Iaido.ca
Title
Canadian Iaido Association
Description
The Canadian Iaido Association (CIA) was established in consultation with the All-Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) for the primary purposes of administering dan examinations in Canada in accordance with the standards and methods of the ZNIR and to promote Iaido in Canada. The CIA was accepted as a registered society under the British Columbia Societies Act on March 2, 1993.
To initiate the Canadian Iaido Association, the Chief Director of the ZNIR, Mr. Seigen Esaka, 10th Dan, Hanshi, came to Victoria, B.C. to hold a three-day seminar and direct dan examinations on April 2, 3 and 4, 1993. This seminar, the first CIA function, was hosted by the University of Victoria Kendo Club and was limited to members of the kendo club and Shisui-kai Canada.
Esaka Sensei is a magnificent teacher; the participants were eager and the seminar was a great success. On Sunday, April 4, 1993, about 250 people attended public ceremonies with demonstrations of Iaido by Esaka Sensei and seminar participants. Esaka Sensei formally awarded the Letters of Attorney (above) to Ted Davis Sensei, and eight participants were awarded Shodan from both the ZNIR and CIA.
