AIKIDO

Our Chief Instructor

Takeshi Kimeda Sensei was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1941. He began his study of Aikido under both Master Gozo Shioda and Takashi Kushida Sensei at the age of 18, while he was a student at Meiji Gakuin University.

Kimeda Sensei is the chief instructor of Aikido Yoshinkai Canada and has been a professional instructor of Yoshinkai Aikido in Canada for more than 40 years. He holds the rank of 9th degree black belt and has trained more than 350 students to black belt.

Aikido has been called 'the way of harmony'. It does not emphasize punches and kicks for defense, rather seeks to absorb and blend with an attacker’s energy, bringing the attack to a peaceful resolution. The intent is to protect oneself without inflicting serious injury on the attacker. Aikido is more than self-defense. Practice trains the mind and body to work together in a relaxed yet powerful way. Aikido may be successfully applied to everyday situations as the student learns the principles of balance, blending and redirection of force.

Class fees are payable on the first of each month, or before the first class attended. Test fees must be paid prior to testing.

Minimum age for adult classes is 12.

CLASSES

Basics: Tuesday, Thursday          7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Advanced: Tuesday, Thursday   8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday (children’s class)               6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday (yellow belt and up)         7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

FEES

Adult (12 and up) $150 every two months
Children (5-12) $90 every two months

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Adult Gi $80.00
Children Gi $45.00
Handbook $20.00

iaido

Our Chief Instructor

Sensei Ron Mattie is 5th dan Iaido, 2nd dan Kendo, 8th dan Wado Kai karate, and is under the direction of Sensei Stephen Cruise (7th dan Iaido) out of the Etobicoke Olympium Kendo/Iaido club.

Hamilton CJCC Iaido follows the Muso Shinden Ryu tradition. Iaido is the way of drawing and attacking with a sword in one instantaneous action. The Iaido way includes perfecting Japanese style sword drawing techniques as well as developing oneself emotionally and spiritually. It is performed as a prescribed sequence of techniques against single or multiple imaginary opponents. Showing proper etiquette and developing exact technique through intense concentration and serenity are what distinguishes Iaido from other sports.

Since this is a mastery over oneself without an actual opponent, Iaido is an excellent martial art for an older person who is seeking personal development.

CLASSES

Beginner: Wednesday          5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Advanced: Wednesday          6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

FEES

Canadian Kendo Federation annual fees
(insurance, tournaments and grading)$35 / year

Iaido Club $40/month

JIU-JITSU

Our Chief Instructor


Rampant's Pride is a traditional martial arts club, training in Clarke's Jiu Jitsu and Clarke's Grappling. It's a collection of engaged members who want to share their lifetimes of knowledge in jiu-jitsu. The children’s class is a mixture of learned discipline and individualized coaching, based on child's learning aptitudes. The adult class focuses on robust conditioning followed by learning effective techniques that have been refined based on decades of real world feedback and use. There is a great sense of camaraderie at Rampant’s Pride between instructors, students and supporting family, and we encourage you to come take a look.

Any other information can be requested through our Facebook page or in person during our class times. If interested, your first class is always free to see if you enjoy it.

Learn more www.rampantspride.com

CLASSES

Children

Monday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Adults

Monday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FEES

Children $50 per month
Adults $60 per month
Family $90 per month

judo

Judo 柔道, the gentle way is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) and combat sport that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Judo’s most prominent feature is the competitive element where the object is to either throw your opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue your opponent with a grappling manoeuvre, or force an opponent to submit. Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet) — as well as weapon’s defence — are part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or in free practice (randori). Judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964.

Kawasaki Rendokan was founded in 1958 and has been developing young athletes for over three generations.  While it is a very competitive club, it also caters to families. Several families participate together in both Senior and Junior classes.  We offer instruction for both the Olympic hopeful and for recreational practice. Learn more about the school Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Academy.

Our Chief Instructor

Mitchell, began his Judo practice at age five.  Mitchell has acheived the Hachidan ranking (8th Degree Black Belt) in judo.  Mitchell has held numerous positions within Judo's governing bodies including Vice-President of Judo Ontario, Technical Director for Judo Ontario, Ontario Provincial Black Belt Grading Board and National Black Belt Grading Board. Mitchell has held the position of head coach for the Ontario Judo Team, he has also been a headline Instructor at Camp Olympia.

CLASSES

Junior and Adult
Monday and Wednesday            6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday                                          10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Junior Kata Classes

Competitive Junior, Senior
Monday and Wednesday            7:10 p.m. -8:45 p.m.
Friday                                              8:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday                                          10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Senior Kata Classes
Senior Recreation classes

FEES
See Sensei.

Equipment

Gi

For Belt Grading and Insurance Liability

Registration with Judo Ontario annually is required

CJCC Membership fees: (Canadian Japanese Culture Centre of Hamilton)

Single: $30 per year

Family: $50 per year

By becoming a CJCC member annually you will receive a discount for monthly Judo fees.

karate

The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) was founded by Sensei Masaru Shintani in 1966. The federation is one of the largest martial arts organization of a single style in North America. Current registered membership is approximately 3,000 students with 400+ active black belts. SWKKF also supports a national team to represent the organization at various tournaments within and outside the organization.

Wado Kai Karate is a Japanese Karate style founded in 1939 by Hironori Otsuka. It is an amalgamation of Funakoshi’s Shotokan Karate, Jiu-jitsu and Kempo. Wado Kai, means the way of peace and harmony. It is one of the four major styles of Karate in Japan and remains one of the purest forms of Karate-do.

Similar to most other Karate styles, Wado Kai includes basic techniques (waza) such as kicking, blocking, open and closed hand strikes, and study of grappling and joint-twisting manoeuvres, Kata (sequences of techniques) and Kumite (prearranged and free-style sparring).

CLASSES

Junior Tuesday, Thursday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Adult Tuesday, Thursday 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Adult Sunday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FEES

SWKKF Membership      $75 per year

Adults                                $180/3 months $70 per month

Juniors                              $275/5 months $65 per month

CJCC Membership is $20 for senior, $30 for single and $50 for family per year.

Equipment

Gi

Kendo

Kendo: the “way of the sword”, a traditional Japanese Martial Art.   剣 Ken means “sword” and 道 Do means “the way”.  Kendo developed from kenjutsu styles of swordsmanship practiced by samurai for centuries.  Kendo combines spiritual discipline, martial arts practices, values, sportsmanship and strenuous physical activity.  In 2023, the Hamilton Kendo Club (HKC) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary at CJCCH. The HKC is a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation and Ontario Kendo.

Please visit, hamiltonkendo.ca for more information.  

The Purpose of Kendo

To mold the mind and body.

To cultivate a vigorous spirit,

And through correct and rigid training,

To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo.

To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor.

To associate with others with sincerity.

And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.

Thus will one be able:

To love one’s country and society;

To contribute to the development of culture;

And to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples.

Classes

Monday 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Children’s class (under 13)

Fee

Canadian Kendo Federation annual fees $35

Kendo fees are paid per semester in January, May and September

Adults $120/semester
Youth (under 13) $40/semester
Students $75/semester