
Kime-no-kata gold Allyn Takahashi and Davin Marion
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Judo Oct. 20, 2017 (Zagreb Croatia) World Championships Juniors: Ben Kendrick throws his opponent.
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Judo Oct. 14, 2017 Evolution Judo Club visits Takahashi Dojo
Takahashi Dojo visited Evolution (Gatineau) April 8, 2017
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Judo Aug. 18, 2017 Children's Camp has finished!
click for more camp photos
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Judo Aug. 12, (Santiago Chile) World Cadet Championship 2017
Ben Kendrick takes BRONZE!
Congratulations to Ben Kendrick on his hard earned achievement.
Final Results
1. SERBAN, Eduard (ROU)
2. MORI, Kenshin (JPN)
3. KENDRICK, Benjamin (CAN)
3. GADZHIEV, Said (RUS)
5. ENDOVITSKIY, Valeriy (RUS)
5. GERKENS, Emils (LAT)
7. VELKOV, Vadim (UKR)
7. BERGAMELLI, Enrico (ITA)
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Judo June 30, 2017 (Cancun, Mexico) Pan-American Games
Ben Kendrick won the gold medal in U18 90kg division.
He won all three matches by Ippon vs Costa Rica, Argentina, and Brazil in the final.
http://www.judoinside.com/event/11792/2017_Pan_American_U18_Championships_Cancun
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Aikido June 24, 2017 Grading held at Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose Ave.
Opening Ceremony with Kimeda-sensei
Front row: Examiners, P. Gagliano (7th Dan), T. Kimeda (9th Dan), and C. Johnston (6th Dan)
Back row: Observers and examinees.
Yanick Rail (promoted to 1st Dan), Denis Chartrand (promoted to 3rd Dan), T. Kimeda (Chief Examiner), Hans de Groot (promoted to 4th Dan), Yoel Carmenates (promoted to 2nd Dan). All Dan rankings are Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation (AYF), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Aikido Facebook page
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Judo June 17, 2017. Thanks to all children and family members who came out to our last judo class celebration on Saturday.
We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you all in September!
click to see more pictures: parents-day-2017
Adults' class will start at 7PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday Adults' and kata classes have been combined and starts at 10:30AM.
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Judo June 13, 2017 Black Belt award ceremony at Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose.
(Unofficial) congratulations to:
Allyn Takahashi 4 dan,
Glen Cheriton 3 dan,
Louis Vaillancourt 3 dan,
Christian Dupuis 3 dan,
Bailey Hu 2 dan,
Ben Kendrick 2 dan by BATSUGUN
Jean-Patrick Levasseur 1 dan,
Mathieu Menard 1 dan
June 13, 2017 promotion ceremony.
JP Levasseur receiving his black belt from Brian Mitani.
Mat Menard receiving his black belt from Natalie Gosselin
Ben Kendrick, Bailey Hu, Mat Menard, JP Levasseur, Allyn Takahashi, Louis Vaillancourt, Glen Cheriton, Christian Dupuis
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Judo June 10&11 Kata clinic and Grading
Thanks to Brian Mitani for instruction, and to Davin Marion, Shane Rooney, and Andrew Spearman for acting as uke. And special thanks to Mat Menard for acting as uke for an out-of-town candidate whose uke had dislocated her shoulder.
Participants in the grading clinic Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Opening remarks to the candidates,
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Judo May 25, 2017 (Calgary) Canadian Kata Championships
Takahashi Dojo takes 1/3 of the medals!!
Allyn, Bailey, Davin, Shane
Gold: Goshin Jutsu, Shane Rooney and Davin Marion video on youtube
Gold: Ju no kata, Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney video on youtube
Silver: Katame no kata, Shane Rooney and Davin Marion video on youtube
Silver: Nage no kata, Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney video on youtube
Bronze: Goshin Jutsu, Allyn Takahashi and Bailey Hu video on youtube
Judo Ontario media report on Nationals. http://www.judoontario.ca/media_centre/view/411
Ben Kendrick throwing his opponent.
