OCTOBER 2018 - Toronto Wado-Kai · 2018. 10. 26. · TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUB LTD. 7 Brooklin...

OCTOBER 2018

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

PHONE: (416) 801-7435

PRESIDENT:

Sensei Dave Manara, Kudan

(9th Degree Black Belt)

VICE PRESIDENT:

Ray Kennedy, Shichidan


TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:

José-Carlos Garcia, Shichidan


Ian Mador, Rokudan


DIRECTOR:

Steve Borda, Shichidan


COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR &

FOCUS EDITOR:

Robb Dods, Rokudan


YUDANSHA MEMBERSHIP

DIRECTOR:

Ron Sheyan, Shichidan


CARIBBEAN DIRECTOR:

Freeman Thurston, Rokudan


SENIOR ADVISOR:

Michael McCarthy, Rokudan


WEBSITE DIRECTOR:

Leaton Bernard, Rokudan


TRAINING CAMP DIRECTOR:

Weldon Zabizewski, Sandan

(3rd Degree Black Belt)

AMBASSADORS:

Steve Borda, Shichidan

Ray Kennedy, Shichidan

Ron Sheyan, Shichidan

INTRODUCTION

The publication of this issue was a little delayed due to my wonderful vacation in Hawai’i (Hawaiian spelling). I make no apologies because we had an enjoyable vacation (on the volcanoes). What this did mean is that the end of our summer was in a place very hot and humid; and when we returned it was a bit of a shock to see the trees had changed and the temperature dropped significantly from when we left. I guess summer was officially over while we were away.

We have both another focus on a Senior Dan Member, Anthony Woodward, Godan, and a feature article on one of our karate-kas from our Calgary club, Mike Bittman, Shodan who created a fun karate video for a school project.

There are lots of pictures in the News from Clubs, some of which show that our instructors and ambassadors are merrily visiting between clubs. It is obvious the students and club leaders enjoy the visits.

We are still looking for a volunteer to help promote the TWKK through social media. If anyone is interested in helping out with this endeavour, please let me know. I do not have the savvy with today’s ever-changing social media tools. Emails and text are about as good as I get. Anyone of any rank, could join me in expanding our media exposure to help promote all the clubs in our community network.

We hope to see lots of competitors and spectators out at this month’s Karate Tournament in Thornhill, Saturday, October 27th. Part of everyone’s training includes participating in the tournaments. Your participation results in the experience of facing opponents that you are unfamiliar with, facing the unknown, and learning to overcome the internal butterflies we all feel just before getting into the ring.

All of those who have participated in tournaments can tell you the nervousness is always there, but once you begin your kata or your sparring match, it goes away. The practice of overcoming these feelings many times over the years is something that you can draw on later in life, like facing a nerve-racking situation like a job interview, for instance. I know I have drawn on my experience in the ring time and again throughout my career.

Of course, having family and friends with you to cheer you on helps a lot, so if you are not competing, come out and be part of the event and support your friends. Hope to see you there!

Enjoy your read! > EDITOR ROBB DODS

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Senior Dan Council Member

Anthony Woodward, Godan

One day, back in 1990, I was looking through the Durham College course catalogue and saw an advertisement for karate. I signed-up, and began my karate experience with Sensei José-Carlos Garcia. Right from the beginning I had a sense of belonging and enjoyed the camaraderie among all of the other students, becoming fast friends with many of the karate-kas.

The reason I wanted to join karate was because when I was a young boy my father was involved in Judo, and I always wanted to get my black belt just like my dad. Over the years, I trained at Durham College under the excellent guidance of Sensei Garcia, along with the many black belts and kyu belts I met. One of my proudest moments was receiving my first dan in 1995, being presented my black belt by Sensei Manara with my parents watching and beaming with pride.

I was also interested in Shindo and trained extensively with Sensei Garcia. I started my training by attending a Shindo seminar with Sensei Shintani. I even did a Shindo demonstration at the Oshawa Centre in front of the Eatons store!

Throughout the years, I have been happy to introduce my family to karate, including my daughter, my sister, nephews, and my cousins.

When I started karate in 1990 I was working for the Town of Whitby and I continue to work for the Town of Whitby as an Animal Control Officer.

In 1999, I moved to Sensei Ron Sheyan’s dojo in Brooklin. I had trained with Sensei Sheyan for many years at Durham College. I very much enjoyed the club Sensei Sheyan had established and it quickly became home for me. At the Brooklin club I met Heather Cant, and we married in Las Vegas in 2009.

A funny story – Heather’s dad, who had yet to meet my parents, attended one of our annual outdoor Heber Down classes, and wondered who the “old-guy” was beating up Anthony – it was my dad! He still had his martial arts intensity, years after retiring!

Last year, I was presented the Shintani Award; I was very honoured to receive this award.

