Mr. Tong and Tokumeikan have run numerous workshops and demonstrations. Here are some of the organizations we have worked with in the past and the things they had to say about us and our programs. Click on their title link to read more about them.
Rapier Wit Stage Combat School
Rapier Wit Seminar
“We found the workshop simply fantastic. The amount of material we were able to cover was incredible, especially considering the diversity of the group’s past experience. It was clear that it was thanks to your generosity of spirit, clarity in explanation, and patience as a teacher that the seminar was such a success. We definitely want you to return to work with Rapier Wit again. Once again I wish to thank you personally for such a rewarding experience.”
Daniel Levinson
President
Rapier Wit
Mixed Martial Arts Expo 2006
“Each year we strive to include traditional martial arts seminars in the Mixed Martial Arts Expo program and it is always a pleasure to have Sensei Tong’s Japanese swordsmanship as part of the curriculum. Sensei Tong can be counted on to deliver insightful and compelling seminars and each year participants rave about the opportunity to experience this unique martial art.”
Gerald (Jerry) Chopik
President
Mixed Martial Arts Expo
Anime North 2009
“Douglas Tong’s demonstration and workshops were a big hit with our convention attendees, and were a welcome addition to Anime North.”
Donald Simmons
Head of Operations
Anime North
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Road To Asia 2006 Demonstration
“The cooperation and contribution of organizations such as Tokumeikan, are an essential part of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) and Road to Asia Festival martial arts demonstrations. Their support is part of the strength of the relationships that are developed through the JCCC’s motto of ‘Friendship through Culture.’”
Christine Takasaki
Cultural Events and Volunteer Coordinator
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
“Thank you for participating in Northern Anime Festival as a presenter. It is the devotion from guests such as you that help create successful events such as Northern Anime Festival. Your participation in showing Japanese sword techniques helped aid Northern Anime Festival in achieving its goal to present to our community Japanese Culture and Arts, this we are grateful to have had you at our event.”
Mark W. Hamilton
Organizing Committee
Northern Anime Festival
Finally, we are always looking to forge new partnerships with parties who have an interest in Japanese swords and swordplay.