June / July 2009
Historic Link for Chito-Ryu & Sensei Higashi
The following link is to some historical exerpts from Black Belt Magazine where Sensei Higashi earned the Grand Champion title for Canada in 1964. The link will open in a new window - scroll down to page 36. Enjoy. Thank you Sensei McInnes for providing the link to our history.
NBCR Atlantic Summer Camp '09
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A MUST for those who are serious about advancing their karate studies. This action packed, advanced curriculum is intended to push your limits of Chito-Ryu Karate as well as have fun in a large group environment. We will be polishing our techniques as well as learn new ones. Be sure to reserve this weekend with BBQ's and a great way to meet other Chito-Ryu enthusiasts. We are very fortuante to have Sensei Higashi here, so close to home, to instruct as well as others from around the maritimes.
No Advanced Class July 1st
There will not be any class on Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day. Enjoy the day and we'll see you Monday. Remember to bring your running clothes / shoes for other Wednesday classes.
New Update Notification Function
We've added a new feature to our website which allows you to get automatic updates sent to your email address any time we make any changes to the website.
Not this one but the one like it on the home page.
Simply click on the KVK Updates button on the home page and sign up with your email address. This is a spam-free tool and is completely free. It's a great way to stay in touch with our club.
Thanks to Ken Corbett of the New Maryland Club for finding this useful tool.
NBCR Karate Summer Camp '09
August 21st to 23rd we will be hosting the NBCR Summer Camp again at our own dojo in Rothesay with a focus on Kata and their practical applications (bunkai). Hope to see our members there in high numbers as we will have the honor of having Sensei Higashi, 9th degree Hanshi present. There will also be a BBQ / Celebration dinner at the Hmmond River Angling Assciation Lodge on the Saturday evening.
Additional details can be seen on the NBCR website by clicking here.
Certificates Are In!
For those students who were just graded and did not receive their certificates, they are now in. Sensei McInnes will have them at the Advanced classes starting this evening, Wednesday June 17th. You are welcome to drop by and pick up your certificate.
Advanced Summer Classes
We will be starting advanced summer classes this Wednesday June 17th and will have classes only on Mondays and Wednesdays in Rothesay from 7pm till 9pm.
Those interested in learning Kobujutsu - Bo (staff training) are welcome to try it out as well during these classes.
See the Classes page for more details.
CONGRATS! To All Those Graded
Congratulations to all those who successfully passed their gradings and received their stripes, belts and certificates. Sensei McInnes will have certificates for those who did not get theirs - we appreciate your patience.
Regular classes have now concluded until September - so stay tuned for updates and keep practicing your karate. See more photos here.
In-House Juniors Tournament
Sunday June 7th
Many thanks to the volunteers and the parents who helped out with making this tournament special for our future stars.
Congrats to all the competitors! There is a lot of great talent there, keep practicing karate during the summer months and come back for a new season of learning and fun.
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On Sunday June 7th we will be hosting our club's In-House Junior Tournament where the young karateka will get to show what they've learned throughout the year. Make sure to bring your cameras, it will be lots of fun.
We ask that parents have children in the gym at 1:30pm to register and get set up, with a 2:00pm start.