In January 2018, Heather and I became the club leaders of the Brooklin Family Karate, taking over the dojo from Sensei Sheyan after his semi-retirement. It was important to us to see the Brooklin dojo continue to thrive and to foster the healthy club that Sensei had established.

We are proud of the community we have at Brooklin Family Karate and all of the wonderful students we have here!

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NEWS FROM CLUBS

CLARINGTON Karate Club, Courtice, ON

Sensei Robin Singh,

Sandan

(2nd Degree Black Belt)

C.O. Weldon Zabizewski,

Sandan

(3rd Degree Black Belt)

MONDAY AND

WEDNESDAYS:

6:30 – 8:00PM

Greetings and Happy Fall to fellow Karate-kas, from ALL at Clarington Wado-Kai!

Hearty congratulations to the following students from Clarington Wado-Kai who ranked in July 2018. Keep up the hard work! Our thanks to ALL of the Ranking Board!

With Sensei Weldon Zabizewski, holding their new ranks (L to R): Doug Backwell (2nd Dan), Robin Singh (3rd Dan), Devon Singh (2nd Dan), Benjamin Singh (3rd Dan), David Hua (1st Dan)

On September 19th, 2018 Sensei José-Carlos Garcia, 7th Dan, visited Clarington Wado-Kai. His visit was most welcome! Sensei Jose-Carlos first gave us a brief overview of the Wado-Kai lineage, and of one of his encounters with Sensei Masaru Shintani. He then conducted us through exercises in developing speed of movements and techniques, concluding the latter half of the class with pressure points to control an opponent and bring them to the ground. Thank you, Sensei José-Carlos!

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Clarington Karate Club, Courtice, ON

The following pictures were missed in the last issue; from the visit by Sensei Steve Borda, 7th Dan and Sensei Lenore Eng, 2nd Dan, last April.

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Clarington Karate Club, Courtice, ON

More pictures from the April visit.

Wishing ALL a Happy Halloween from Clarington Wado-Kai.

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BROOKLIN-WHITBY Karate Club, Brooklin, ON

Sensei Anthony

Woodward, Godan


Sensei Heather Cant-

Woodward, Godan & C.O.


MONDAY AND THURSDAY: 7:00 – 8:30PM

Website: http://www.brooklinkarate.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrooklinWhitbyKarate?ref=hl Twitter: @brooklinkarate

Congratulations!

On Thursday, July 26, some of the Brooklin Family Karate students headed to Unionville to test for their Yudansha (Black Belt) ranks.

Andy, Jarrod, and Kimberley, were successful in attaining their 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) and Dorian was successful in attaining his red belt (Jr. Shodan).

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you on this very significant achievement!

In the accompanying photos, Andy, Jarrod, Kimberley, and Dorian are surrounded by the sensei who have helped them along the path over their many years of training.

http://www.brooklinkarate.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklinWhitbyKarate?ref=hl

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Brooklin Karate Club, Brooklin, ON

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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 Anthony Woodward 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.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.brooklinkarate.com/

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EDMONTON Karate Clubs, Edmonton AB

Sensei Randy James,

Rokudan


ST-PATRICK SCHOOL

Sensei André Beauregard

Rokudan

(5th Degree Black Belt) ANDRE’S BUDO CENTRE INC. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 7:00 – 9:00PM

Congratulations to Thor M. on receiving his Junior Shodan (Red belt).

OSHAWA-WHITBY Karate Club, Oshawa ON

Sensei Jose-Carlos Garcia

Shichidan


C.O. Theresa Virgin,

1st Kyu (Brown Belt)

YWCA CENTRE

CHILDREN & ADULTS: TUESDAY & THURSDAY:

7PM TO 8:30PM

WALTER E HARRIS PUBLIC

SCHOOL CHILDREN - BEGINNERS

& ADVANCED: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY:

7:00PM TO 8:00PM

Where did the long hot summer go? It is already October! Where did September go? Seems like a whirlwind – and for those of you who are older reading this, you know what I mean!

Here is the club news since the last focus:

June 19, 2018 – Congratulations to Miles R. - a new yellow belt!

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Oshawa-Whitby Karate Club, Oshawa ON

On June 20, 2018, Sensei Carlos assisted Sensei Diana Als with her Ajax/Pickering ranking. Students shown below left with the sensei. Congratulations to all!

On June 22, 2018 Sensei Carlos had the opportunity to run a highly energetic and fun class at Seikikai Martial Arts class in Etobicoke. Thank you, Sensei Steve for a great day!

Karate Camp at Sensei Steve Borda’s farm:

Sensei Brian Smith, Tobi J., Rita V, and Sensei José-Carlos Garcia were there to join the fun. They had an amazing time. Great job on the camp. THANK YOU!

