Richmond Hill Budokan

Richmond Hill Budokan Since 1973, the Richmond Hill Budokan has provided quality traditional martial arts training.

A reminder that we are up and running in Unit 13 tonight. We are on the regular schedule. Tonight, our next chapter sta...
09/22/2026

A reminder that we are up and running in Unit 13 tonight.

We are on the regular schedule.

Tonight, our next chapter starts.

WE ARE READY. We still have much to do to move the wellness centre and to make the new space our home, but we are ready ...
09/21/2026

WE ARE READY.

We still have much to do to move the wellness centre and to make the new space our home, but we are ready to go for classes.

Tuesday night, we will begin classes on the regular schedule in Unit 13.

Come and join us as we begin the next chapter for our dojo.

To everyone who helped us get here - I am beyond grateful for your support. You are what makes this dojo family strong.

If you’ve been away for awhile, what better time to start back fresh with us in our new space.

And just like that, our training time in Unit 7 has ended. Final class on Friday, followed by work this weekend. We wi...
09/21/2026

And just like that, our training time in Unit 7 has ended.

Final class on Friday, followed by work this weekend.

We will be starting classes on Tuesday in Unit 13 on the regular schedule. A reminder that there is no karate on Monday.

Final promotion in Unit 7. Many congratulations to Vandita on a successful promotion to Yellow Belt in Kitsune Ryu Juju...
09/21/2026

Final promotion in Unit 7.

Many congratulations to Vandita on a successful promotion to Yellow Belt in Kitsune Ryu Jujutsu.

Included are throwback photos from when Vandita trained with me as a young(er) lady.

Always happy when my “kids” return to the dojo to continue their training.

We always have room for moe returns…never too late.

Sunday. Another workday at the new dojo. If you want to help out here, we will be here until early afternoon. We are ...
09/20/2026

Sunday. Another workday at the new dojo. If you want to help out here, we will be here until early afternoon.

We are making great progress.

Most importantly, our current space is a little more spartan this week - but training will continue on the regular sched...
09/13/2026

Most importantly, our current space is a little more spartan this week - but training will continue on the regular schedule.

Please forgive our appearance.

This weekend much progress was made on the new dojo space in our new unit. Many thanks to the teams of students of all ...
09/13/2026

This weekend much progress was made on the new dojo space in our new unit.

Many thanks to the teams of students of all ages as well as our parental “council” for lending a hand. Grateful to see my younger students pitching in with painting, furniture build as well as some big labour in the old space.

A true dojo is about community and family, transcending mere economics. I am grateful to everyone who is supporting us in our endeavour.

We are getting there and will be in our new space very soon.

Throwback Thursday today. As we prepare to move forward, we look back at some of our 53 year history. Our Sensei, rec...
09/10/2026

Throwback Thursday today. As we prepare to move forward, we look back at some of our 53 year history.

Our Sensei, receiving rank from Shintani Sensei, striking a pose, sparring and demonstrating (thanks to Sue Lyon Sensei) for these photos ca 1980.

Last photo is me receiving instruction from my Sensei ca 1984.

If we can see farther, it’s because we stand on the shoulders of giants.

Go time!

While we were on vacation, work continued at our new location - painters came in and brightened the place up significant...
09/09/2026

While we were on vacation, work continued at our new location - painters came in and brightened the place up significantly.

On Labour Day, the boss returned to the grind in vain and started prepping the “toppers” for the offices and changerooms.

This weekend, we will continue the work - if you are interested in volunteering, let me know.

I hope everyone is enjoying a last long weekend before the school year starts. I am back home and recharged and ready to...
09/06/2026

I hope everyone is enjoying a last long weekend before the school year starts.

I am back home and recharged and ready to go.

A reminder that we return to our regular schedule this week (including Monday karate class).

Many thanks to the team of black belts who covered things while I was away - so good to see things ran smoothly while I was away. (And thanks to my students for the kind message waiting for me - as well as leaving the dojo spotless for me to wash down the mats)

The first two photos are from the Louvre ca 1782 - I always find things Budo related where I go and proof positive that humans have always fought…..and that the labels don’t really matter.

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10 Newkirk Road Unit 13
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C5S3

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Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm

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+19057700457

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