Dear Karateka, Parents & Guardians,

Thank you so much for attending our recent graduation ceremony and for bringing delicious snacks to share with everyone. Your support and community spirit are truly appreciated!

Feel free to share your photos from the event on our Facebook page: JRS Karate Club.

📌 Important Reminders:

• NO CLASSES on Saturday, May 17 at Valley Park, and Tuesday, May 20 at Binbrook Memorial Hall.
• Enjoy the Victoria Day Weekend and don’t miss the Binbrook Ribfest happening from May 16 to 19!

🥋 Congratulations to all who were graded on April 29, 2025!

• Aman – Black Belt
• Angel, Artem – Brown Belt
• Chloe, Jiyaa, Jesse, Zachary, Niya – Purple Belt
• Anton, Ann, Kayleigh – Blue Belt
• Lana, Danny – Yellow Belt
• Alana – White/Black
• Flora, Jordano, Landon, Ayla, Micah – (Graded – Level to be confirmed)

🎉 A warm welcome to our new students who join our Little Tigers Team:

• Ryan
• Nathan
• Ben
• Logan
• Amanda
• Kimberly

Existing Little Tiger Team Members: Flora, Jordano, Landon, Ayla, Micah

Looking forward to continued progress and training with you all!

Sensei Joe Ramirez
JRS Karate Club

Dear Karateka, Guardians, and Parents,

We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather!

Please take note of the updated class schedule for the remainder of the month:

• Tuesday, April 15 – Class at Binbrook
• Thursday, April 17 – No classes
• Saturday, April 19 – No classes
• Sunday, April 20 – Happy Easter!
• Tuesday, April 22 – One week before grading. Please focus on perfecting your katas.
• Thursday, April 24 – No classes
• Saturday, April 26 – Class at Valley Park Community Center
• Tuesday, April 29 – Grading Day from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Please wear your full white uniform and bring all kumite equipment.
  • Friends and family are welcome to attend and cheer you on!
  • Feel free to bring snacks to share with everyone afterward.

Best of luck to all students preparing for grading!

Warm regards,
Sensei Joe Ramirez
Hachidan, 8th Dan

Dear Karateka and Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. Just a quick reminder that March Break is next week (March 10–15), and we will be closed during that time.

Many of you will be traveling for the holidays—please stay safe and enjoy your time!

Best regards,
Sensei Joe
Hachidan

Hi everyone,

I wanted to let you know that I received a memo from the city stating that the recreation center will be closed due to the snow. As a result, we’ll be canceling tonight’s class. Additionally, Saturday’s class will also be canceled due to the long weekend.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you next Tuesday! Please stay safe on the roads.

Best,
Sensei Joe

Dear Everyone,

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope you’re enjoying this festive season with your loved ones.

Thank you all for supporting our Christmas party and bringing such delicious snacks. A special thank you to Anna for organizing the fantastic games, and to Henry for providing the wonderful Christmas music. If anyone has a group picture from the event, please share it on the “J.R.’s Karate Club” Facebook page. We would love to see it!

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new members to our club:

• Sensei Jeff Messner, Sandan (3rd Dan) Wado-ryu
• Sensei Jovi Otite, Nidan (2nd Dan)in Wado-ryu, Shodan (1st Dan) Poom KUKKIWON’s Taekwondo, Shodan (1st Dan) Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation

I am confident that their expertise will greatly benefit our club, and we will continue to progress in calisthenics, kata, and kumite.

Enjoy the holidays, and I look forward to seeing you all next year on January 7, 2025.

Your truly,
Sensei Joe
Hichidan (8th Dan) Black Belt
Tel. (905) 520-2371

Hi Everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that the karate party is tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Please bring your musical instruments so we can jam together! I expect all higher belts to be there to support the club!

Also, feel free to bring some snacks to share. There’s no need to wear your uniform— come in regular or Holiday casual clothes.

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Sensei Joe

Dear Karateka, Parents, and Guardians,

We would like to inform you that the Valley Park class on Saturday, December 21 will be canceled. Our last regular class of the year will be on Thursday, December 19. To celebrate the holiday season, please feel free to bring snacks such as soda, pizza, cookies, and finger foods. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration!

Wishing you all a safe and joyful holiday season. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Warm regards,

Sensei Joe Ramirez

Hi Everyone,

I would like to sincerely thank you for the incredible support and sacrifices you’ve made for your child/children over the years, months, and days. Last night was a true testament to all of those efforts. I also want to express my gratitude for all the delicious food you brought—thanks to you, we had a wonderful Grading Party!

Please note that the last day of karate classes for 2024 will be December 21, 2024. Classes will resume on January 7, 2025.

Kindly ensure that you are up to date with any outstanding payments so we can close the books for this year.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and safe travels during the holiday season!

Sensei Joe Ramirez 

Hichidan, black belt

Tel. 905-520-2371

Just a reminder that karate Grading will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Participants are expected to wear full white gi/uniform and sparring gear ( head, hand, foot gear, mouth guard and jocks for the boys).

As usual, there will be a post grading celebration, so please bring some snacks ie, (fruits, cookies, pizza, water, chips) to share with the class!

Grading is open for everyone to be proud of their accomplishments, so feel free to invite your relatives and friends for this big occasion!

Yours truly,

Sensei Joe

To Karateka, Parents or Guardians,

Karate grading will be held on Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. All participants are expected to wear full uniform (white gi). Don’t forget to wear all gear including mouth guards and jocks for the boys.  This grading is for kyu belts and intermediate only.

Feel free to please bring some snacks such as fruit, cookies or drinks for the post-grading party! Invite your parents, grandparents and friends to participate in the celebration!

Looking forward to it,

Sensei Joe Ramirez 

Hichidan, 8th Dan Black belt.