IOGKF Canada National Gasshuku 2022

Join IOGKF Canada this November for our first all-grades national gasshuku. This three-day gasshuku will feature World Chief Instructor Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura and some of the top instructors from IOGKF Canada and IOGKF USA.

LOCATION: Burlington, Ontario

DATES: Friday November 18 (Black belts only)

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 (All ranks)

New Format:

Three gasshuku in one weekend

• Black Belts gasshuku (age 16 and up)
• Adults & Teens all ranks gasshuku (age 13 and up)
• Children all ranks gasshuku (ages 7 – 12, Saturday only)

All events are at the Holiday Inn, Burlington unless otherwise specified

Schedule

Friday (Nov 18)

Black Belt training only – At Honbu dojo

After training grab a bite together at QB Sports Bar

Saturday (Nov 19)

Black Belts -early class training

Adults & Teens – all ranks

Children ages 7 -12

Annual IOGKF Canada Dojo Heads Meeting

Sayonara party

Sunday (Nov 20)

Black Belts -early class training

Adults & Teens – all ranks

Black Belt Grading – At Honbu dojo

Times of events are TBA

Registration

Three levels of registration:

Early bird pre-registration– reduced prices if registered and paid by Sunday October 23rd.

Pre-registration: closes on Tuesday November 15

At-the-door registration: for last minute participants

Dinner Ticket Sales Deadline: Tuesday November15

Registration online:

The registration link will open on: TBA

Link:  Coming soon

Fees:

IOGKF Members Pricing

Pre-registered At-the-door Training FeesEarly BirdRegularEarly BirdRegular

Black Belts

3-Day PackageSingle Days3-Day PackageSingle Days  Early BirdRegularEarly BirdRegular    Adults$240$260$85$95$270$100  Teens$180$200$65$75$210$80  Kyu Grades2-day PackageSingle Days2-Day PackageSingle Day  Early BirdRegularEarly BirdRegular    Adults$180$200$85$95$210$100  Teens$120$140$65$75$150$80     Children (ages 7 – 12)Saturday only Saturday only   $30 $30       Sayonara Dinner Tickets     Ages 13 and upAges 5 – 12Ages under 5   $65$25Free

All prices are HST included.

HST# 877660902

Payments: Via Interac transfer to adrienne@iogkf.ca (set password as “gasshuku”)

Via PayPal use email address iogkfcan_payments@iogkf.ca

Hotel Accommodation:

Holiday Inn has blocked hotel rooms for this event.

Friday to Sunday $135 per night.

Name of event is: IOGKF Canada National Gasshuku

Contact information for Holiday Inn, Burlington:

Email: fd2hiburlington@sunraygroup.ca

Front Desk: 1-905-6394443

Reservation: 1-888-Holiday

Additional Information

Canadian Dojo heads – You may be eligible for a $100 discount on the registration fee. Check with Sensei Adrienne .

Grading

If you are invited to the black belt grading, bring your grading fee, completed registration form, and photo to the event and submit them to Sensei Adrienne when you arrive.

Friday night social time

After the training, we head out for dinner and/or drinks at a local restaurant. We encourage all of you to take some time out to socialize with your fellow karateka while enjoying a delicious dinner. This year’s choice is QB Sports Bar and Grill at 4460 Fairview St. (A 5-minute drive from honbu dojo)

Dojo Heads meeting

All dojo heads please plan on attending this meeting. If you are unable to, please send a representative black belt from your dojo. If you have any agenda items for this meeting, please let Sensei Adrienne know by November 10th.

Traditional Karate books

This is a good opportunity to buy Higaonna Sensei’s Traditional Karate set for $150 CAD and save yourself (or your student) the shipping fees. Only a limited supply left. Preorder and pay now, then pick up at the event. Contact: adrienne@iogkf.ca

Don’t forget your IOGKF membership booklet!

Registration information coming soon.