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New Dojo: 100 Mile Iaido
Eric Dunning Sensei (5 Dan, ZNIR) will soon be opening a new Dojo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at 100 Mile House in the 100 Mile House Elementary main Gymnasium, starting October 15, 2018. We look forward to meeting new practitioners!
2018 Certificates have Arrived
The ZNIR Dan Certificates for the 2018 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.
Gorge Canada Day Celebration 2018 Demonstration Complete
Every year, the Gorge has a very large and lively Canada Day celebration on July 1st. This year, Shoshinkai Victoria was able to demonstrate Iai to the general public and engage with the public regarding Iaido.
Chris Tooley Sensei appointed Vice President of the Canadian Iaido Association
During the recent 2018 Summer Seminar, Denton Hewgill Sensei announced that Chris Tooley Sensei has been appointed the role of Vice President of the Canadian Iaido Association. This appointment has been officially recognized by the ZNIR Kanto Region President and Overseas Auditor.
New ZNIR Information Page Added
We have added a page to further clarify the relationship between the ZNIR and MJER Seitokai. We hope this page can clear up common misconceptions and provide further clarification for practitioners through an official explanation provided by the ZNIR.
Congratulations to Takeji Itoh Sensei
Takeji Itoh sensei, who has been a strong supporter of the Canadian Iaido Association both in local instruction and as a proponent for the Canadian Iaido Association in Japan, has won the Renshi Iaido competition at the 42nd Hokuriku Eishin Ryu Iaido Taikai.
Congratulations to 2018 Shinsa Jyushinsha!
Congratulations to everyone who tested at the 2018 CIA Summer Seminar Dan exam, everyone passed!
2018 CIA Annual Summer Seminar Complete!
The 2018 CIA Summer Seminar is complete, thank you to all who travelled to Victoria to make this a successful seminar.
New CIA Dojo: 100 Mile Iaido
Eric Dunning (4th Dan, ZNIR) will be starting a new class in 100 Mile House, BC, Monday nights from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at 100 Mile House Elementary. We look forward to meeting new practitioners!
New CIA Silver Lapel Pins
The Canadian Iaido Association is excited to announce that it is introducing a membership only lapel pin. These pins are custom made, silver plated pins with the CIA Mon on the front and “Canadian Iaido Association” text on the rear. These pins will be given out to members of the CIA who pass a CIA-held […]
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