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JANUARY 2012

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUB LTD. TORONTO WADO-KAI WEB SITE: WWW.TORONTOWADOKAI.COM COMMUNICATIONS: [email protected]

PHONE: (416) 801-7435

President: Dave Manara, Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt)

Vice President: Ray Kennedy, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Technical Directors: Jose-Carlos Garcia, Sichidan

(7th Degree Black Belt); Ian Mador, Godan

(5th Degree Black Belt) Director:

Steve Borda, Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

Communications Director & FOCUS Editor:

Robb Dods, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Yudansha Membership Director:

Ron Sheyan, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Caribbean Director: Freeman Thurston, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Business Development Director: Michael McCarthy, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Web Site Director:

Leaton Bernard, Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

Training Camp Director: Vanessa Ferreira, Sandan

(3rd Degree Black Belt)

INTRODUCTION Happy New Year, Everyone! As usual, we have a number of great

submissions from the clubs for news and photos about what was going on as we ended 2011; and there is an editorial to enjoy from Sensei Veronica Cizmar Shodan on her thoughts about teaching.

As 2012 gets underway I am sure everyone has thoughts of New Year’s resolutions. One may be to get out to training classes as regularly as possible. Another might be to attend the annual Training Camp in June, especially if you have not done so yet. Maybe another is to perfect a particular kata towards an award-winning performance. I could go on ad nauseam, but I won’t. My resolution every year is, well, not to make any resolutions. I just try to review the past year and see what I could improve on, at home, at work, for hobbies; whatever I think could have/should have been better, and set some tasks to achieve better results. Behaviour modification - it is hard, very hard, especially for changing lifelong habits, so I look for the little steps.

Why am I going on about resolutions? Well, I do not believe there will be a great disaster as predicted by the Mayans, but I think this may be a year for significant change – just a feeling, nothing I know for certain; and, if change is in the wind, I hope that everyone in the Toronto Wado-Kai organization experiences changes for the good. I certainly wish only the good, the best in fact, for everyone this year. My thoughts are with you, for those experiencing personal challenges. We are a community that extends across a good-sized portion of the globe. So good thoughts should have some effect, right?

Everyone should take note about the Toronto Wado-Kai Karate Winter Tournament in Thornhill on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Information is available at the end of the newsletter and on the web site. Hope to see all of you there for the fun. Come out and watch the demonstrations, participate, and cheer your fellow karate-kas on!

The annual Training Camp at Wasaga Beach should be in everyone’s calendar, the weekend of June 15, 2012. Watch the web site and future notifications as the details become available. > EDITOR ROBB DODS

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NEWS FROM CLUBS

BLOOR STREET Karate Club, Toronto ON

Sensei Leaton Bernard Godan

(5th Degree Black Belt) C.O. Nadia Corrado, 1st

Kyu (Brown Belt)

TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 11:30AM - 12:10PM

WEDNESDAYS: 5:15PM - 6:45PM

Congratulations to the following karate-kas on attaining their next rank: Vladyslav Kyrychenko - Yellow belt (5th Kyu); Sophie - Green belt (3rd Kyu); Joseph Gujol - Shodan-Ho.

L-R: Joe, Vlad, & Leaton - absent Sophie

Classes at the Bloor St. dojo resumed on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 following a short holiday break.

Our schedule continues as noted. All are welcome. For more details, please refer to the “Club Listings and Contacts” link on our website at http://torontowadokai.com

OSHAWA-WHITBY Karate Club, Oshawa ON Sensei Jose-Carlos Garcia,

Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

C.O. Theresa Virgin, 1st Kyu

(Brown Belt)

YWCA CENTRE ADULTS: TUESDAY &

THURSDAY: 7PM TO 8:30PM

CHILDREN: TUESDAY & THURSDAY:

6:30PM TO 8PM

Hello Folks: The year has flown by so quickly, time just keeps slipping away from us.

Congratulations to the following members of our club who had some significant family changes in 2011:

Danielle Als married Andrew D’Annunzio in July 2011, our best wishes and happiness to both of them.

Sensei Derek Barton and his wife Melissa provided a lovely addition to our group—baby Lyla was born in June.

Sensei Patrick Sullivan and his wife Kyla added a new member to their own personal dojo—baby Jonah was born in July 2011 joining his three brothers and one sister.

