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Shihan Ronald Forrester
The Passing of a Canadian Martial Arts Legend

The members of the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Council are deeply saddened by the passing of our Headmaster, Shihan Ronald W. Forrester. Shihan Forrester was the Founder and Chief Instructor of both the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Association and the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Council. The martial arts community worldwide mourns his loss. He was a friend and mentor to all. We extend our sincerest sympathy to his family.

The funeral will be held on Monday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 4072 New Street in Burlington, Ontario.

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Shihan Ronald Forrester
1927  - 2013

We wish to thank all members of the Canadian Jiu Jitsu family for the
beautiful floral arrangements as well as the many expressions of sympathy
both in person and on line.

It was very heart warming to see so many of you at the memorial mass and
reception in celebration of his life. He would have been honoured.

Your kindness and support was much appreciated at this very sad time. He
will be greatly missed.

Thank you for all.

From the family

MISSION STATEMENT

The Canadian Jiujitsu Council received status as a non-profit educational Martial Arts organization under the Canadian Province of Ontario Charter. The CJC is administered by a volunteer group of senior Black Belts whose objective is to guide and assist the growth of Jiujitsu in a friendly, healthy environment and to help more people get more benefits, knowledge and pleasure from the Martial Art and Science of Jiujitsu. To work to ensure Jiujitsu remains a vital and progressive Martial Art by regularly organizing educationalseminars.

1. As a registered member of the Canadian Jiujitsu Council and a member of a CJC Registered Club, Liability and sport accident insurance is available at no extra cost.
2. The traditional Oriental Kyu-Dan Ranking System is a structured system used to measure skills, knowledge and progress in manageable steps. The CJC maintains a register of certified Black Belt holders in Canada.
3. The Canadian Jiujitsu Council Instructors, through the application of nationally recognized coaching theory, attain the skills required to teach Martial Arts for the new millennium.
4. Members are kept informed of current and upcoming events by regional directors and regularly published newsletters.