Jodo & Iaido Seminar, October 5 to 6, 2025
(Iaito photo above by Swords of Northshire.)
The Rock Kendo and Iaido Club is thrilled to host a Jodo and Iaido Seminar with Alexander Cook Sensei, Ka Muso Kai Calgary, on Sunday, October 5, and Monday, October 6, 2025.
Alexander Cook is a 4th Dan in Iaido and a 5th Dan in Jodo. He has studied Iaido since 2004 with Chris Gilham Sensei and has studied Jodo with Kim Taylor Sensei since 2008.
Participants will be introduced to:
- Jodo
- Iaido (Koryu and Niten Ichi Ryu)
Fee: $50 ($35 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 prior to the first session. Those wishing to pre-register, may send an e-transfer to:
kendoka@therockkendo.com Attire: If you do not have a gi (traditional martial arts uniform), a long-sleeve sweat shirt and sweat pants are recommended.
In addition, if you do not have a gi, please bring a sash or scarf to hold a bokken (wooden sword).
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 The Guv'nor Pub & Eatery, for dinner on the Sunday (October 5) evening, 5:00 p.m., 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:
The Guv'nor Hotel
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
Sponsored by:
We hope you can join us!