Closing Ceremony 2005

On the evening of December 21, 2005 members of Toronto Branch and Eglinton Branch gathered at Toronto Branch for its annual closing ceremony.

The event consisted of group kihon, a dantai embu demonstration by Eglinton Branch, a variety of demonstations of kumiembu by Toronto Branch, chinkon-gyo and a speech reviewing the achievements of 2005 and looking ahead to 2006.

In addition, some Toronto kenshi received certificates for the successful completion of recent exams: Andre and Eduardo (3rd kyu), John (2nd kyu) and Stas (1st dan).

 

Closing Ceremony 2005

Kihon
Dec. 21, 2005

 

Closing Ceremony 2005

Zazen
Dec. 21, 2005

 

Closing Ceremony 2005

Embu by John and Kazumi
Dec. 21, 2005

Closing Ceremony 2005

Embu by Isabel and Jenny
Dec. 21, 2005

"2005 Year in Review" for Toronto Branch is now online (click image to view).

Training at Atsugi Doin

On the evening of October 17, 2005, Toronto Branch members John McCulloch and Slava Burdenyuk visited Atsugi Doin. We have had a long friendship with Atsugi Doin extending back to 1985 and Hiate-sensei has been a strong supporter of our Branch. Indeed, he has visited Toronto Branch three times in recent years.

During our visit to Kanagawa, we were taken care of by Hiate-sensei, his family and students.

We wish to thank from the bottom of our hearts Hiate-sensei, the Hiate family, Hayashi-sensei, Kobayashi-sensei, the members of Atsugi Doin, Tokai University Branch and Tamagawa Juniors Branch for their kindness and support. 

Party time! 

The last two Branches to receive Special Commendations are Toronto Branch and Atsugi Doin. 

Sharing events in Toronto with the members of Atsugi Doin. 

Slava during training. 

Inside the dojo at Atsugi Doin. 

Katate kiri kaeshi nage - the conclusion! 

Hiate-sensei performing katate kiri kaeshi nage. 

Atsugi Doin. 

Welcome sign at Atsugi Doin. 

Sumo Demonstration in Yamato

Removed at request of WSKO Hombu

Removed at request of WSKO Hombu

Removed at request of WSKO Hombu

Visit to Tamagawa Juniors Branch, Japan

John McCulloch and Slava Burdenyuk of Toronto Branch had the opportunity to visit Tamagawa Juniors Branch in Kanagawa-ken, Japan on October 16, 2005. The Branch is led by Hiate-sensei (Seihanshi, 7th dan). It was a lot of fun to see the children training so enthusiastically and quite amazing to see how good their techniques were. We wish to thank Hiate-sensei and the members of Tamagawa Juniors Branch for their kindness.