Welcome to Renseikan Dojo Events and Student Discussions, the weblog for Renseikan Martial Arts Dojo. This site is frequently updated with news and photos of recent and upcoming dojo events. Our blackbelts also post articles for student discussion, and students and parents are encouraged to participate in the discussions through this site's comments feature.
Recent and Upcoming Events and Announcements
Fall Jodo Seminar and Kyu Examination
On Sunday November 13th Renseikan Dojo will host the Fall CKF Jodo seminar and Kyu Examination. The seminar will run from 9am to 6pm. The seminar is open to all jodo students.
Any student wishing to take the examination must have their sensei submit all information or form to Renseikan Dojo on or before November 6th. You may submit the information by email at
The actual form and fees may be brought in on the examination date provided all information was submitted on or before November 6th.
This is a CKF Jodo Kyu Examination and all students wishing to take the examination must be CKF members. Contact us at for information regarding individual membership in the Canadian Kendo Federation.
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Posted November 7, 2005 in Jodo Events | Article Link | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
November's Aikido Hajime Class
This month's Aikido Hajime class will be held during the regularly scheduled adult Aikido class on Wednesday, November 23.
The class is open to all adult and youth Aikido students.
"Hajime" means to begin and we will be doing techniques rapidly on that command. It is an excellent cardio workout as well as an excellent training tool. When you must react quickly over and over to a command, you have no time to think about what you are going to do - you can only do. That is important in the martial arts. Be sure not to miss this class.
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Posted November 7, 2005 in Aikido Events | Article Link | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November Karate Kata Night
This month's Karate Kata night will be held during the regularly scheduled Adult Karate class on Thursday, November, 24th.
The class is open to all adult karate members of Renseikan Dojo, as well as any karate-ka who practice Matsubyashi-Ryu. From our newsletter:
"After a good warm-up of kihon (basics) we start kata practice and sometimes also add Bunkai (application) and Yakusoku Kumite (pre-arranged sparring) practice to the evening. Our dojo is open to all, regardless of rank or associations. This is a non-political dojo and a fun night of training together in the true spirit of Nagamine Shoshin Sensei's Karate-Do. If you are interested in joining us please contact us for directions and times or feel free to drop in for the 8pm adult class on the last Thursday of each month. "
Posted November 7, 2005 in Karate Events | Article Link | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Bring a Friend Week - September 19-24
On Monday, September 19th , 2005 we will begin our Bring-A-Friend Week. This is an excellent opportunity for students to introduce their martial arts training to a friend. Your friend may be a friend, a parent, a teacher, an aunt or uncle, a neighbour – anyone you know who would like to try the martial arts. Tell them to wear track pants and a t-shirt and come out and have fun.
You may bring as many friends to your class as you want, or send them to any of our regular classes in jodo, karate or aikido. Friends who are less than 18 years old must have their parents sign our Bring a Friend form. You can download copies of the Bring a Friend form or pick up copies of the form at the dojo.
Posted September 8, 2005 in Dojo Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
New Fall Schedule
Our new fall schedule will be in effect beginning Monday, September 12. You can download a copy from the Renseikan web site, or pick up a copy at the dojo.
Posted September 7, 2005 in Dojo Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
Bring a Friend Week - Monday, June 13 to Saturday, June 18
Just a reminder to students that tomorrow is the start of Bring a Friend week - students are encouraged to share the martial arts with their friends by bringing them to participate in any class for any of the martial arts offered at Renseikan Dojo.
Bring-a-Friend forms are available at the dojo, and online here. (Note: Form and waiver is in PDF format and will require Adobe Acrobat.)
Posted June 12, 2005 in Dojo Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
Jodo Seminar in Guelph - Pictures
We had a great group out this past long weekend at the annual Jodo seminar at the University of Guelph. The seminar featured Shieya Sensei and Kuroga Sensei , both 8th dan Jodo from Tokyo, Japan. There were five Jodo sensei and one Iaido sensei from Japan - this year there were more people doing Jodo than Iaido!
Here is a picture of Renseikan Dojo members with the five Jodo sensei from Japan.
Click here for more pictures from the seminar.
Posted May 24, 2005 in Jodo Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
Aikido Kyu Examinations - Monday, May 30
We will be holding Aikido Kyu examinations on Monday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. Please check the dojo for further details and a list of students eligible to test.
Posted May 23, 2005 in Aikido Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
Jodo Kyu Examinations - Saturday, May 28
We will be holding Jodo Kyu examinations on Saturday, May 28th. Please check at the dojo for more details and a list of students eligible to test.
Posted May 23, 2005 in Jodo Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
Karate Kyu Examinations - Saturday, May 28
We will be holding Karate Kyu examinations on Saturday, May 28, beginning at 9:00 a.m.. Please check the dojo for more details and a list of students eligible to test.
Posted May 23, 2005 in Karate Events | Article Link | Comments (0)
