IAIDO AND IAIJUTSU SEMINAR

DESCRIPTION
Toronto Aikikai is pleased to announce a seminar on Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship including classes with a focus on Iaido and Iaijutsu. Featuring Malcolm “Tiki” Shewan, the founder and co-technical director of the European Federation of Iai. As well as practical application classes, Tiki will give a lecture on the history of Japanese sword making and metallurgy.

INSTRUCTORS
Malcom "Tiki" Shewan, 6th Dan Shihandai

DATE
October 24-26, 2025

SCHEDULE
Friday 10/24/2025
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Lecture on history of swordmaking

Saturday 10/25/2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Iaijutsu
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lunch (included in seminar fee)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Iaido

Sunday 10/26/2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Iaido
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Iaijutsu

LOCATION
Toronto Aikikai
58 Ritchie Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M6R 2J9

INFORMATION
https://ryushinshouchiryu.ca/seminarF.htm

ORGANIZER
Joel Posluns
81 Euclid Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA, M6J 2J8
https://ryushinshouchiryu.ca/
+1 (604) 785-8730

COST
$170 CDN - Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
$125 CDN - Friday, Saturday.
$65 CDN - Friday, Sunday.

NOTES
A Bento box lunch is included on Saturday.
The meal choice is made on the form on the registration page.
The seminar will be capped at 25 participants.
Please bring a Iaito or bokken with a saya.
No Shinken (live blades) allowed.