Upcoming events
Tokushikai Ottawa Fall Trial Program Starts
Join our 3rd Trial Program Cohort in exploring 10 Years of Experiences in 10 Sessions
Held on Fridays 6-7 PM, with topics including:
Basic drills and techniques
Intense physical activities
Slower contemplative movements
Martial theories and concepts
Tournaments
Examinations
Tokushikai Ottawa - Intro to Iaido Workshop
Join us for our semi-annual Free Introduction to Iaido 居合道 workshop in Barrhaven!
Sign-up for our wait list and be notified of when the registration form will be open
We will hold two sessions. One at 9 AM, and the other at 10 AM.
CKF Kyu/Dan Exam (TENTATIVE)
The Canadian Kendo Federation, Eastern Region Iaido Summer exams starting at 1-Kyu will be held in Ottawa, ON.
Final date yet to be determined. Max rank and timing to be announced.
Tokushikai Canada - Koryu Gasshuku
Tokushikai Canada’s first koryu summer camp with a focus on Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Saturday @ the Ottawa Christian School, 255 Tartan Drive (Barrhaven)
Sunday @ the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive (Confederation Heights)
Tokushikai Ottawa Iaido Seminar
Tokushikai Ottawa: Spring Iaido Seminar
The first full-day event focused on the Tokushikai “Iceberg” model, and how to apply it in Iaido practice.
Tentative Schedule
Morning - Introduction to the Iceberg Model; ZNKR Kata 1-6; Kyu-Exam
Afternoon - ZNKR Kata 7-12; Taikai
Tokushikai Ottawa Kyu Exam
Rank examinations are an important part of the martial arts practice. The experience of being evaluated and tested by a senior panel of practitioners act as milestones to strive towards, as well as a forcing function for prioritizing your training time.
Tokushikai ranks go from 6th Kyu (lowest) to 2nd Kyu (highest) and are graded based on the student’s ability to perform correct reiho (etiquette) and technique. Eligibility for challenging the first national grade of 1-Kyu requires achieving 2-Kyu at Tokushikai.
Requirements to challenge each rank as follows:
6-Kyu to 4-Kyu - Reiho and ZNKR #1 Mae; Bokuto; No uniform
3-Kyu - Reiho and ZNKR #1-5; Bokuto; Uniform
2-Kyu - Reiho and ZNKR #1-5; Iaito; Uniform
A short, open-book written test will be required based on the ZNKR Seitei Manual
Tokushikai Toronto Introductory Workshop
In this 60-minute introductory workshop, we'll introduce prospective students to the:
Origin of Iaido and its lineage to modern day
Styles of Iaido practiced at Tokushikai Canada, an affiliate of Tokushikai Iaido Dojo in Tokyo, Japan
Community of practitioners from local to international
Core components and kata (solo forms)
Registration is now OPEN. Minimum age 16
Ottawa Iaido Seminar with Stephen Cruise Sensei
Details
The Ottawa region dojos are pleased to welcome Stephen Cruise Sensei (Kyoshi 7-Dan) to host a two day Iaido seminar.
Saturday, May 14 from 09:00-16:00
Takahashi Dojo (Hintonburg)
Street parking is available on Melrose, Wellington, and Fairmont
Fee $10 e-transfer to: e.chart@sympatico.ca
Bring your own lunch, or be prepared to walk out to nearby restaurants
Saturday Dinner
Dinner will be at Sapporo Sushi at 1671 Carling Avenue at 7:00 PM. Please let us know if you’ll be joining when signing into the seminar.
Sunday, May 15 from 09:00-14:15
Rideauview Community Centre (Riverside South)
Onsite parking is available at the community centre
Fee $10 e-transfer to: admin@tokushikai.ca
There will be a lunch run for prepackaged sushi at the nearby grocery store (reimburse via e-transfer), otherwise, bring your own lunch, or be prepared to drive out to nearby restaurants.
Tentative Schedule
SATURDAY 14th
08:45 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 12:00 SEMINAR (3 hr)
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch (45 min)
12:45 – 16:00 SEMINAR (3 hr)
17:00 – Finish Dinner
SUNDAY 15th
08:45 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 12:00 SEMINAR (3 hr)
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch (45 min)
12:45 – 14:15 SEMINAR (1.5 hr)
14:15 – Finish TBD Meeting
What to Bring
Please come dressed ready to practice, if possible. It may be necessary to change in the dojo if changerooms are closed. Beginners can come in workout clothes and knee pads. Experienced members should wear keiko-gi & hakama.
Bring your own water bottle (the community centre has a refill station) and dry snacks (no sugary drinks or foods)
Bring your own equipment; extra bokuto will be available for beginners
Rideauview Community Centre
Please let us know during morning registration whether you would like a bento
Tokushikai Ottawa - Intro to Iaido Taikai
The goal of this session is to introduce competition to junior practitioners -- both competing and judging. We held one in the fall last year.
We'll be going over the logistics of competition, judging points, and procedures and guidelines for participants, staff, and judges. I'd like to continue organizing a few more sessions like this before hosting an actual Taikai in the not too distant future.