Our History

1958

John Hatashita wearing a mizuno judogiJohn 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.
Mizuno Judogi at Hatashita International Hatashita Enterprises is the first importer of Mizuno Sports equipment.

1960

Fuji Tokai Nippon Judogi

Fuji brand is established by Hatashita Enterprises.

1965

Fuji Tokai Nippon Judogi 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

Frank Hatashita at Hatashita Dojo Hatashita dojos expand to over 100 dojos across Canada.

1992

Frank Hatashita at Hatashita Dojo Roman Hatashita represents Canada at the Olympic Games.

1996

Roman Hatashita with Dax Tatami Mats Roman Hatashita purchases Hatashita Enterprises from his uncle, Frank Hatashita.

2005

Hatashita International Name change to Hatashita International to reflect international expansion.

2006

RCMP Training Self Defense and Martial Arts RCMP begins using Hatashita International as mat supplier for defensive tactics.

2007, 2011, 2015, 2023

2019 Canada Winter Games - Red Deer AB

Hatashita International supplies Canada Winter Games with tatami and gis.

2009

Hatashita International Dollamur Canadian Distributor Granted Dollamur distribution for Canada.

2010

Official distributor for Twins Special from Thailand. Official distributor of Twins Special from Thailand.

2015

2019 Canada Winter Games - Red Deer AB Exclusive supplier of all martial arts mats for Toronto Pan Am Games.

2016

Official judogi sponsor of Judo Canada Official judogi sponsor of Judo Canada.
Establish Tatami Fight Gear Canadian distributorship Tatami Fightwear Gear Canadian distributorship established.

2019

new 15,000 sq/ft distribution centre and retail store New 15,000 sq. ft distribution centre and retail store.
new 15,000 sq/ft distribution centre and retail store. Official mat and equipment supplier to Canadian Armed Forces.