The 2009 Calgary Summer Seminar with Yamamoto Shyotaro, Colin Watkin, and Kim Taylor

Calgary, Alberta.
August 6,7,8,9 Niten Ichiryu and Jodo with Colin Watkin, Menkyo, and Kim Taylor.

August 13, 14, 15 Iaido with Yamamoto, Shyotaro sensei, 7th dan, All Japan Kendo Federation and Kim Taylor, 7th dan, Canadian Kendo Federation.
Imai Soke Judai demonstrating Chudan Kamae

The HyoHo Niten Ichiryu (two heavens as one school) was developed by Miyamoto Musashi, author of the "Book of Five Rings" (Go Rin no Sho) and one of Japan's most famous swordsmen. The school dates from the early 1600s and its most distinctive feature is its concurrent use of both the long and short swords. The current headmaster of the school is Toshio Iwami Juichidai (11th headmaster). http://www.hyoho.com/inuag.html

Jodo will be taught by Kim Taylor (renshi nanadan iaido, godan jodo) who sits on the CKF national grading panel for both arts. Jodo is the art of the short staff and Taylor will be introducing the ZNKR seitei jo set to students at the seminar. 

Location for Training: St. Matthew's United Church, 2039 26A ST SW Calgary, AB (Note: Enter through the Glass Doors on 26A Street)

Go to the Seminar Registration Form


Iwami soke and Imai soke

SEMINAR TIMETABLE:

Thursday August 6
 6 pm - 9 pm Niten Ichiryu
Friday August 7
 6 pm - 9 pm Niten Ichiryu
Saturday August 8
 8 am - noon Jodo

1 pm - 7 pm
 Niten Ichiryu
Sunday August 9 8 am - noon Jodo

1 pm - 7 pm Niten Ichiryu
Note: There will be Iaido or Jodo training (based on interest) outside on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
BBQ Dinner: Saturday August 15, 7-11. Location 89 Winchester Cr. SW Calgary, Alberta



The Iaido seminar is as follows
Thursday August 13
 6 pm - 9 pm
Friday August 14
 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday August 15
 8 am - noon

1 pm - 7 pm
Iaido will be taught by Yamamoto Shyotaro, 7th dan Kyoshi, All Japan Kendo Federation.



Accommodation:
University of Calgary: http://www.ucalgary.ca/residence/guestaccommodation/
 
Google search: type in 'Calgary Hotel Village'. Lots of choices near the university.
 
*The Calgary Iaido Club will provide free shuttling to and from training on each training day only IF you are staying at the University of Calgary or a hotel at the Hotel Village area.
 
Travel from the Airport to Calgary city area:
Calgary International Airport: http://www.calgaryairport.com/document.cfm?Dept=Internet&DID=1740
 

FORM AND FEES TO: Alex Cook at 652 Coach Grove Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 1C6
For more information contact Alex Cook alexander.c.cook@gmail.com

Seminar Registration Form

Sei Do Kai Iaido Homepage Equipment Supplies for the Seminar
 Canadian Kendo Federation Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences

Last modified July 10, 2009 by Kim Taylor