Sensei Adam Moore and his wife Julie added Serenia to their He-Man family edition in September, congratulations on their new beautiful baby girl.

Our congratulations to the parents of our newest baby members of Oshawa-Whitby Wado-Kai!

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OSHAWA-WHITBY Karate Club, Oshawa ON

WALTER E HARRIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

CHILDREN BEGINNERS: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY:

6:30PM TO 7:30PM CHILDREN ADVANCED:

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY:

7:35PM TO 8:35PM

Our annual Children’s Invitational Tournament was held on December 10, 2011.

This special 30th Anniversary Tournament was a resounding success, and it is with thanks to many of you for supporting us with your students, your judging, and providing food and toys for the YWCA food bank.

Sensei Carlos was surprised and happy as he received a citation from the City of Oshawa presented by Mayor John Henry. A citation from Premier Dalton McGuinty was presented by Oshawa-Whitby Wado-Kai Executive Kim Ellis, and a citation from Prime Minister Stephen Harper was presented by Oshawa-Whitby Wado-Kai Executive Theresa Virgin. He was also delighted with a plaque from Toronto Wado-Kai presented by Sensei Dave Manara.

Sensei Carlos created an interesting video presentation, depicting the last 30 years of Oshawa-Whitby Wado-Kai, which included photographs and film clips. Our very own disc-jockey and float manager Dan Kuczkowski created the musical accompaniment. The whole presentation was outstanding. The audience was very impressed and many of the Sensei saw themselves on the screen with no grey hair, or in some cases—more hair altogether!

Sensei Carlos also surprised us by participating in an Iaido demonstration, along with guest Sensei’s Jim Wilson, Phil Anderson, Martin Stabler, Eric Hovland, and Ron Mattie who was recently awarded World Champion in Iaido at the World Championship held in Italy in October 2011.

Some guests of honour included Sensei Dave Manara, President of Toronto Wado-Kai, Sensei Ron Mattie and Denis Labbé from the Welland Shintani Wado-Kai Federation, Sensei Neil Taylor, Shotokan JSKA. (Sensei Carlos’ first black belt student), and Sensei Heather Cant-Woodward (one of Sensei Carlos’ first child students at the Durham College Dojo).

After a beautiful rendition of “Oh Canada”, sung by our very own Oshawa-Whitby Wado-Kai Executive Sue Kuczkowski, the tournament began.

We really appreciate all the judges from our sister clubs, Ajax-Pickering, Brooklin-Whitby, Clarington, Minden, Oshawa-Whitby, Oshawa Zenbudo, Kawartha Lakes, Port Perry, Seikikai Martial Arts/ Etobicoke, and West End. We could not have been as successful without your help. THANK YOU!! ☺

Our congratulations to ALL of our Children’s Tournament Participants!

KATA

1st Place: Pete M. Brooklin-Whitby, Keegan M. Brooklin-Whitby, Zachary G. Brooklin-Whitby, Brandon P. Oshawa Zenbudo, Marc S. Brooklin-Whitby, Joshua A. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Lianne R. Clarington, Michael K. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA).

2nd Place: Jack M. Brooklin-Whitby, Immanuel H. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Stephanie G. Brooklin-Whitby, Justin C. Brooklin-Whitby, Emma S. Brooklin-Whitby, Ryan D. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA), Leighton T. Clarington, Colton M. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA).

3rd Place: Mackenzie B. Brooklin-Whitby, Jenna B. Ajax-Pickering, Dorian W. Brooklin-Whitby, Sophie C. Clarington, Milo G. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Christian F. Minden, Jerod M. Brooklin-Whitby, Lucas C. Ajax-Pickering.

KUMITE

1st Place: Austyn C. Clarington, Immanuel H. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Peter M. Brooklin-Whitby, Milo G. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Sophie C. Clarington, Emma S. Brooklin-Whitby, Lucas C. Ajax-Pickering, Lianne R. Clarington, Michael K. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA).


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2nd Place: Michael K. Kawartha Lakes, Brooklyn S. Minden, Nick E. Kawartha Lakes, Isaiah S. Clarington, Vaslisa S. Kawartha Lakes, Caleb L. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA), Bradley M. Brooklin-Whitby, Jerod M. Brooklin-Whitby, Colton M. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA).

