01/31/2022
January 31 2022
Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone has had a good start to the year and is staying healthy and safe. I am writing to
inform you that our dojo will be closing down. COVID, rising insurance costs and scheduling
issues have made it difficult to continue. I set out to teach karate with the intent of making it
affordable and accessible while striving to keep the values of the traditional arts.
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for giving me the opportunity to share an
activity that I love and have spent countless hours learning. Being a student of karate is more
than just learning the techniques, blocks, punches and kata; these lessons follow us into life. As I have learned from my sensei, I wanted to pass the lessons on to my own students. I hope that everyone will be able to walk away with something that will help them in life and their future endeavours.
While I wish things were different and we could continue, I thank you for your understanding.
This is where my path in budo (martial arts) has taken me. As a sensei, even though the dojo is
closed I will always be available for support, questions, or a cup of coffee - so do not be afraid to reach out.
Thank you again and know that I am proud of each and every one of my karateka.
Sincerely,
Sensei Toban
