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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

Dance and martial arts classes · 2 locations in York Mills and Don Mills

About the provider

The club has taught the Japanese polearm called naginata since 2003, specifically Atarashii Naginata, the modern sporting form of the art. 1 2 Day-to-day classes are led by instructors holding 5th and 3rd Dan ranks. 3
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Students can also study the classical Tendo-ryu naginatajutsu, which requires monthly out-of-town practices and an annual week-long seminar in June to progress. 6
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The club has a limited supply of naginata for new members; as they progress, they buy their own equipment and join the Canadian Naginata Federation. 11
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Key facts

Ages5+ years 30 33
Class timesTuesday 9:15–10:30 p.m. 32
Sunday 3:30–5:30 p.m. 31
Opening hours (Google)6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 · Monday, Wednesday–Saturday closed; Tuesday 9:15–10:45 p.m.; Sunday 3:30–5:30 p.m. 15
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Fees$145 (fee period not stated) 30
Address6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 14 and 1 more

The provider publishes nothing on whether a trial class is offered.

JCCC Naginata Club 30

Ages12–14 years 30
Class times
Sunday3:30–5:30 p.m. · 6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 31
Tuesday9:15–10:30 p.m. · 6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 32
Fees$145 (fee period not stated) 30

Sakura Kai odori 33

Ages5+ years 33

Locations and hours

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 14

Opening hours 15
+616 17 18 19 20 21
Monday, Wednesday–Saturdayclosed
Tuesday9:15–10:45 p.m.
Sunday3:30–5:30 p.m.

York Mills and Don Mills

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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5 22

Opening hours 23
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Monday–Sunday9 a.m.–11 p.m.

York Mills and Don Mills

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Sources

  1. jccc.on.ca/programs/martial-arts/naginata · published by the place
    1. Since 2003, the JCCC Naginata Club has instructed members in the art of the Naginata,
    2. We teach Atarashii Naginata, the modern sporting form of the art.
    3. this art in Canada. Day to day classes are led by our instructors: Kaori Kubo,
    4. 5th Dan; Susan Davis, 3rd Dan; Tomas Almonte, 3rd Dan;
    5. and Jordan Macklem, 3rd Dan.
    6. Our students also have the opportunity to study the classical (koryu)
    7. art of Tendo-ryu naginatajutsu, including seminars organized by the Shin Getsu Kai and Bitoku Kai.
    8. Japan before World War II. Students interested in Tendo-ryu will need to attend one or
    9. more of our monthly out-of-town practices to begin their training, and attendance at an annual
    10. week-long seminar, held at the end of June, will be necessary to progress.
    11. We have a limited supply of naginata for the use of new members.
    12. As students progress, they’ll be expected to obtain equipment at their own expense, to join
    13. the Canadian Naginata Federation, and to cover the costs of seminars, tournaments, and promotion tests
    14. Child (12-14): $145
    15. 3:30 - 5:30pm
    16. 9:15 - 10:30pm
  2. www.google.com/maps?cid=9514819471493865327 · Google listing
    1. 6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5
    2. Monday closed
    3. Tuesday 9:15–10:45 p.m.
    4. Wednesday closed
    5. Thursday closed
    6. Friday closed
    7. Saturday closed
    8. Sunday 3:30–5:30 p.m.
  3. www.google.com/maps?cid=14416238017701955930 · Google listing
    1. 6 Sakura Way, North York, ON M3C 1Z5
    2. Monday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    3. Tuesday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    4. Wednesday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    5. Thursday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    6. Friday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    7. Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    8. Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
  4. jccc.on.ca/programs · published by the place
    1. to students 5 years and older.