Ka Muso Kai

5^th Annual Summer Seminar

August 12^th to 14^th, 2011

The Ka Muso Kai (formerly Calgary Iaido Club) is happy to present its 5^th Annual Summer Seminar.  The seminar will offer Jodo and Iaido taught by Kim Taylor Sensei.

Participants are welcome to register in any or all of the sessions.  Registration forms can be found at the link below, and when filled out can be sent, along with payment (made out to the Calgary Iaido Club), to Chris Gilham at:
 9 Coachway Green SW, Calgary, Alberta. T3H 1V9

If you have any inquiries feel free to e-mail either alexander.c.cook@gmail.com or cmgilham@telus.net

Registration Form

Seminar Details

Schedule:

Location:

All training sessions will be held at the Ka Muso Kai Dojo, at St. Matthews United Church, 2039 26A ST SW Calgary, AB (Note: Please enter through the Glass Doors on 26A Street).

Accommodation:

University of Calgary: http://www.ucalgary.ca/residence/guestaccommodation/

Google search: type in 'Calgary Hotel Village'. Lots of choices near the university.

Note: The Ka Muso Kai will provide free shuttling to and from training on each training day only IF you are staying at the University of Calgary or a hotel at the Hotel Village area.

Travel from the Airport to Calgary city area:

Calgary International Airport: http://www.calgaryairport.com/document.cfm?Dept=Internet&DID=1740

Equipment:

The Ka Muso Kai does have some equipment available for participants to borrow throughout the seminar.  Please note that this equipment is limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.  If you are interested in purchasing your own equipment we recommend: http://sdksupplies.netfirms.com/

Prices:

One Session:           $30.00

 All Sessions:             $120.00

Sensei:

Taylor Sensei: Kim Taylor is the Chief Instructor at the Sei Do Kai dojo in Guelph Ontario. He holds a seventh dan in Iaido and a fifth dan in Jodo. Taylor Sensei has played an active role in the traditional Japanese martial arts in Canada and has visited us since 2008.

Martial Arts Offered:

Iaido

Equipment Needed: One Saya Bokuto or Iaito

Iaido (way of the sword) is a traditional sword art. It is a non-combative art that involves solo kata using either a wooden or metal sword.

Iaido video

Jodo

Equipment Needed: One Bokuto and one Jo

Jodo (way of the staff) is a traditional short staff art. It is a combative art that involves paired kata; one side with sword, and the other with staff.

Jodo video