Calgary Olympic Oval in the University of Calgary
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Jodo May 21, 2017 (Guelph) Jodo Grading. Congratulations to:
Allyn Takahashi 1 Kyu, Ed Chart 6 Dan, Jonathan Lim 3 Dan
Ed Chart performs in front of judging panel for his ROKUDAN
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Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Iaido, Jodo May 6, 2017 (Japanese Embassy Ottawa)
Thanks to all of the sensei and participants for the excellent demos at the Japanese Embassy.
We received a very nice thank you letter from the embassy staff.
click to see pictures: Japanese-Embassy-2017
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Judo April 1, 2017 (Peel Toronto)
Nage-no-kata Gold: Bailey Hu and Davin Marion see on Youtube
Goshin Jutsu Gold: Shane Rooney and Davin Marion see on Youtube
Goshin Jutsu Bronze: Allyn Takahashi and Davin Marion see on Youtube
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Judo March 18, 19, 2017 (St. Jean sur Richelieu) Kata Tournament
Nage-no-kata Gold Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney
Katame-no-kata Silver Shane Rooney and Davin Marion
Goshin-Jutsu Gold Shane Rooney and Davin Marion
Ju-no-kata Silver Shane Rooney and Bailey Hu
Shane, Bailey, and Davin
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Judo March 16, 17, 2017 (St. Jean sur Richelieu) Kata Judging Seminar
June Takahashi is awarded PanAmerican Judo Confederation Kata Judging Certificate in Nage-no-kata, Katame-no-kata, Goshinjutsu, Ju-no-kata, and Kime-no-kata.
Kuniko Takeuchi 8-dan, June Takahashi 6-dan, Hiroshi Nakamura 9-dan
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JODO March 2017 Erika Gaal receives her SHODAN diploma.
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Aikido Feb. 11, 2017 Congratulations Mr. Guy Charlesbois on receiving your SANDAN diploma!
Aikido Facebook page
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Judo Jan. 28, 2017 Kids' breakfall tournament
Some of the many winners!
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Judo Jan. 7, 2017 (Montreal) Nathalie Gosselin inducted into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame!
see profile on Judo Canada website
Natalie at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics
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Judo Jan. 12, 2017 Dave Kiang promoted to ROKUDAN (Judo Canada). Many thanks to Dave Stevenson for his efforts as UKE.
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Judo Jan. 12, 2017 From the archives: Here's a picture of Ben Kendrick doing a left drop seoi on his brother Jacob.
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Aikido Jan. 3, 2017 The certificates have arrived!
Congratulations to Nana Tanaka (promoted to Shodan), Michel Charbonneau (promoted to 3rd Kyu) and Shunichiro Nakao (promoted to 5th Kyu)!
Aikido Facebook page
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Judo Dec. 10, 2016 (Ajax) Grading
Congratulations to Mat Lemay for his promotion to NIDAN, and Davin Marion for his promotion to SANDAN.
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Karate Party and board breaking! Dec. 6 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
Potluck table. At the end of the evening, Sensei breaks an impressive stack of boards! 
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Holiday Party (potluck) Dec. 3 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
For more pictures: Holiday-Party-2016
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Judo Dec. 2 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose Leandro Cunha Competitiors' Seminar
Leandro showed us some gripping techniques, an entry into o-uchi-gari and seoi, and some ground techniques. Thanks go out to Felipe for acting as translator and uke, to Hasan for arranging Leandro's visit, and of course to Leandro for coming to the East Region and our club. We all hope to see him in the future.
Leandro about to enter right o-uchi-gari with a left grip. Notice that Leandro has a grip on Felipe's right lapel and has trapped Felipe's left arm near his belt.
