Ichiro, one of our instructor, is leaving for Japan in August. So the Club had a get together to wish him and his family a bon voyage and to thank him for the contribution that he made as an Instructor and as a Coach.
Ichiro came to Vancouver in 2002 to improve on his English as an ESL student. During his studies, he joined our club. After a year he returned to Japan. He came back to Vancouver 3 years later to
continue with his ESL study and eventually married his ESL instructor, Tania.
Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Japan where they stayed for another 5years. They returned to Vancouver , settled here and had a daughter. Ichiro came back to the Dojo when Sofie their daughter was 3 years old. Ichiro has been active instructing and coaching our members since Sofie was 3years old. Hard to believe that Sofie is now 11 years old and very active in Judo. We will miss them while they are away and will welcome them back upon their return.
Photos of the Get Together Event was taken by Sandi Wong and Peter Chow. An entertaining evening with a good turnout from members and friends.
Group Picture with Seniors
Ichiro wearing the Jacket presented to him from the Club
Ichiro poses with the Junior Group
Jacket has our new Nakashima Dojo Crest
Juniors enjoying Pizza, Chips and drinks
Juniors expressing their fond farewell to Ichiro
Lawren and Logan being out muscled by Djuro
Sofie and Jenna displaying their Judo power