3rd Place: Devina S. Clarington, Tristan H. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Zoe G. Oshawa-Whitby (Walter E. Harris), Kevin S. Oshawa-Whitby (YWCA), Aili P. Clarington, Jaxon teB. Oshawa Zenbudo, Mackenzie R. Clarington, Eric V. Clarington, Paul S. Ajax-Pickering.


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On behalf of Oshawa-Whitby Wado Kai and their families we would like to give you and your families all our best wishes for a safe and healthy 2012.


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RYERSON Karate Club, Toronto, ON

Sensei Leaton Bernard, Godan

(5th Degree Black Belt) Assistant Instructors: Michael Boisvert, Shodan

(1st Degree Black belt) Tiago Magalhães, Shodan

David Zvekic, Shodan

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

SATURDAY: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Congratulations to the following karate-kas on attaining their next rank: Ante Bralic – Orange belt (4th Kyu); David Pignataro – Blue belt (2nd Kyu).

L-R: Tiago Magalhaes (Assistant Instructor), David, Ante, & Leaton

Classes at the Ryerson dojo resumed on Wednesday January 4, 2012 following a short holiday break.

Our schedule continues as noted. All are welcome. For more details, please refer to the “Club Listings and Contacts” link on our website at http://torontowadokai.com/

BROOKLIN-WHITBY Karate Club, Brooklin, ON

Sensei Ron Sheyan, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) C.O. Heather Cant-Woodward, Yodan

(4th Degree Black Belt)

MONDAY AND THURSDAY: 7:00 – 8:30PM

Congratulations to ALL OF THOSE who have recently tested for their new ranks!!!

Shown below are Marc, Emma, Alan, and Emma who were all graded to Orange Belt in October.


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November Gradings: Left photo: Ryan and Connor; right photo are: (L-R) Sensei Annemarie, Fiona, Jarrod, Sensei Ron, Sarah, Sensei Heather, Mason, and Sensei Anthony.

An Invitation To Broaden Your Horizons: Brooklin-Whitby Karate runs a monthly Senior Belt class. Students from all clubs are welcome to attend. Classes are held on the last Monday of the month at 8:30 PM. Please e-mail Sensei Ron Sheyan at [email protected] if you would like to be placed on an e-mail distribution list. You can also visit www.brooklinkarate.com and click on the “News, Events, Cancellations” tab for further details.

Thornhill Fall 2011 Invitational Tournament

On Saturday, October 29, a group of students from the Brooklin-Whitby dojo attended the "Fall" tournament held in Thornhill. THANK YOU for your participation! Pictured in the photo on the left are the students who attended from the "Children's Class"; (L-R) back row: Griffin, Zachary, Kadin, and Justin; front row: Tyler, Stephane, Andrew, Dorian. Pictured in the photo on the right are the students who attended from the "Family Class"; back row: Fiona, Mark, Annemarie, Aidan; front row: Liam, Hanz, Jarrod, Sarah. Absent is Bradley.


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Pictured below are students who were either away when the photos were taken or forgot to bring their trophies in or lent their trophies to those that didn't bring theirs ☺ (L-R): Ryan, Mark, Stephane, Jarrod.

Santa Visits The “Brooklin – Whitby” Club

Santa paid a surprise visit to the Children’s class to wish them all a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Santa also wanted to learn some karate from the children. There was a large request from the children to spar with him, but we felt it better if he was taught a portion of Kihon Kata # 1. Everyone had a GREAT time!

Oshawa Wado-Kai Karate Children's Invitational Tournament

On Saturday, December 10, the Oshawa - Whitby WKK Club hosted their annual Children's Tournament forstudents 15 years of age and younger. Members from the "Brooklin - Whitby Karate" Club attended andrepresented the club very well.


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Shown in this photo are students from the Children's Class. Back Row (L-R): Carter, Justin (2nd place Kata), Dorian (3rd place Kata), Zachary (1st place Kata). Front Row: Pete (1st place Kata, 1st place Kumite), Andrew, Stephane (2nd place Kata), Jack (2nd place Kata).

Shown in the photo below are students from the Family Class Back Row (L-R): Jerod (2nd place Kumite & 3rd place Kata), Hanz, Aidan, Dimitri, Madeline Bradley (2nd place Kumite), Marc (1st place Kata), Chloe Front Row: Jarrod (2nd place Kumite), Ryan (2nd place Kata), Mackenzie (3rd place Kata), Keegan (1st place Kata), Emma (1st place Kumite, 2nd place Kata).


