Jodo Seminar, September 7, 2025
(Iaito photo above by Swords of Northshire.)
The Rock Kendo and Iaido Club is excited to host a Jodo Seminar with Maya Wilson Sensei on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Maya Wilson is 5th Dan in Jodo, and 3rd Dan in ZNKR Iaido; she began
training in both arts in 2010 under Kim Taylor Sensei, and presently
continues her training with Dave Green Sensei in Ottawa, Ontario. In
addition to regular practice of Jodo and Iaido, Maya has experience in
other Budo arts including Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu and Kendo, and since 2019
has held the position of Vice President of
Jodo Canada.
Fee: $30 ($20 for students)
Who May Attend: All are welcome however children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other legal guardian, and those under the age of 19 must have a parent or other legal guardian available at registration.
Prerequistes: No prequisite physical or martial arts training is required.
Registration: Registration will take place at the beginning of the
session. Those wishing to pre-register, may send an e-transfer to:
Attire: If you do not have a gi (traditional martial arts uniform), a long-sleeve sweat shirt and sweat pants are recommended.
Street shoes are not permitted in the dojo (practice area), so it is recommended that attendees have sandals or socks to enter the gym.
Once inside, practice is usually performed with bare feet.
Equipment: If you have a bokken (wooden sword) and/or a jo (wooden staff) please bring them/it with you.
(We have wooden weapons to share on a "first come, first serve" basis.)
Masking: Masking is recommended but not mandatory.
Schedule:
Location: We would like to thank St. Andrew's Elementary School, 141 University Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1Z4, for providing us with the venue. (Please use the side entrance.)
Dinner: Our plan is to book the Guv'nor Pub & Eatery, 389 Elizabeth Avenue St. John's NL, A1B 1V1
Please contact Tom if you wish to be included in the dinner reservation.
Hotels: Accommodations near the seminar include:
389 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John's NL
A1B 1V1
1-800-961-0092
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre
180 Portugal Cove Road
St. Johns, NL
A1B 2N2
1-877-660-8550i
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