Ookami Karatedo Club

The Last Leaf - it may not be the prettiest or have been the first to bloom, but it survived a long season and outlasted all of the others. As Sensei always says, The real winners are the ones standing at the end. Failure is guaranteed for those who quit just as much as success is guaranteed for those who never stop reaching for their goal.

A big Thank you goes out to Kyoshi Jean Eric Gibeau and Shihan Kristine Miller for visiting with us this weekend. We sincerely appreciate all of the support and guidance you continue to provide the Ookami Karatedo club.

The weather was absolutely perfect for today’s outdoor class for our advanced students! Stay tuned to our club’s Facebook page for upcoming Zoom classes, outdoor classes, and exciting announcements! GREAT THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!

Today is perfect for outdoor Karate...see you at 3:00Today is perfect for outdoor Karate...see you at 3:00

The new normal for Koshiki training?

Happy Birthday Sensei Decland from everyone at the Ookami Karatedo Club in London!

Ookami Karateka, On behalf of the Ookami Karatedo Club Executive committee, we would like to say thank you to all of our students, supporters and community partners that have waited so patiently to resume classes. As you know, back in March, the Covid pandemic had forced us to stop classes as we all did our part to contain this virus. During this time, we took to building a library of basic instruction and documenting some of our Kata, Kumite and essential drills and made th...em available to our students through the Ookami on-line Dojo. We will continue to build this resource for all Ookami students as we move forward. Now that September is here and the new back to school season is upon us, we had hoped to resume classes at Wilfrid Jury, East Carling and Sir Arthur Currie, however the TVDSB is not in a position to offer the facilities to us until January of 2021. Yes, this is disappointing news, but we certainly understand the decision. Now for some good news, the Ookami club has decided to search for a new facility from which we will begin classes again and hope to have details available for where and when coming up very soon. Do not worry, there will be Ookami Karatedo classes beginning soon. You may have noticed some posts showing outdoor classes for our advanced students. The Ookami Black Belts, our senior ranks and aspiring young leaders have continued their studies in order to help run our program once we are back to full operation in the very near future. There is so much to learn and so much that we have developed over the past several months, we are very eager to share with all of our students! Stay tuned and be patient, we look forward to seeing everyone in the Dojo very soon. Sensei Jeff Kilbourn Founder and Chief Instructor Ookami Karatedo Club

Another successfully coordinated Zoom class with the Nairs in New Zealand!

Sensei Jeff was encouraging the new family to join us for our Black Belt training tonight...

We are gradually adding students to our outdoor training classes while we take advantage of the beautiful weather. Stay tuned for upcoming information about our new Dojo location and when we will expand our outdoor training group.

Ookami Karatedo students are trying to stay connected from all over the world. A Friday night Zoom class here is being taught to the Nairs in New Zealand on Saturday morning. Yep, kind of cool!

Everyone jump for joy.....its Sempai Christine Seguin Birthday!! Please wish her a Happy Birthday as she continues to work as a frontline health care worker during this time of uncertainty! Stay safe and healthy everyone so we can see you back in the Dojo at some point in the future.... Keep up your Karatedo studies so it wont let it slip away.... See more

This weekend would have been Karate Camp 2020 for the Ookami Club and all of our Kudaka family throughout Ontario. Unfortunately due to the current world situation, it has been cancelled to protect the health and safety of our members. We look forward to a bigger and better camp next year! Enjoy the memories....

On a rainy day, we are really missing our training in the rain from last summer.... Sensei Jeff was celebrating the !

Throwback Thursday.... Recognize any faces??

The Ookami Karatedo instructors are staying on top of the technical points of Shorinjiryu and learning new material in preparation for classes to restart in the fall. Can you find Neko in one of the pictures watching Sensei??

Happy birthday Hanshi Rick Black from everyone at the Ookami Karatedo Club in London.

As we head into another scorching day of heat warnings, these photos from a few years ago, makes us want a return to normal times..... Stay safe everyone so we can do this again next summer!

Happy birthday to Hanshi Myron Lubitsch from all of your friends at the Ookami Karatedo club in London Ontario.

HAPPY 4th of JULY TO OUR AMERICAN SHORINJIRYU FAMILIES!!

Happy Canada Day Ookami Karatedo students! We are Canadian!

Memories....the good ole days. Maybe we will get to do this again before the end of the summer? Fingers crossed. ... Karate in the Park event was a great success. Even with 40 degree humidex, there was a super turn out and our crew worked out Hard! Can't wait until the next one in July. June 25, 2013 (7 years ago already!)