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CLARINGTON Karate Club, Courtice ON

Sensei Derek Barton, Nidan

(2nd Degree Black Belt) Sensei Weldon Zabizewski,

Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS: 6:30 – 8:00PM

Congratulations on a successful ranking: (L-R) West (Orange), Stephen (Blue); and Orange belts: Isaiah, Sophie, Doug and Nicholas. Thank you Sensei Vanessa for joining our ranking.

More Orange belts were awarded to Devina, Aili, Rowan and Yellow to Harry, great work !


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Left: Relaxing before Christmas with Sensei Vanessa.

Right: Yoga class with students and family

Thank you to Sensei Jose-Carlos and the Oshawa Wado-Kai for a great Tournament. Pictured below are participants and winners: Mackenzie, Lianne, Sensei Heather, Jessica , Eric and West.


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2011 was a great year for Clarington Wado-Kai; along with the numerous rankings and successful tournament and, of course, Karate Camp. Welcome to all the new students. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. See you all in 2012.

LAURENTIAN VALLEY Karate Club, Pembroke, ON

Sensei Marg Michael Godan


Sensei Jim Sullivan Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 6:30 – 8:00PM

Sensei Larry O'Grady 6th Dan from the Seikikai (Etobicoke) Club taught our class on December 15th, since he was up in the area visiting with his family in Eganville. Sensei came one class too soon as he missed attending the Christmas party the following Tuesday. He focused on basic techniques and emphasized ‘looking before turning’. We also spent time working on the kihon pattern drill. After the class, Sensei Larry ran one of our students, Ben Broszmann, through his katas as he is a Junior Shodan-Ho. Thank you Sensei Larry for sharing your knowledge with us and our students, and also for taking the time away from your family. And, a special thank you for taking the extra time to look at Ben. We look forward to your next visit. Pictured below is a group photo of the class during Sensei Larry’s visit.


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WEST END Karate Club, Mississauga ON

Sensei Joe Fagundes Godan


C.O. Lenore Eng, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)

TUESDAY & FRIDAY:

ADULTS/CHILDREN 6:30 – 8:00PM

SUNDAY: ADULTS: 6:00 – 7:30PM

On November 25th, West End Karate was honoured with a visit from Sensei Dave Manara. The students enjoyed the insights that he, as a 9th Dan, had to offer. Over the years, Sensei Manara has trained to develop not only the application of speed, power, timing, accuracy and judgment, but how to portray these to students. Applying that experience, the class consisted of Sensei refining karate to the basic core and then gradually building drills around it. As drills became more complex all the students found that they could focus on techniques at their own level. The class concluded by using those skills for partnered kihon kumite practice and jiyu kumite. Thank you, Sensei Manara, for sharing your perspective and years of wisdom with our dojo. We welcome you to join us anytime.

The Christmas season began with the spirit of generosity to the 'Basketeers'. An organization supporting women shelters ‘to aid women in new beginnings'; laundry baskets are filled with items needed for the kitchen, bath or bedroom for a woman (and her children) to start a new life. West End generously decorated and donated two baskets filled with everything from crock pot - to coffee maker - to dishes. The 'Basketeers' organization collected a total of 1,685 baskets to support 39 women's shelters! We encourage others to donate next year to this worthy cause that has locations around Ontario, http://www.basketeers.ca/about.htm.


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December brought our most recent grading. Both students tested with intensity and confidence. Congratulations to the well-deserved karate-kas. Cindy Lu received her Blue belt and Josh his Orange belt. We encourage them to embrace each step of their karate journey and we look forward to teaching / training with them.

The Christmas season was concluded with a karate class for all students followed by an evening of sushi. We had the pleasure of some returning black belt students joining us, fresh from exams. They all reminisced over fond karate memories and shared their future plans. We are proud of each and every one of them. They have grown into fine individuals.


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Many thanks to our students who enthusiastically stepped up to perform a self-defense demo at the October tournament. The partners of Josh & Nikola, Chloe & Cindy, Brandon & Joseph, Silvia & Lenore, and Marc & Sensei Joe all enjoyed preparing, as well as the opportunity to learn from performing.


