Stu and myself were invited to their mid-winter party. It was hosted at the Tanuki restaurant on queen street. For $45, I had prawns, oysters, tuna and salmon sashimi, chicken, steak, dessert and one large beer. Brilliant deal.  I spent the evening discussing techniques and learning strategies.  I learned an interesting kimura grip which was taught at the kodokan.  Be a good mate and don't let your team mate fill up his own beer glass. Such tradition must lead to some epic drinking session.