Canadian Iaido Association
Canadian Iaido Association Posts
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 […]
CIA Organizational Membership Restructuring
In accordance with the Government of British Columbia’s Non-Profit societies act, President Denton Hewgill Sensei and Manager of Finances Chris Tooley Sensei have restructured the organisational membership of the Canadian Iaido Association in order to strengthen our association, and coordinate with the All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR).
New Victoria Dojo: Shoshinkai Quadra
Mark McAllister (3 Dan, ZNIR) and Stuart Branson (3rd Dan, ZNIR) will be moving their Prospect Lake Dojo to Quadra on Monday nights from 6:30PM to ~8:30PM at 3947-B Quadra Street.