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Judo Nov. 20 Gatineau Classique de L'Outaouais-2016
GOLD: George F., Pippa C., Taisei T., Finn N., Hugo D., Connor McCrudden, Adrian Swietlicki
Silver: Maiya T., Rory D., Arlen M., Isla D., Artemis R., Abby M., Danick
Bronze: Gabe N., Elliana R.
Participants: Ella D., Niamh F., Nick D.
Osaekomi! Abby holds her opponent with kesa gatame
Hugo scores ippon with o-uchi gari followed by yoko shiho gatame
Finn scores waza-ari with harai goshi then finishes off with kesa gatame
Taisei gets his opponent down.
Maiya holds her opponent--everyone cheering from the edge of the mats.
Rory gets his opponent down with osoto-otoshi.
Adrian, down by waza-ari, rolls into kesa-gatame, scores ippon and the gold medal.
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Sumie Shodo Show: Nov. 19 Ottawa Japanese Canadian Community Culture Centre
Keiko Nagasawa and her students at the Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose put on a display.
See more pictures:Shodo-Sumie-Show-2016
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Judo Nov. 19 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
Ben Kendrick tells the kids how he started off just like them in this very same class at Takahashi Dojo and now he's going to Japan and other countries representing Canada.
Ben with his two bronze medals from the Quebec Open.
Ben performing uchimata on his victims.
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JODO Nov. 12, Mississauga 
Erika Gaal, Daniel Chabaud, Corinne Moisson, Brian Mitani
Congratulations to Erika Gaal for her promotion to shodan.
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Judo Nov. 12 Ontario Open
Bailey Hu and Shane Rooney get the Gold in Nage-no-kata.
Brian Mitani with Louis Vaillancourt and Glen Cheriton (silver medal in Goshin-jutsu)
Fabien Paquette wins a bronze
see more pics from:Ontario-Open-2016
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Judo: Nov 5, 6 40th Open International Judo Quebec. A very strong showing for Takahashi Dojo:
Ben Kendrick Senior -81kg Bronze
Ivan Kyrylchuk Senior -100kg Bronze
Nick Dore u21 100+kg Bronze
Ben Kendrick u21 -81kg Bronze
Mathieu Menard Ne-Waza Gold
Heidi Wright (visiting from Australia) Bronze
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Judo Oct. 29 Ambassador and Consul General of Japan to Canada visited Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose during children's class.
left to right: Japanese Consul-General (Montreal), Kikuchi-sensei, June Takahashi, Japanese Ambassador and his wife.
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Art Exhibition Oct. 29, 30 by Mitsugi Kikuchi at Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose
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Judo Oct. 28, Fondue Supper Fundraiser "salle paroissiale Saint-Gabriel", 55 Appleford St., Ottawa.
Le 28 octobre 2016, lever de fonds - souper fondu, salle paroissiale Saint-Gabriel, 55 rue Appleford à Ottawa.
Priscilla et Tony étaient les invités d'honneur à cet événement et furent récompensés pour leur participation aux jeux de Rio 2016. Colin Gascon en était le maître de cérémonie.
Cet événement fut organisé par le Club Richelieu Laporte afin de lever des fonds en appui à la jeunesse francophone. Cette année, par l'entremise de Colin, Priscilla et Tony furent choisis comme récipiendaires.
Priscilla a livré un discours décrivant son parcours jusqu'à Rio. Merci sincèrement à Colin Gascon et au Club Richelieu Laporte pour leur soutien à Tony et Priscilla.
Priscilla and Tony were the guests of honour at this event in recognition of their participation in Rio 2016. Colin Gascon was master of ceremonies. This was a fund raising event hosted by CLUB RICHELIEU LAPORTE, a charity that supports Francophones. This year with the help of Colin, Priscilla and Tony were selected as recipients. Priscilla gave a speech describing her path to Rio. Many thanks to Colin Gascon and Club Richelieu Laporte for their support of Tony and Priscilla.
left to right: Allyn, Brian, Marie-Pier (sommelier), Tony, Jackie, Priscilla, Andrzej, June
click here to read more:CLUB RICHELIEU LAPORTE
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Judo: Oct. 21, 22, 23 Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose:
Assistant and Instructor Courses
Course Conductor: Andrzej Sadej (Judo Canada Master Facilitator).
