At the heart of our club, EOKIC extends beyond physical training. Rooted in the timeless principles of Japanese budo, EOKIC is dedicated to the cultivation of discipline, respect, and character, which is shaped and refined through the practice of Kendo and Iaido. Since 2007, the Etobicoke Olympium Kendo / Iaido Club (EOKIC) has hosted annual seminars that bring high-ranking instructors from Japan, giving Canadian practitioners an invaluable opportunity to deepen their knowledge and to elevate their practice under world-class instruction.
To commemorate our 45th anniversary, our club will be hosting Kendo and Iaido seminars on August 15th to 16th.
We are honored to invite two distinguished high-ranking senseis (instructors) from Japan, who will lead the seminars and bring together kendo and iaido practitioners from across Canada.
We invite all Kendo and Iaido practitioners to join us for these celebrations.
Itoh Tomoharu Sensei
Kyoshi Kendo 8-dan
Kyoshi Iaido 8-dan (Muso Shinden Ryu)
Ishii Ryozo Sensei
Renshi Kendo 7-dan
Kendo Seminar & Godokeiko Details:
Date:
Saturday, August 15
Location:
Alton Community Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Lunch Break included)
Lunch:
Optional Bento Box lunch (Regular or Vegetarian) available for purchase - $25/each. Please order by Tuesday, July 28 via the registration form.
Regular Menu: Salmon with sides (e.g., corn croquette, sweet black beans, egg omelette, squash, Green bean, Burdock root, fish cake, chicken ball, rice, Japanese pickles)
Vegetarian Bento Menu: Vegetable skewer (zucchini, Spanish onion, Oyster mushroom) with sides (e.g., sweet potato, black beans, egg omelette, squash, green bean, burdock root, sweet potato, tofu pocket with sushi rice, steamed rice, japanese pickles)
45th Anniversary Dinner Social with Itoh-sensei & Ishii-sensei:
If you plan to attend the dinner, please complete the registration form to ensure you're included in our final reservation headcount.
El Inka Peruvian Cuisine Burlington
1940 Appleby Line a21, Burlington, ON L7L 0B7
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu | Picture Menu
Register by Friday, July 31:
Iaido Seminar Details:
Date:
Sunday, August 16
Location:
Etobicoke Olympium, South Gym, Ground Floor
590 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto, ON, M9C 3T3
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register by Friday, July 31:
Our events are made possible through the generous support of sponsors & our community. These contributions allow us to sustain and continually enhance our annual seminars and programming.
We welcome those who are interested in supporting our initiatives through donations, or sponsorship/advertising opportunities. In-kind contributions are also appreciated and may be incorporated into event programming or fundraising activities.
With your support, your contribution will help us elevate our 45th anniversary seminar into a remarkable celebration for all attending kendoka across Canada.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact us at events.ekendo@gmail.com.
To learn more about our fundraising efforts, please see our fundraising page.
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity & support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us celebrate 45 years of tradition, community, and dedication.