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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.
Happy New Year 2021!
Happy New Year 2021! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2020 brought a difficult worldwide pandemic which cancelled all public practice but we know dedicated iaidoka found ways to continue their personal iaido practice. The Canadian Iaido Association will continue to follow all precautions as necessary – we hope to be able to practice again together in a post-pandemic!
2020 Summer Seminar Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2020 Canadian Iaido Summer Seminar has been cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic.
Happy New Year 2020!
Happy New Year 2020! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2019 was a good year for practice and we look forward to similar this year!
Congratulations to Denton Hewgill Sensei and Itoh Takeji Sensei
Congratulations to Denton Hewgill Sensei for being awarded 8th Dan Certification from Musou Jikiden Eishin Ryu Seitokai, and Itoh Takeji Sensei for being awarded Kyoshi Certification, also from Musou Jikiden Eishin Ryu Seitokai.
2019 ZNIR Certificates have arrived
The ZNIR Dan Certificates for the 2019 CIA Summer Dan examination have arrived from the ZNIR in Japan through official channels. After some minor checks, CIA headquarters will be sending them out to your local Senseis, who will then present you your certificate. Once again, congratulations to all who passed!