In Memory of Takao Izumi Sensei
It’s with deep sadness that Ishikawa Judo Club shares the passing of our head sensei, Takao Izumi, on October 15, 2026.
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No Classes September 30 â National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ishikawa Judo Club will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular classes resume the following session. We encourage members and families to take the day to reflect on the history and ongoing impact of residential schools in Canada. See you back on the mats soon.
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Ishikawa Judo Club at the Nikkei Matsuri Festival
Ishikawa Judo Club members took the stage at the Nikkei Matsuri Festival this weekend for a judo demonstration in front of a full crowd. Everyone did a great job. They showed off their throws and technique and gave the audience a real look at what the club does. There was some nervous energy backstage before…
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No Classes on Sunday, September 6
There will be no Ishikawa Judo Club classes on Sunday, September 6. That weekend, Nikkei Place is hosting the Nikkei Matsuri, a family-friendly Japanese summer festival running Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. The main festival on Saturday and Sunday runs 11 AM to 7 PM, with food vendors, taiko drumming, traditional dance, a…
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Class Cancellation Notice
Please note that Judo practice is cancelled on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. Regular classes will resume at the next scheduled practice. Thank you for your understanding.
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Club BBQ 2026
Ishikawa Judo Club got together on August 1st for the annual club BBQ, and it turned into one of those afternoons where the food kept coming and nobody wanted to leave. A big thank you to Izumi sensei for preparing the meat for all of us to enjoy, to Kazuma sensei for bringing fresh handmade…
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Family Judo is becoming FUNdamentals Judo
Ishikawa Judo Club has an update on Family Judo: the program has a new name, a couple of changes, and a return date. Starting September 6, 2026, the class will be called FUNdamentals Judo. The fee stays at $25 a month and it still meets Sunday afternoons at the dojo. The age range is widening…
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No Classes Wednesday, August 5
No classes on Wednesday, August 5. Regular classes resume Friday, August 7.
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No classes on Canada Day đšđŠ â July 1
Ishikawa Judo Club will not be holding classes on Wednesday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day. Regular classes will resume on Friday, July 3. We wish everyone a happy Canada Day! đšđŠ
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Summer Break â Family Judo Paused July & August
Family Judo classes are paused for July and August 2026. Junior Judo and Technical Judo continue as scheduled. Family Judo returns in September 2026.
