Canadian Iaido Association
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1st Shoshinkai Gasshuku 第一回初心会合宿 Complete!
The first Shoshinkai December 2017 Gasshuku – Thanks to all who attended, please remember what we went over and write down/practice the techniques. Everyone worked hard, and afterwards we had a great dinner. We look forward to future Gasshukus!
Shoshinkai Victoria demonstration at VNCS 2017 Cultural Fair Complete
The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society (VNCS) held their annual cultural fair Saturday, October 21, 2017, and Shoshinkai Victoria once again had the pleasure to demonstrate Iaido.
Congratulations to Chris Tooley Sensei
The CIA is proud to announce that CIA Secretary Treasurer Chris Tooley sensei performed at the 25th All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) Hamamatsu Iaido Tournament (第二十五回全日本居合道連盟競技大会) placing in the top 16 in the rokudan (6 Dan) division, and successfully attained the rank of ZNIR Renshi at the recent 25th All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) Hamamatsu […]
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 […]
Congratulations to 2017 Shinsa Jyushinsha
Congratulations to everyone who tested at the 2017 CIA Summer Seminar Dan exam, everyone passed!
2017 CIA Annual Summer Seminar Complete!
The 2017 CIA Summer Seminar is complete, thank you to all who travelled to Victoria.
2017 Annual Summer Seminar
The 24th annual ZNIR/CIA Summer Iaido Seminar will be held in Victoria, BC, from May 26 to May 28, 2017, at the Lochside School in beautiful Victoria British Columbia.