Richmond Hill Budokan

On Oct 1st, we will be moving the Dojo to a larger space in the same complex. This move will effectively double our training space and give us the opportunity to do more. On Saturday, we took possession of the "keys" on the new unit and the vision is being put into reality. Here is what we are starting with - watch this space as we make the transition to our new Dojo space.

If you are thinking of joining or even better returning to your training - NOW IS THE TIME. Contact us for information for quality training in Kitsune Ryu (Japanese) Jujutsu, Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate-do (OGKK) and Taiji/Qigong. We are the longest serving Dojo in Richmond Hill - come and see the best kept secret in Richmond Hill is all about.

Time to make it happen.

This weekend, several Budokan students, Hugh Sensei, Doug Sr. Sensei and I travelled to Whitefish Falls to participate in the 44th Anniversary of the Goju Kai Summer Training Camp in Whitefish Falls. Over the course of the weekend, we all trained in several martial arts - karate-do, kobudo, arnis, aikido...we also shared our Kitsune Ryu Jujutsu. Thanks to Alice Rodley-Segarra Hanshi, Perry Campbell Sensei and the rest of the team for a great weekend.

Already looking forward to next year's 45th edition.

4 years today.

This day and everyday we remember.

The path is endless.

The mission continues.

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Tai Chi class this week we will go over on how to keep cool the Qigong way. Keep the movements slow and gentle so not to produce any more heat.
Drinks lots of water, stay indoors and do activities that can help you recharge as the heat depletes your energy.

Congratulations to our Sensei John on another outstanding performance at the US Open in Florida.

Well done!

Tai Chi has many movements to elongate the body, exercise the muscles and connect with your brain for balance.
Whether you are looking to improve your mobility, balance or strength; Tai Chi is a a great place to start at any age.

This weeks morning exercise routine will wake up the body, open the joints and feed the muscles energy to be ready for the day.

Chi on.

Congratulations to this years winners of the Jiu Jitsu Kai Legacy Award. Supported and conceived by Kevin Smith Sensei, this annual award is presented to two young students who are chosen from a pool of applicants. The young students have to provide an essay plus a book report and are considered based on attendance and effort throughout the year. The award comes with a $250 bursary to be applied to training events outside the dojo.

Kudos again to our Apryl Jones Sensei on her Honour and Dedication Award at the Kingston Summer Training Festival.

Well done!

We congratulate Al McIntosh Sensei on his promotion to Yondan (4th Dan) Renshi in Kitsune Ryu Jujutsu. After testing in May, he received his results on Saturday. Well done!