2026 Gasshuku Weekend
August 22-23, 2026
In lieu of a regular seminar with guest sensei, we will hold a two-day training weekend on August 22-23, 2026. This is open to members of Ka Muso Kai Calgary, Ka Muso Kai Saskatoon, Edmonton Iaido Club, Edmonton Jodo Club, and Niten & Kagéryu seminar attendees of years past - as well as interested beginners. Training will be held in at Woodcliff United Church (5010 Spruce Drive SW).
Instructors: Alex Cook sensei (5-dan Jodo, 4-dan Iaido)
Co-Instructors: Rhona-Mae Arca (3-dan Jodo, 3-dan Iaido) & André de Waal (1-dan Jodo, 1-kyu Iaido).
Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
SCHEDULE*
Note: Times are listed in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
* Schedule subject to change without notice. All Edworthy Park sessions are weather dependent (come prepared).
| DATE/TIME | LOWER HALL | EDWORTHY PARK | FREE TRAINING |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 9:00 - 11:00 AM | N/A | Iaido Jodo |
Niten, Kuraidori or Kagéryu |
| August 22, 11:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch @ Outside or Westbrook Mall Food Court | ||
| August 22, 12:30 - 2:30 PM | N/A | Jodo Kagéryu |
Iaido |
| August 22, 2:30 - 3:00 PM | Break | ||
| August 22, 3:00 - 5:00 PM | N/A | Niten Ichi Ryu Jodo |
Iaido |
| August 22, 5:30 PM | Dinner @ Second Dojo | ||
| August 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM | N/A | Jodo | Iaido |
| August 23, 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Iaido | Jodo | |
| August 23, 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Kagéryu Or Niten | Iaido or Jodo | |
| Sep 14, 6:00 PM | Dinner @ Second Dojo | ||
FEES & DONATIONS
There are no training fees for the training weekend. However snacks to share and financial donations are appreciated. Note that everyone is responsible for their own meals.
If sending money: Interac e-Transfer or PayPal to kamusokai@gmail.com.
