December Update
Olympic Medalists Visit NOX Dojo
On November 16, 2024, Olympic bronze medalists Grace Lau (HK) and Ariel Torres Gutierrez (USA) visited NOX Dojo and led 40 athletes in an eye opening and intense kata seminar. The duo shared so much information, it will take weeks to digest. The door was opened to coaches from various clubs who benefitted from some of the tactics and strategies. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it happen.
Seeking Volunteers
NOX Dojo and the Club Seiryu parent committee are seeking volunteers to help with our tournament fundraiser. The Markham City Open is seeking volunteers to help as scorekeepers, mat setup, stage setup, athlete check in, and IT support. If you would like to help out and get a free lunch, please click on the link below and complete the form.
https://forms.gle/vFe9SwGE4dHP9Rv26
Testing Week
Evaluations begin on December 2 to December 5, 2024. For athletes who weren’t quite ready last month, they get a chance to test before the holiday break. Testing is on December 7 at 12:15PM.
Away Schedule
From December 11 - 17, 2024, Sensei will be away for some personal time. During this week, the dojo will be running on the away schedule. Thus, no 5:00PM class. All kids classes will be at 6:00PM.
Year End Party
Our year end pizza party is on Saturday, December 21 between 10:00AM and 12:00PM. It is a voluntary potluck. As with every year, there is no need to bring anything but if you do, please bring something of your own culture. This is a nice way to celebrate Markham’s gift of diversity. Also, in the past years, Sensei has appreciated the wonderful gifts he has received and feel blessed of all the love. This year however, he is asking to extend the love with a donation of non-perishable food items, feminine products, children’s toys, toothbrushes, or similar to share to the Markham Food Bank. A donation box will be at the front door start in December.
Holy Week Closure
The dojo will be closed for regular classes between December 23, 2024 and January January 5, 2025. The dojo will reopen on January 6, 2025.
Team Training Over Holy Week
Since Karate Canada’s National Championships this in April, there will be training days on Friday, December 27 and Friday, January 3. Athletes, please remember to book your preferred training time by December 12th, 2024.
No March Break Camp
To accommodate the early National Championships, our March Break Camp slot will be used for training our elite athletes heading to Richmond, BC in April. Summer Camps are still planned for July and August.
Calendar
Dec 01: KO Tournament: Windsor
Dec 02: Evaluation Week
Dec 04: Toronto Wado Club joins NOX Dojo as guests
Dec 07: Testing Day 12:15 - 1:45
Dec 11 - 17: Away Schedule (No 5pm classes)
Dec 21: Year End Pizza Party
Dec 23 - Jan 05: Holiday Closure
Jan 05: Provincial Team Training at NOX Dojo
Jan 06: Dojo Reopens
Jan 08: Toronto Wado Club joins NOX Dojo as guests
Jan 11: Markham City Open Tournament
Jan 17 and 18: Olympic Champion Seminar - All Classes Cancelled
Feb 05: Toronto Wado Club joins NOX Dojo as guests
