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One the weekend of Aug 26 & 27 we had the privilege to participate in the 2023 CKF Iaido Instructors Seminar, led by Atsumi Hatakenaka Sensei, Hanshi 8th Dan (Hatakenaka Sensei is a Delegate from the AJKF). The 2-day seminar was hosted by Etobicoke Kendo & Iaido Club, ON (Thank you Stephen Cruise Sensei! ) with the support of the Canadian Kendo Federation.


It was a great opportunity to improve our iai and to understand how to better coach every detail of the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iai series. We also had the opportunity to practice how to properly shinpan a iaido taikai. Our sincere gratitude to Patrick Suen Sensei for organizing this event, a wonderful opportunity for the growth of iaido in Canada


In a few weeks our dear Natasha Fracassi will be starting a new adventure, continuing her studies and of course her Kendo journey in BC. We want to take this opportunity to congratulate her for making the 1st cut of top-10 players for the Team Canada selection. We will miss your indomitable spirit and your diligence in training Natasha


CNKC 2023 - The clash of bamboo swords, the swift footwork, and the indomitable spirit of kendoka filled the air at this year's 2023 Canadian National Kendo Championships. Held in Markham, ON from August 12 to August 13 for the first time since 2017, it was a chance for competitors from all across Canada to come together and compete.


Shidokan sent a large contingent of 10 players to compete in individual and team divisions in the Senior, Junior and provincial categories. Everybody gave it their all, and we're proud of the competitive spirit everyone displayed. Thank you to Junko Ariyama Sensei, Maxime Sensei and Veronique Sensei for their efforts in organizing and coaching the provincial teams. A big thank you to the organizers and volunteers of this event, and congratulations to all participants on their great show of fighting spirit.


Gabriel Schor Sensei (silver with Team QC - Provincial Teams division)


Natasha Fracassi (bronze with Team QC & fighting spirit award in the Women's Team division)


Alex Datsenko (bronze with Team QC's Junior Provincial Team & fighting spirit award)

Our sincere gratitude to Ed Chart Sensei, Miki Chart Sensei, Kristy LaPorte & Branden from Ottawa, ON for paying us a visit.

On this opportunity we were luck to be coached by Chart Sensei and Miki Sensei in our iaido training. For Kendo Kristy and Branden joined us for shiai practice

On June 17th, Shidokan hosted an official Canadian Federation Kendo grading. Many participants from 1st kyu to 4th dan attended to challenge their respective new rank.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and for those who achieved their new rank!

On June 15th we received a visit from Steve Harris all the way from Halifax, NS. Thank you Steve, come back any time!

We take this opportunity to bid farewell to our dear Francis Pétrin who will start a new life adventure in Japan. Francis has been a valued member of our dojo for almost 10 years.

Also: Thank you Juan Schneider Sensei (from Kitajima dojo) for paying us a visit!

Thank you 민형기 Min Hyung-Ki Sensei (from Seoul, Korea) for paying us a visit!

We would like to congratulate Gabriel Schor Sensei For bringing back some bling bling bronze medal in the 5dan+ Category at the 2023 Garden State Kendo Tournament! (May 20 2023 - Palisades Park, NJ) おめでとう!

Shidokan kicks off the new Spring/Summer session welcoming new members and getting ready for the gruelling training ahead.

On May 6th, with the support of the Canadian Kendo Federation, we hosted a Kendo Referee (shinpan) Seminar, open to all Kendoka in the region. Our gratitude to Hyun-June Choi Sensei, 7th dan Kyoshi and Mathew Raymond Sensei 7th dan Kyoshi for leading the Seminar.

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The Montreal Kendo Club (MKC) is a non-profit organization that promotes the martial art of kendo, the Japanese art of the sword. Through its courses and practices, MKC members learn and share this challenging discipline.

Created by Kiyoshi Ono Sensei in 1956, the Montreal Kendo Club is the oldest active club in Quebec. Our members range from all ages and levels of experience, from 6 to over 60 years old, from kyu to 7th dan. We offer beginners class to advanced training. We also have a class dedicated to our very young members (age 5 to 12).