Canadian Iaido Association Posts
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!
2018 Annual Summer Seminar
The 25th annual ZNIR/CIA Summer Iaido Seminar will be held in Victoria, BC, from May 25 to May 27, 2018, at the Lochside School in beautiful Victoria British Columbia.
Happy New Year 2018!
Happy New Year 2018! 明けましておめでとうございます! 2017 was an interesting and productive year. We had an excellent summer seminar and a very productive gasshuku. We look forward to all that 2018 brings!
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 […]