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Oshawa-Whitby Karate Club, Oshawa ON

July 26, 2018 - Black Belt Ranking Day - A great accomplishment from Caleb L. and Tobi J. achieving the rank of Shodan (1st degree Black Belt). We are so proud of you both!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

On Wednesday Sep 19, 2018 Sensei Carlos had a great time running a fun class with a very energetic group of students at the Clarington Wado-Kai. (See the Clarington section for photos) Thank you, Sensei Robin!

September 25, 2018, Emily M. achieved her Brown Belt – Congratulations!

That is it from Oshawa/Whitby Wado-Kai for our fall issue. We wish you all the best for the upcoming season.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW BLACK BELT RANKS

Promoted to Sandan Promoted to Nidan

From Clarington: Ben Singh, Robin Singh From Clarington: Doug Backwell, Devon Singh From Thornhill: Jasmine Melo-Thaiss

Promoted to Junior Shodan

Promoted to Shodan From Brooklin Family Karate: Dorian W.

From Brooklin Family Karate: Kimberley McGowan, Andy Wilson, Jarrod Wilson From Clarington: David Hua From Oshawa-Whitby: Toby Jones, Caleb Layden

From the TWKK Talent Pool

Karate File: Mike Bittman, Shodan

Sensei Randy James contacted Robb Dods about the idea of highlighting the talents of our TWKK students. ‘One of my students,’ wrote Randy, ‘attended a college in Ontario. This past year, one of his classes was a Film-ology course. An assignment was to create a 15-minute film; and no surprise, Mike pulled together a fun, good-versus-evil Martial Arts film.’ Sensei Robb asked Mike to tell us about his background.

Mike: My Karate/martial arts journey started at age 7. My physiotherapist recommended that I either take horseback riding lessons or martial arts to correct a ‘gross motor coordination delay’ at the age of 5. Considering the expense involved in horseback riding lessons, my parents opted for marital arts and, thus, my journey began!

I started with Taekwondo, alongside my twin brother, Luke, who has been my training partner ever since. We switched to Wado-Kai Karate at age ten, joining my uncle who is now Bishop (Sensei) Greg Bittman, and two older brothers. After ten consecutive years of training at the Edmonton Wado-Kai Karate Club, I achieved the rank of Shodan.

I’m a History major with a Christian Theology Minor at the University of Alberta and will finish my undergraduate studies this upcoming school year. Last year I attended the Liberal Arts Program at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario to round off my education with Philosophy and Scripture study.

In between an intensive academic schedule and spurts of Karate training, I got a taste of film-making when a friend asked me to play a role in his short film. That experience was the spark that lead me to join the college’s Filmmaking Club in second semester. What initially started as musings about making a Karate film eventually turned into reality. It was a fun, challenging and creative process of translating my knowledge and technical expertise of karate into a story. The whole process was akin to planning and teaching a karate class, with the addition of collaborating with my cast and crew, organizing and acquiring camera gear, choreographing scenes, practicing basic skills, and other tasks to complete the film.

Enjoy the film: https://youtu.be/WtPukMYJE00

https://youtu.be/WtPukMYJE00

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TWKK Gallery For More Pictures of TWKK Events

Visit Our Flickr Site http://www.flickr.com/photos/33364500@N06/sets

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUBS AND CLUB HEADS

AJAX-PICKERING – Daina Als OSHAWA-WHITBY – José-Carlos Garcia

BAHAMAS/CARIBBEAN AIKIWA – Freeman Thurston PORT PERRY – TBA

BEAUBASSIN (Halifax) – Dan Duce & Kim Duggan RYERSON (Toronto) – Leaton Bernard

BROOKLIN-WHITBY – Anthony Woodward & Heather Cant-

Woodward SEIKIKAI MARTIAL ARTS (Etobicoke) – Steve Borda

CALGARY – Steve Henrich THORNHILL – Dave Manara

CLARINGTON – Robin Singh YUDANSHA HOMBU (Unionville) – Dave Manara

EDMONTON Clubs – Randy James & André Beauregard

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

Dave Manara

Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

Steve Borda, José-Carlos Garcia, Ray Kennedy, Ron Sheyan

Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

André Beauregard, Leaton Bernard, Biller Ching, Robb Dods, Randy James, Ian Mador, Tony Marziliano, Michael McCarthy, Larry O’Grady, Freeman Thurston

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

Eric Bergman, Heather Cant-Woodward, Joel Cohen, James Darker, Steve Henrich, Margaret Michael, Frank Murphy, Ron Ruskay, Jim Sullivan, Anthony Woodward, Ed Young

Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)

Andy Basacchi, Ken Buck, Dan Duce, Kim Duggan, Alex Nguyen, Annamae Thurston

Fall Wado-Kai Tournament is October 27, 2018

Thornhill Community Centre

See Flyer last page and on the TWKK Website

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FALL

KARATE TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, October 27th

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

Cash Payment at the Door, Please

For More Information Contact Sensei Robb Dods at

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

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