February 5/2011
The ROKC particiated in the Belleville Tournament. We had a great day; everyone did well and really enjoyed the tournament. Kyle won gold in grappling against a group of at least 20 kids. Katie won silver in her grappling category. Sensei Mike won bronze in Black Belt Kata.
November 28/2009
The ROKC shared a Black Belt grading with students and instructors from Rising Sun Martial Arts, and Deschamps Martial Arts Academy. Congratulations to David and Melissa who earned their First-Degree Black Belts (Shodan)!
November 27
Annual ROKC Christmas party at the Swan!
November 14/2009
On Saturday, November 14/2009, the ROKC held its annual Kids' Tournament for all belt levels, including new white belt students. Dozens of students from a handful of local clubs competed in kata, kumite, team kata, weapons, and grappling.
August 22, 2009
The club converged on Sensei Albert and Laura's house in Prescott for the First Annual Club BBQ and Social. The kids played games, the parents chatted (and played games). There was food (including Tofurky dogs!), and fun for all!
July 1, 2009
Students from the ROKC demonstrate Karate at the annual Canada Day show in Osgoode.
March 28, 2009
In a rigorous grading hosted by our own Sensei Gary, several of our Jiu Jitsu students advanced in rank.
December 6, 2008
Santa dropped by for a visit to hand out gifts to our kids. Fun was had by all. Thanks to Sensei Albert for buying the pizza.
October 25/2008
On Saturday, October 25/2008, the ROKC held its annual Kids' Tournament for all belt levels, including new white belt students. Dozens of students from a handful of local clubs competed in kata, kumite, team kata, weapons, and grappling.
September 28, 2008
Members of the ROKC Women's class graded for their Black Belts today.
July 1, 2008
The ROKC helped Osgoode Village ring in Canada's 141st birthday! Members of the ROKC demonstrated Karate and Jiu Jitsu; members of the ROKC Belly-Dancing class also demonstrated what they've learned.
June 8, 2008
Professor Georges Sylvain came down to teach us his Condensed Street Survival Instructor Program.
May 12, 2008
Sensei Mike Sywyk from Eastwind Martial Arts has been teaching weapons at the ROKC on alternating Monday nights. Here are some pictures taken from the class held on May 12th.
December 15, 2007
Santa dropped by for a visit to hand out gifts to our kids. Fun was had by all. Thanks to Sensei Albert for buying the pizza, thanks to the Swift Family for taking pictures, and thanks to Sensei Katie for so enthusiastically assuming the role of Santa's elf.
September 1, 2007
The turn out for Dojo Clean up day was nothing short of amazing. Together, our membership did an outstanding of making the place sparkle. Thanks to everybody who helped out, and a special thanks to David and Leslie for the after party!
May 12, 2007
On Saturday, May 12, 2007, the ROKC hosted it's semi-annual Kids Tournament.
February 10, 2007
On Saturday, February 10, 2007, the ROKC participated in the 19th Annual Belleville Karate tournament.
January 27, 2007
Sensei Albert hosted the semi-annual board breaking seminar on January 27, 2007. The seminar was well attended and everybody had a great time!
November 4, 2006
The Rideau Osgoode Karate Club participated and did very well in this tourament (full results pending). Our Catherine Jacubzek and Emily from the Y club came together to form a team for the Team Kata category. This was on the spot and we made a special note of this camaraderie as it demonstrates exactly what we are trying to encourage and instill in the kids with these tournaments: friendship and fun! We were all very proud of these girls.
October 22, 2006
On Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 the Rideau Osgoode Karate Club held--in conjunction with Rising Sun Martial Arts--a black belt grading. As usual, it was a lot of work, but a lot of fun. The grading lasted six hours, and included lots of basics, Katas, and sparring.
Four students from the Rising Sun Martial Arts Dojo were graded to Shodan (first degree Black Belt) in Goju Ryu Karate and the instructor (who holds a third degree in another style) was graded to Nidan (second degree Black Belt) in Goju Ryu. On the ROKC side of things, Cynthia was graded to Nidan and Dylan was graded to Shodan (Dylan had previously held a Junior Black Belt rank). Finally, Sensei Ron and Sensei Wayne were both graded to Yondan (fourth degree Black Belt).
June 8, 2006
On June 8th, 2006 Sensei Albert was presented with his Rokudan (Sixth Degree Black Belt) by his long time instructor, Professor Georges Sylvain (Judan). Sensei Albert began his martial arts training with Sensei Sylvain in 1967 and has remained a dedicated student over the many years. Recently, Sensei Albert helped Sensei Sylvain produce his outstanding book, "Can-Ryu Jiu Jitsu 2000: A 50 Year Journey Into The Study And Evaluation Of Self-Protection Techniques".
Sensei Albert's students and family were in attendance for the low-key award ceremony during which Sensei Sylvain lauded Sensei Albert's dedication and his success at building a real family-oriented environment in his Dojo.
Congratulations Sensei Albert, and thank you for your many years of dedication to the Rideau Osgoode Karate Club and its members!
June 25, 2005
The "Back to Basics" Camp was held at the Long Island RCMP Camp on June 25th, 2005. Sensei Jack Donovan was there teaching Jiu Jitsu along with the ROKC instructors who all took turns teaching Karate, grapping, Tai Chi, and weapons. There was--of course--swimming, food, and lots of fun.
October 14, 2002
June 2000
Here are some pictures from the vast ROKC archives. These pictures are from numerous events and times. Look hard, you may see some people you recognise...
Here are some pictures from the vast ROKC archives. These pictures are from numerous events and times. Look hard, you may see some people you recognise...
