Hintonburg, Ottawa, Canada
Takahashi Dojo
- Judo
A Kodokan judo dojo in Ottawa founded in 1969 by Masao Takahashi, also home to aikido, karate, kendo and iaido groups. Judoka from other clubs at green belt or above can join its randori and kata classes, free for international and out-of-town visitors.
- The style
- Kodokan judo in the tradition of Jigoro Kano, on its two principles, maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit. Visitors from other clubs at green belt or above join the randori and kata classes.
- Lineage
- Masao Takahashi, a second-generation Japanese Canadian judoka of 8th dan, opened the dojo in October 1969 with June Takahashi, 7th dan, and kept close ties with the Kodokan's international department. He came to be known as the founding father of Canadian judo.
- The teacher
- The dojo has produced four Olympic athletes and 18 Canadian champions. Randori is run by Tony Walby, a two-time Paralympian.
takahashi-dojo.com
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Where it is
5 Melrose Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1T8, Canada
45.4032, -75.7247
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