Lennon was visiting Japan in a private capacity, so the visit to the dojo was not publicized. When he was escorted into the tatami mat dojo, Lennon was eager to try on judo attire. Ono translated.

Happily, Canadian judo also has a large presence in Ottawa. Its base is the Takahashi Dojo. This dojo has played a remarkable role in the development of judo nationwide. Takahashi Dojo’s tatami mats ...

Takahashi Dojo’s tatami mats have produced four Olympic athletes, 18 Canadian champions, and five judokas who have been inducted into the Canadian Judo Hall of Fame. Pierre Trudeau worked up a ...