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May the 2012 year bring opportunities for fresh beginnings, followed by happiness and health to all!

PORT PERRY Karate Club, Port Perry, ON

Sensei Ron Ruskay Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

SCOUT HALL SUNDAY AND TUESDAY:

7 – 8:30PM

The Annual Karate Halloween Class was held on the last class night before October 31st. There were many different and unique costumes. Thank you to Nancy Rickard for the Halloween candy and to everyone else who brought in Halloween treats for the evening.

The costume winners are Patrick, Olivia and Andrew.


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PORT PERRY Karate Club, Port Perry ON

The Annual Christmas Party and Awards Night was a resounding success! Thanks to everyone for their delicious contributions to the pot luck feast.

Sensei Santa Frank distributed the secret Santa gifts and Sensei Ron drew names for door prizes. Thank you to the donors of the prizes. Sensei Ron presented the 2011 awards for BEST ATTENDANCE and MOST IMPROVED STUDENT to Andrew W. Congratulations on your achievement!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Thornhill Tournament in February.

… And remember, it’s only Five months to the ANNUAL KARATE TRAINING CAMP at WASAGA BEACH !


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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW BLACK

BELTS

The following karate-kas were promoted in November.

John Lobo, Seikikai/Etobicoke Club was promoted to Nidan.

Joseph Gujol, Bloor Street Club was promoted to Shodan-Ho

CONGRATULATIONS TO SENSEI RON SHEYAN AND FAMILY

Sensei Ron Sheyan Rokudan and his wife Beth officially became "first time" grandparents just before midnight, Thursday, December 22, 2011. Son-in-law Mike and their daughter Johanna McKinnon had a baby girl, Eben – 9 lbs 6 oz.

Ron and Beth were obviously thrilled! What a Christmas present!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENSEI

THURSTON ON YOUR eBOOK

Congratulations, Sensei Freeman Thurston Rokudan, on your recent publishing of the ebook “Development of AIKIWA Wado Kai Karate in the Bahamas and Caribbean Region”. http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=99142


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My Thoughts on Teaching By Sensei Veronica Cizmar Shodan, Seikikai Martial Arts, Etobicoke

What is the best way to teach karate? There are many opinions on this subject; however, what is universally agreed upon when giving instruction in any pursuit is that it is the responsibility and commitment of the teacher. With the accomplishment of attaining a black belt, there is a sense of expectation - that we need to guide our students to achieve and, eventually, surpass that same goal.

We have all had teachers guide us for a significant part of our lives – our parents, those through the education systems, and beyond. We have all encountered great teachers, and not so great teachers. I think back to the ones who influenced me the most, and the one thing they all had in common was their approachability and friendliness. I felt comfortable asking questions, and when I asked questions I learned and discovered.

I have been a teacher for many years who teaches private classical piano to adults and children, as well as help raise a niece and nephew. In the last few years, I have taken on the role of teaching the martial arts and monthly self-defense classes to women and children in a shelter. While I could go into great detail, what I outline here is merely my opinion, based on my experience, as I strongly feel there are ways to teach that will enhance a student‘s interest, participation and having fun.

Attaining a black belt does not mean we can all be teachers. Dojo heads must be vigilant in consistently assessing the performance of their student black belts. The leaders need the teaching help, but they also need to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the black belt students. They must be honest and critical, while allowing those who teach well to guide the class.

Black belts must leave their ego outside the dojo. A misplaced ego will easily rub off negatively on those who are young. If they see you being harsh to someone, they may do it in turn. Teach them proper karate manners and conduct yourself in the same way. Teachers must encourage students, not discourage. Phrases like 'well done', 'good job', 'great effort' and 'thank you' are easy to express and go a long, long way. Black belts could wear their white belt occassionally and train at the back of the class to remind them of how they began. A little humility never hurts.

Teachers must not be too harsh with criticisms. Some dojos have young children, and karate already tends to have a high drop out rate compared to other sports. We know karate teaches us patience – we often need to exercise that patience and give students their space, and time within it to learn.

Smile – self-explanatory. While teaching, listen to your own voice. Are you encouraging or critical? Is your voice aggressive or pleasant? Can you

be heard or are you yelling too much? Are you watching the reactions of your students? Are they engaged or staring at the ceiling?

