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Guelph Seminar 2019
The CKF International Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar will be held over the May long weekend in Guelph. Pre-registration for this event is open until May 1. See here to register and for further details. There will be a jodo grading for ikkyu through yondan inclusive in...
Spring and summer Exams / Examens de printemps et d’été
Spring and summer grading registration is open, please check the dates below. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the grading application form for you. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute. If you...
North American Partnership Iaido Seminar
The North American Partnership Iaido Seminar and Grading will be held November 30 - December 2 at Etobicoke Olympium. For more information, see here.
Winter Exams / Examens d’hiver
Winter grading registration is open, please check the dates below. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the grading application form for you. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute. If you have...
Fredericton Iaido and Jodo Seminar
There will be a iaido and jodo seminar held in Fredericton September 29-30. See the registration form for more details. There will be a jodo grading for ikkyu and shodan on the 30th.
Spring Exams / Examens de printemps
Spring grading registration is open, please check the dates below. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the grading application form for you. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute. If you have...
Calgary Iaido and Jodo Seminar
There will be a iaido and jodo seminar held in Calgary August 18-19. See the official invitation letter and the registration website. There will be gradings for both jodo (written exam posted) and iaido on the 18th.
Summer Exams / Examens d’été
Summer grading registration is open, please check the dates below. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the grading application form for you. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute. If you have...
Calgary Iaido and Jodo Seminar
There will be a iaido and jodo seminar held in Calgary August 18-19. See the official invitation letter and the registration website. There will be gradings for both jodo and iaido on the 18th.
Guelph Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar
The 28th annual Guelph Seminar will be held May 19-21, and includes a jodo grading. Details of the grading are here. Details of the seminar are here.
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