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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.

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Mr. Takeji Itoh Awarded the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class and Second Class

The Canadian Iaido Association is proud to announce that Mr. Takeji Itoh has been awarded its highest honour, the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class and Second Class. Both the ZNIR and the CIA recognize Mr. Itoh for his unwavering dedication and selfless service in support of our non-profit mission. Over the past 26 years, he […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Dr. Denton Hewgill Awarded the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class and Second Class

The Canadian Iaido Association is proud to announce that Dr. Denton Hewgill has been recognized as a recipient of its highest honour, the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class and Second Class. The ZNIR and the CIA recognize President Dr. Hewgill for his unwavering dedication and exceptional selfless service. Over the past 36 years, he has […]

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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.

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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!

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2020 Summer Seminar Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The 2020 Canadian Iaido Summer Seminar has been cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic.

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Dr. Ted Davis Awarded Posthumously the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class

The Canadian Iaido Association is proud to announce that Dr. Ted Davis has been recognized posthumously as the recipient of its highest honour, the Distinguished Contribution Order First Class. The ZNIR and the CIA proudly honour Dr. Ted Davis, the esteemed founder and inaugural President of the Canadian Iaido Association, for his unwavering dedication and […]

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Creation of the CIA Honour System

The Canadian Iaido Association is pleased to announce the establishment of its Honour System. This initiative was co-founded by Mr. Kato Haruo, Vice-President of ZNIR and President of the ZNIR Kantō Region Federation, in collaboration with Dr. Denton Hewgill, President of the CIA. The Honour System was officially launched on May 1, 2020, in alignment […]

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