Maintain discipline. Classrooms are not babysitting services. Work your students hard, but keep it interesting and insist on proper and good manners. Do not be afraid to be wrong. Black belts are continually learning and may not have all the answers. If you don't know something, admit so. Then help yourself and your students by researching a possible answer for a later time.

When teaching, offer advice and criticism, but be honest and polite. However, amongst black belts, criticisms are not necessarily wanted. Only offer advice when asked, as egos will still bruise easily – no matter how senior a belt you are! Dojo heads must be able to recognize those who are strong leaders as opposed to those who are better assistants. Use the strongest skills of each black belt and you will have a well rounded dojo.

Teaching adults and children is not the same. When you have a mixed class, a balance is required. Watch the language that you are utilizing. Adults may understand complicated words, but children do not. You may need to rephrase, or repeat your instructions in a manner that young children will understand.

After teaching, regularly ask your Sensei how you did. Be prepared and open for criticism and feedback. Your Sensei is not judging, but they may privately correct and/or suggest alternative methodologies. Criticisms hurt when delivered the wrong way. When giving criticism, try to make it positive and never single out a student in class in a punitive way. Assess the reaction of the student – do they understand your critique? Are they hurt by it? Ask them if they understand and make sure they are okay.

Remind your students to ask questions. Leave time for a question period if you can, or ask throughout the class, if anyone has questions. However, we know children often have more questions than there is time for, so let them know they can approach you at break time or after class.

In conclusion, there are many effective and ineffective ways to teach, and upon taking this responsibility, I highly recommend researching, training and observing other instructors – particularly those whom you admire.


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TWKK FALL TOURNAMENT

RESULTS Congratulations to all the participants in the Tournament in Thornhill, October 29, 2011

Division Event 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place CHILDREN 5 to 8 Yrs

Yellow – Orange Kata Zachary G. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Stephane G. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Griffin I. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Yellow – Orange Kumite Griffin I. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Tyler I. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Stephane G. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

CHILDREN 9 to 12 Yrs

Yellow – Orange Tony C. Yellow, Markham Jerrod W. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Justin C. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Green Ryan D. Brooklin-Whitby Joseph H. Brooklin-Whitby Liam S. Brooklin-Whitby Blue

Kata

Syed. K. Seikikai/Etobicoke Aidn M. Brooklin-Whitby Jessica V. Clarington

Yellow – Orange Jerrod W. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Justin C. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Rachel H. Yellow, Ajax-Pickering

Green Joseph H. Brooklin-Whitby Ryan D. Brooklin-Whitby Liam S. Brooklin-Whitby Blue

Kumite

Syed. K. Seikikai/Etobicoke Aidn M. Brooklin-Whitby Jessica V. Clarington JUNIORS 13 TO 15

White – Yellow Heather D., White Clarington West R., Yellow, Clarington

Blue – Brown Erik L. Brown, Ajax-Pickering

Joseph G. Brown, West End Lianne R. Blue, Clarington

Shodan-Ho – Red Belt

Kata

Tatiana K. Red, Thornhill Chloe B. Shodan-Ho, West End

Blue – Brown Kumite Lianne R. Blue, Clarington Joseph G. Brown, West End Eric V. Blue, Clarington

ADULTS

Orange – Green Mark Illy Green, Brooklin-Whitby

Marius Butoc Orange, Unionville

Brown Joseph Gujol, Bloor Street Kyra Bernard, Ryerson Nadia Corrado, Bloor Street

Black Belts

Kata

Halle Livingsten Shodan, Ajax/Pickering

Alex Nguyen Yodan, Thornhill

Ian Mador Godan, Thornhill

Orange – Green Men

Marius Butuc Orange, Unionville

Green – Brown Women

Kyra Bernard Brown Ryerson

Cindy Lu, Green, West End

Brown Men Joseph Gujol, Bloor Street

Black Belts Women

Diana Als Shodan, Oshawa-Whitby

Lenore Eng Nidan, West End

Black Belts Men

Kumite

James Darker Yodan, Thornhill

Alex Nguyen Yodan, Thornhill

Marc Lefebvre Shodan-Ho, West End


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DON’T MISS THE THORNHILL

TOURNAMENT NEXT MONTH

The Winter Tournament in Thornhill is on February 25, 2012. We encourage all the local karate-kas to come out and participate. There are many ways to support the event.

