Gladstone

Submitted by kieran on Sun, 10/09/2006 - 10:44am.

General

The Gladstone Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu dojo is located in downtown Ottawa and has classes 3 times per week. The club instructors are Kieran Parsons, Nidan, Chris Whynot, 1st kyu and by Yoshie Martinez, 1st kyu.

There are adult and junior's classes. The junior class is open to anyone from the ages 8 to 16. It approximately follows the adult syllabus but is adapted to an appropriate level for the age range. Our Juniors learn an appropriate level of defence against armed and unarmed opponents, striking, and falling techniques, in a controlled environment. Since bodies at this age are still developing, certain techniques, such as locks, are performed to position only, to protect growing bones and joints.

Schedule

Adults

Tuesday 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sunday By previous arrangement

Children

Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm

Fees

Adults

  • $70/month (3-9 month commitment)
  • $65/month (>9 months commitment)
  • $80/month (1 month commitment)
  • 10 anytime sessions : $100
  • 5 anytime sessions : $60
  • Drop-in: $15

Children

  • 1 session per week: $20/month

All fees payable on the 1st of the month.

Location

The Gladstone Jiu Jitsu dojo is located in downtown Ottawa at:

  • 2nd Floor
  • 340 Gladstone Ave (between Bank and O'Connor)
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
  • K2P 0Y8

The dojo is shared with Ly's Taekwon-Do dojang (you can see their large sign).

Here's a map of the area (from Google Maps - click and move to pan the map or use the controls), and some directions for those coming from out of town.

Directions (from Kingston, Peterborough or Toronto)

Take the 417 East to Kent Street exit. Continue on Kent St under the bridge. Turn right on Gladstone Ave (4 blocks). The dojo is on the right just after Bank Street (you'll see the large Ly's Taekwon-Do sign). Parking is either on the street (metered and non-metered spaces) or in the parking lot just before the club.