A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child. Happy Fathers Day Sensei Jeff and to all our Shorinjiryu Karatedo Fathers!

Wishing Bryson a Happy 9th Birthday from all your friends at the Ookami Karatedo Club!! This picture is when you were a wee boy....you are a young man now!

Happy Birthday wishes to Renshi Joanne from everyone at the London Ookami Karatedo Club in London!!

Happy Birthday to Sensei Chris.

DONT MISS OUT! Ookami Virtual Party SATURDAY 7pm! Read the attached email for full details, including tips on using Zoom. - https://mailchi.mp//virtual-party-starts-saturday-at-7pm-h

Our party starts at 7pm -- in less than an hour. Doors open at 6:30 to test your Zoom connection. To get in, just click the link http://bit.ly/OokamiParty For those timid to join video conference, you can also have fun watching the party by live stream, here on our Facebook page!

DON'T MISS OUT! Ookami Virtual Party SATURDAY 7pm! Read the attached email for full details, including tips on using Zoom. - https://mailchi.mp//virtual-party-starts-saturday-at-7pm-h

Happy Birthday Hanshi Doug Roberts from everyone at the Ookami Karatedo Club in London! We hope today will be one for the history books!

It was so much fun last time, we are doing it again.... JOIN OUR ONLINE PARTY SATURDAY AT 7PM! (Stay home and join us over Zoom for some fun!) We are inviting our Ookami students & family, our Kudaka family, and anyone from our extended Shorinjiryu karate family to join us this Saturday, May 30th at 7pm for our FREE socially distanced, Online Zoom Virtual Party!... In addition to seeing all of our karate friends, we have lots of fun planned, including: - Trivia Game Show - Fun with Chef Jeff - Movie Quote Charades - Pictionary - Music by DJ Steel - and more! Virtual doors open at 6:30pm (for those that want to test their Zoom connection). Party starts at 7pm. Zoom link will be posted closer to the party.

This seems like only yesterday....keep training...we will see you soon!

Hope you all have a great weekend and remember to keep training. Lots of exciting things coming for the Ookami group next week...new contest, more video's and more!

Here are the recipes from Saturday Night's Party - Enjoy! MAGIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1 Cup Peanut Butter (Crunchy or Smooth whatever you like) ... Cup White Sugar 1 Egg Ya, thats it Mix together, put on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. SENSEIs FAVORITE POTATOE PANCAKES White potatoes approx. 2 medium sized ones per person 2-3 Eggs depends on how many pancakes you make Flour i-dunno? About 2 or 3 tablespoons (this is the glue) 2 cloves of Garlic (crushed or finely chopped) 1 teaspoon of Salt, pinch of pepper & a bit of Parsley for colour Grate the potatoes and soak them in a bowl with cold water for at least 15 minutes drain them well and re-soak about 2 or three times to get rid of the starch. Once the potatoes are rinsed, put them in a colander or strainer and let them drain completely you can help them by pushing on them. Get them as dry as possible. Mix the potatoes, egg and seasoning in a bowl and slowly sprinkle in the flour. They will eventually get to a sticky point and then you are ready to fry. On medium heat, melt some butter and drop a 1/2 cup +/- and push out to a pancake shape approximately 4 to 6 inches across. Fry until golden brown and turn over to do the other side. Keep warm in the oven until all are done. Enjoy with sour cream, although some people like them with apple sauce.

Happy birthday to Kaicho Watanabe. We are so disappointed that we can't host your visit to London this summer, but we look forward to training with you at some point in the future.

Happy Birthday Sensei Jeff!! Thank you for your fierce dedication to the success of our club!

Here are the recipes from Saturday Nights Party - Enjoy! MAGIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1 Cup Peanut Butter (Crunchy or Smooth whatever you like) ... Cup White Sugar 1 Egg Ya, thats it Mix together, put on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. SENSEIs FAVORITE POTATOE PANCAKES White potatoes approx. 2 medium sized ones per person 2-3 Eggs depends on how many pancakes you make Flour i-dunno? About 2 or 3 tablespoons (this is the glue) 2 cloves of Garlic (crushed or finely chopped) 1 teaspoon of Salt, pinch of pepper & a bit of Parsley for colour Grate the potatoes and soak them in a bowl with cold water for at least 15 minutes drain them well and re-soak about 2 or three times to get rid of the starch. Once the potatoes are rinsed, put them in a colander or strainer and let them drain completely you can help them by pushing on them. Get them as dry as possible. Mix the potatoes, egg and seasoning in a bowl and slowly sprinkle in the flour. They will eventually get to a sticky point and then you are ready to fry. On medium heat, melt some butter and drop a 1/2 cup +/- and push out to a pancake shape approximately 4 to 6 inches across. Fry until golden brown and turn over to do the other side. Keep warm in the oven until all are done. Enjoy with sour cream, although some people like them with apple sauce.

