1958
John Hatashita (6th dan) trains in Japan under legendary judo masters. While there, he begins exporting judogi to his brother Frank Hatashita (8th dan). Frank establishes Hatashita Enterprises.Our History
John Hatashita (6th dan) trains in Japan under legendary judo masters. While there, he begins exporting judogi to his brother Frank Hatashita (8th dan). Frank establishes Hatashita Enterprises.
Hatashita Enterprises is the first importer of Mizuno Sports equipment.1960
Fuji brand is established by Hatashita Enterprises.
1965
Frank Hatashita expands his Toronto dojo to offer karate, jiu jitsu and kendo. The dojo becomes the preeminent Canadian training ground for future sensei.1968-1975
Hatashita dojos expand to over 100 dojos across Canada.1992
Roman Hatashita represents Canada at the Olympic Games.
1996
Roman Hatashita purchases Hatashita Enterprises from his uncle, Frank Hatashita.2005
Name change to Hatashita International to reflect international expansion.2006
RCMP begins using Hatashita International as mat supplier for defensive tactics.2007, 2011, 2015, 2023
Hatashita International supplies Canada Winter Games with tatami and gis.
2009
Granted Dollamur distribution for Canada.2010
Official distributor of Twins Special from Thailand.
2015
Exclusive supplier of all martial arts mats for Toronto Pan Am Games.2016
Official judogi sponsor of Judo Canada.
Tatami Fightwear Gear Canadian distributorship established.2019
New 15,000 sq. ft distribution centre and retail store.
Official mat and equipment supplier to Canadian Armed Forces.