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2024 Canadian Iaido Association Seminar
We are pleased to announce the 28th ZNIR/CIA Iaido Seminar will be held in Victoria, BC, from October 25 to 27, 2024, at the Lochside School Gymnasium in Victoria British Columbia.
Happy New Year 2024!
Happy New Year 2024! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2023 was a year we were able to finally return to a seminar in Canada, and we thank everyone for attending, both new faces and returning. The Canadian Iaido Association will continue to follow all precautions as necessary, and we look forward to a bright future! Keep practicing diligently.
Congratulations to the 2023 Shinsa Juushinsha!
Congratulations to everyone who tested at the 2023 CIA Seminar Dan exam, everyone passed!
2023 CIA Seminar Complete!
The 2023 CIA Seminar is complete, thank you to all who travelled to Victoria to make this a successful seminar.
2023 Canadian Iaido Association Seminar
We are pleased to announce, after a long hiatus, the 27th ZNIR/CIA Iaido Seminar will be held in Victoria, BC, from November 17 to 19, 2023, at the Lochside School in Victoria British Columbia.
Happy New Year 2023!
Happy New Year 2023! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2022 was a year we were able to practice more frequently since the pandemic started. Things are starting to look up! The Canadian Iaido Association will continue to follow all precautions as necessary; hopefully we have some good news for a seminar this year, and we look forward to reconnecting […]
2022 Summer Seminar Cancelled due to Continued Pandemic Response
After a short discussion, we have decided to cancel the 2022 Canadian Iaido Association Summer Seminar due to the ongoing issues with respect to the pandemic.
Kato Haruo Sensei, 1931 – 2022
It is with a heavy heart we regret to inform that Kato Haruo Sensei has passed away in the morning of April 21, 2022 at the age of 91. Kato Sensei was a pillar of the Canadian Iaido Association, personally attending numerous summer seminars and offering his considerable support and knowledge in Canada and Japan.
Happy New Year 2022!
Happy New Year 2022! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2021 was a year for low-key maintenance! We hope everyone had a chance to practice whether in isolation or in well-ventilated and masked locations. With a new wave of the pandemic in swing locally, the Canadian Iaido Association will continue to follow all precautions as necessary – once again, we […]
2021 Summer Seminar Cancelled due to continuing pandemic
After a short discussion, we have decided to cancel the 2021 Canadian Iaido Association Summer Seminar due to the continuing pandemic.