Happy birthday to Kaicho Watanabe. We are so disappointed that we cant host your visit to London this summer, but we look forward to training with you at some point in the future.

Thanks to everyone who joined our virtual party! We had lots of fun with Movie Line Trivia, Chef Jeff showing us some recipes, an Ookami Trivia Contest, and a look at our Online Dojo. Special thank you to our special out-of-town guests, from Kingston, Brockville, Moose Creek and New Zealand -- especially Hanshi Bob, and Kyoshi Jean-Eric. Congratulations to Sensei Lucien for winning the Cinnabon 9-pack as a prize for our trivia contest!

JOIN THE FUN TONIGHT AT 7PM! Stay home and join our ONLINE Social Distancing Party! We are inviting our Ookami students & family, our Kudaka family, and anyone from our extended Shorinjiryu karate family to join us tonight, Saturday, May 9th at 7pm for our FREE socially distanced, Online Zoom Virtual Party!... In addition to seeing all of our karate friends, we have lots of fun planned, including: - PRIZE for the Best Party Outfit / Costume! - Music by DJ Steel - Dance contest - PRIZE for the winner of our Trivia Challenge - Fun with Chef Jeff - Guess the Movie Quotes - Peek at our Online Dojo - and more! Virtual doors open at 6:30pm (for those that want to test their Zoom connection). Party starts at 7pm. JOIN THE PARTY WITH THIS LINK: https://bit.ly/3beKvNh You shouldn't need this, but in case the above link doesn't join the meeting, go to https://www.zoom.us/join and use Meeting ID: 986-2791-1213 and Password: 673577

For those who thought the last Ookami Math Test was easy...here is another one for you!

After many heated debates, we have FINALLY picked a winner for the 1st Ookami "Pets of Karate" photo contest. 1st Prize - Stany and her dog Baksik (it must have been hard getting the Gi on) 2nd Prize - Zayden and his cat Hisses (Awesome name and beautiful eyes) 3rd Prize - Zoey and her miniature dinosaur Rex (looks like a cold blooded killer...) Honorable mention goes out to Adrian for the creative integration of his medals in the photo - great thinking!... All winners will be receiving a gift certificate from Dairy Queen and Pet Value. Thanks to everyone who entered and stay tuned for our next contest coming up soon!

Miss your Ookami Friends? Hang out with us on Saturday May 9th at 7pm at our "socially distanced" VIRTUAL PARTY! Join us from the comfort of your own home for some chit chat, fun, trivia, prizes, and background music from DJ Steel. Zoom details and instructions will be provided shortly!

Happy birthday to Sensei Doug MacInnis from the Kingston club. CHEERS!!

Team Ookami, I wanted to provide an update to all the students, parents, and supporters of the Ookami Karatedo Club, so you know what is going on behind the scenes as we work through the Covid-19 situation. First off, I want to let everyone know that a very dedicated team of Ookami Black Belts and other executive members of our club have been working extremely hard to continue to provide support and learning opportunities for you. This encompasses an incredible instructional... video program that will provide an archive of technical knowledge that will be invaluable as you continue your Martial Arts journey. We have also enhanced your availability to historical and entertainment-based material through a growing collection of tournament video, interviews and updated technical notes. Countless hours have gone into this project and we continue to expand this library specifically for you, our Ookami students. Secondly, I have been in contact with the school board and I am happy to announce that we have secured our locations and dates for the resumption of classes in the fall. Although we do not have complete certainty of what will happen in the near future, I can assure you that we will be completely ready to go as soon as we get the permission to continue. When we do resume classes they will be structured in a way that will provide the best learning experience while maintaining new class protocols that we have developed to assure our students, their families and our instructors, the safest instructional environment possible. Things will be different, but we are working to ensure things will also be better. On a personal note I want to reassure everyone that despite our distance and the radical changes in life as we know it, the Ookami group continues to move forward, help one another and be a stable and consistent part of your life. We will continue to provide instructional content, make you laugh with some entertaining videos, and simply be there to support you as you have come to expect in the past. Stay safe, and Stay tuned Sensei Jeff Kilbourn Founder & Chief Instructor Ookami Karatedo Club

Happy Birthday Savar. We miss having you in Canada!