The obvious one is to compete in the kumite and kata events, which is a great training exercise in facing your fears and controlling those butterflies. It is safe and fun!

Another is to help at the competitive ring stations as a Volunteer for scoring the meets. It is an intriguing exercise to learn how an odd number of competitors is sorted out for the sparring events. The scorekeepers will see and learn this important procedure.

A third is to come as a spectator to support your dojo competitors. This is a very good idea for those who have never attended a tournament or competed before. See how it is done and how safe it is. Watch the black belts from other clubs perform. It is good, inexpensive family entertainment for just a couple of hours on a Saturday morning.

The prices for competing and the spectators are required to cover the costs of the rental of the gym and the purchase of the trophies. It is part of the organization’s training program to provide these regular, safe tournaments. In order to keep the costs as low as possible attendance is a big factor. On the practical side, higher attendance can keep the costs reasonable, so your participation in whatever fashion helps.

GET READY FOR THE TRAINING

CAMP Mark you calendars and plan to attend this year’s Training Camp in

Wasaga Beach, the weekend of June 15th, 16th, and 17th

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUBS AND CLUB HEADS AJAX-PICKERING – Eric Bergman & Julie Bergman BLOOR STREET (Toronto) – Leaton Bernard BAHAMAS/CARIBBEAN AIKIWA – Freeman Thurston OSHAWA-WHITBY – Jose-Carlos Garcia BEAUBASSIN (Halifax) – Dan Duce & Kim Duggan PORT PERRY – Ron Ruskay BROOKLIN-WHITBY – Ron Sheyan RYERSON (Toronto) – Leaton Bernard CALGARY – Steve Henrich SEIKIKAI MARTIAL ARTS (Etobicoke) – Steve Borda CLARINGTON – Derek Barton & Weldon Zabizewski THORNHILL – Dave Manara EDMONTON Clubs – Randy James & Andre Beauregard UNIONVILLE – Dave Manara LAURENTIAN VALLEY – Margaret Michael & Jim Sullivan WEST END (Mississauga) – Joe Fagundes

TORONTO WADO-KAI SENIOR DAN COUNCIL Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt)

Dave Manara

Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

Steve Borda, Jose-Carlos Garcia

Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Robb Dods, Randy James, Ray Kennedy, Michael McCarthy, Larry O’Grady, Ron Sheyan, Freeman Thurston

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

Andre Beauregard, Eric Bergman, Leaton Bernard, Biller Ching, Joel Cohen, Joe Fagundes, Steve Henrich, Ian Mador, Tony Marziliano, Margaret Michael, Ron Ruskay, Jim Sullivan, Ed Young

Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)

Andy Basacchi, James Darker, Frank Murphy, Alex Nguyen, Anthony Woodward, Heather Cant-Woodward

TORONTO

WADO-KAI

TEST YOURSELF & TEST YOUR SKILLS

TWK KARATE TOURNAMENTSaturday, February 25, 2012 Thornhill Community Centre9:30 am Registration / 10 am Start / 12:30-1pm Finish

Your support, enthusiasm and participation in these tournaments is beneficial to yourself,as well as each individual member of Toronto Wado Kai community.

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ENJOY THE THRILL OF TWKK TOURNAMENTS

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AJAX/PICKERINGStudents of Ajax/Pickering will be performing a

KARATEDEMONSTRATION !

Featured Demo

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Many thanks to Sensei Joe Fagundes and the partners of Josh & Nikola, Chloe & Cindy, Brandon & Joseph, Sensei Lenore & Silvia andMarc & Sensei Joe for the self defence demonstration.

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUB LTD.

WINTER KARATE TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, February 25th THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NE Corner of Bayview Ave. and John St. (N. of Steeles Ave.)

REGISTRATION: 9:30 AM TOURNAMENT START: 10:00 AM FINISH: 12:30 - 1:00 PM Please arrive on time, dressed and registered by 9:30 AM and loosen up before start time!

TOURNAMENT FEES

PARTICIPANTS: $25.00 One Price For Kata and/or Sparring SPECTATORS: $ 5.00 Adults $ 3.00 Children 12 and under

For More Information Contact Sensei Robb Dods

PSST…Network 6978 Chilcot Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6T9 P: 905-824-7283 E: [email protected]

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