Canadian Iaido Association
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Victoria Iaidoka in Saanich News
Mark McAllister, 3rd dan ZNIR, was recently featured in an interesting article by the local Saanich newspaper. You can read the article here: “Way of the Sword comes to Prospect Lake”
New Dojo: Shoshinkai Prospect Lake
Mark McAllister (3 Dan, ZNIR) and Stuart Branson (3rd Dan, ZNIR) will be opening a new Dojo on Monday nights from 6PM to 8PM in Prospect Lake, at the Prospect Lake Community Hall, starting September 4, 2017. We look forward to meeting new practitioners!
2017 Certificates have arrived
The ZNIR Dan Certificates for the 2017 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.
Belated Congratulations to Denton Hewgill Sensei!
The CIA is proud to announce that CIA President Denton Hewgill sensei performed at the 24th All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) Hamamatsu Iaido Tournament (第二十四回全日本居合道連盟競技大会) placing in the top 16 in the renshi division, and successfully attained the rank of ZNIR Nanadan (7 Dan) at the recent 24th All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) Hamamatsu Dan […]
2017 CIA Annual Summer Seminar Complete!
The 2017 CIA Summer Seminar is complete, thank you to all who travelled to Victoria.
ZNIR/CIA will be demonstrating at the 2016 VNCS Fair
ZNIR/CIA’s Shoshinkai Victoria will be demonstrating at the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society’s 17th annual Japanese Cultural Fair on October 22, 2016 at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. We will be demonstrating from 1:15 – 1:40, we hope to see you there!
2016 ZNIR Certificates have arrived
The ZNIR Dan Certificates for the 2016 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.
Congratulations to 2016 Shinsa Jyushinsha
Congratulations to everyone who tested at the 2016 CIA Summer Seminar Dan exam, everyone passed!
2016 CIA Annual Summer Seminar Complete
The 2016 CIA Summer Seminar is complete, thank you to all who travelled to Victoria.
VNCS Cultural Fair Demonstration
The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society (VNCS) held their annual cultural fair Saturday, October 24, 2015, and Shoshinkai Victoria was there to demonstrate. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and it was great to demonstrate our passion for Iai in front of the community. We look forward to future demonstrations with the VNCS.