Higashi School of Karate

At the end of class this week, Higashi Sensei reminded us of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Dojo by leading through respect - not only for our shared training space, but for one another.

He reminded the younger karateka to always show respect to their seniors, and the senior karateka to never misuse their role as guides and mentors. He emphasized that mutual respect is a fundamental part of our training and something we should carry with us wherever we go, ensuring that the Dojo is represented with honour, both inside and outside its walls.

Kyozon Kyoei 🥋

Attention members from the Higashi School of Karate...

Our Summer hours are now in full effect - during the months of July and August, the Tuesday and Thursday adult classes will run from 18h00-20h00

Let's keep training! 🥋



Note: The Children's Karate schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays) will remain the same.

Team Higashi Dojo 🥋

Some members of the Higashi School of Karate () proudly represented the dojo at this weekend’s Toronto Open in Niagara Falls, hosted by .

Results:
Jorge – 🥇 Gold (Kumite), 🥉 Bronze (Kata)
Sasha – 🥈 Silver (Kumite), 🥉 Bronze (Kata)
Rafael – 🥉 Bronze (Kumite), 🥉 Bronze (Kata)

This was the first Elite-level competition for both Sasha and Rafael, and they delivered outstanding performances. Their hard work, determination, and composure were on full display throughout the event.

A special congratulations to Sensei Moran for his dedication to developing these young athletes and for continually inspiring them to strive for their full potential.

"In Chito-Ryu Karate-Do, the philosophical and behavioral foundation is outlined in the Chito-Dun (the Five Precepts), established by the founder, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose. These maxims are traditionally recited by practitioners to guide their attitude and character both inside and outside the dojo."

The five precepts of Chito-Ryu Karate:

*Firstly: Respect is foremost in our minds.
*Secondly: Always seek the correct attitude.
*Thirdly: Speak little, listen more.
*Fourthly: Strive for a vigorous spirit.
*Fifthly: A clean body is essential.



Content borrowed from NB Chito-Ryu

Black Belts Kata
CRAO Spring tournament

Black Belt Kata takes years to truly refine. Knowing the movements is only the beginning. Developing the technique to perform them with true finesse, precision, control, and cleanliness is a completely different journey. Every repetition reveals something new, and every mistake becomes part of the growth process. There are no shortcuts to mastery in Karate-Do. Only patience, discipline, consistency, and the willingness to improve day after day. What may look effortless during a performance is often built through countless hours of practice, focus, and dedication behind the scenes. That is the beauty of the journey. #ChitoRyu #Kata #Discipline #OntarioChitoRyu #KarateDo

The amazing team from our Higashi School of Karate Club posing together after a successful tournament. Congratulations to all our talented young karatekas!



This past Sunday (April 26), the Chito-Ryu Association of Ontario hosted its annual Spring Tournament at the Higashi Honbu Dojo. It was a great event that highlighted the skills and dedication of our talented young karateka from Burlington, Richmond Hill, New Hamburg, and Toronto.

We’re very grateful to all the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to support their children and bring them to compete. Your continued support helps us keep improving and creating even better tournaments in the future.

A big thank you as well to all the yudansha who helped organize the event, volunteered as referees, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the day.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this amazing tournament!

The professional yudansha team - who helped ensure the event ran smoothly throughout the day - posing together after a successful tournament. Thank you for all your time and dedication!



This past Sunday (April 26), the Chito-Ryu Association of Ontario hosted its annual Spring Tournament at the Higashi Honbu Dojo. It was a great event that highlighted the skills and dedication of our talented young karateka from Burlington, Richmond Hill, New Hamburg, and Toronto.

We’re very grateful to all the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to support their children and bring them to compete. Your continued support helps us keep improving and creating even better tournaments in the future.

A big thank you as well to all the yudansha who helped organize the event, volunteered as referees, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the day.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this amazing tournament!