A truly excellent and informative set of courses was held over three days. Sadej-sensei is the most knowledgeable and respected sensei regarding all aspects of judo. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in Judo is the result of a partnership between Judo Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada. After registering for the course and the bursary (online) a quick response came back from CoachesOntario that I had received the "Quest 4 Gold Bursary" waiting to be sent to me which reimburses 70% of the cost of the course!
The Saturday AM Peewee class with course participants.
The Saturday AM class with course participants.
Assistant and Instructor course Oct. 21-23, 2016
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Aikido: Oct. 14-16 Kimeda-sensei gave a clinic at Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose.
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Judo: Oct. 22, 2016 Whispers Pub (http://whisperspubottawa.ca/) Fundraiser for Ben Kendrick
Glen Nakamura hosted, click here for his facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/thedeadprophets/
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Aikido Yoshinkai Ottawa (Takahashi Dojo 5 Melrose) Oct. 17 Nana Tanaka has been promoted to shodan (1st degree black belt). Congratulations!https://www.facebook.com/yoshinkanottawa
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Judo Oct. 15 2016 Niagara Falls Open (Ontario) Congratulations to Gabe and Finn Nakamura for their silver medals!
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Judo Oct. 15, 16, 2016 International Olesnica Championship Poland
Ben Kendrick continues to power his way to the very top winning 7 losing 2 fights over two days earning a bronze in u18 and a silver in u21.
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Judo: Oct. 1, 2016 (Malta) Shane Rooney and Davin Marion representing Canada placed 5th in katame-no-kata in the World Kata Judo Championship.
http://www.rds.ca/amateurs/championnats-du-monde-de-kata-une-cinquieme-place-pour-shane-rooney-et-davin-marion-1.3565376
Read more about world-kata-judo-championship
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Judo: BACK TO SCHOOL!! Children's and Peewee judo classes resumed Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Judo classes have resumed regular schedule. Click here to see Timetable
click here for more photos:back to school
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judo: Rio Paralympics:
Click to see Preparation for Rio
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judo: Benjamin Kendrick awarded Ontario Most Outstanding U18 
Click to see more about Benjamin Kendrick Judo Ontario Most Outstanding U18
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Iaido: Sept. 4, (Montreal) Canadian National Iaido Championships 2016
Congratulations to Erika Gaal for her SILVER MEDAL in the shodan division!
Click to see more about Erika Gaal silver medal
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Fund Raising silent auction for Ben Kendrick closed August 31st. $2000 was raised for Ben to help with his travel expenses. And by the way, congratulations on your gold medal at the July 1st, 2016 Pan-Am Games in Argentina 81kg (U18).
http://www.judocanada.org/2016/07/01/eleven-podiums-for-canada-in-argentina/
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Summer camp finished August 19, 2016. Check Seminars/Camps for more photos. 
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PICTURES! Are you a member or a former member? We need pictures, especially action shots. Scan your photos and include a brief description (names, place, date, tournament, etc.)
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Allyn attended the kata and waza seminars held July 2016 at the Kodokan. Start saving your pennies and go with him next year!
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Japan Exchange Teachers Alumni Association (Japanese Embassy) Demo July 10, 2016
Takahashi Dojo performed demos of various martial arts. Thanks to the members for their participation!
Click to see more photos: JETAA-2016
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May 27, 2016 Niagara Falls (New York) Kata Competition. Congratulations to Shane Rooney and Davin Marion!
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April 4, 2016 Peel Kata Tournament. Davin, Shane, and Bailey bring back almost half of the gold medals! Next time give the other competitors a chance.
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March 2016 Quebec Open Kata Competition. Congratulations to Davin Marion and Shane Rooney!
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