Instructors

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Calgary: Chris Gilham

4th dan (black belt level) Iaido, ikkyu Jodo
Goju ryu Karate with Conroy Copeland sensei: 1993 - 1996
Iaido with Yamamoto, Shotaro sensei: 1996 - 2000
Iaido with the Canadian Kendo Federation, Kim Taylor sensei: 2001 - present
Jodo with Kim Taylor sensei: 2008 - present

Chris has a Master of Arts in Education and works as an educator.

  

A chinese lion statueSaskatoon: Colin Pitman

3rd dan Iaido
Wa Do Kai Karate with the UofC karate Club: 1992 - 2002
Iaido with Chris Gilham: 2004 - present
Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu with Colin Watkin, Menkyo: 2005 - present
Judo with Ishi Yama Judo Club: 2007 - 2008
Judo with Ewan Beaton: 2008 - Present


Colin is an engineering student at the University of Saskatoon.

A chinese lion statueCalgary: Alexander Cook

 

3rd dan Iaido, 1st dan Jodo (2nd dan pending)
Iaido with Chris Gilham: 2004 - Present
Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu with Colin Watkin, Menkyo: 2005 - Present
Jodo with Kim Taylor sensei: 2008 - Present


Alexander has a B.Sc in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Environmental Engineering, and a M.Eng in Civil Engineering with a Specialization in Project Management. He also has an MBA.

Alexander works as an engineer.



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