12th Annual Kenshokan Iaido Koryu Seminar

All Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu practitioners are invited to this two-day seminar focused on MJER Iaido. Each of the last eleven seminars was a great success. We want to do it all again in order to offer iaidoka intensive training with some of the top Canadian instructors in our koryu.

For the first time, we will have FOUR 7th DAN INSTRUCTORS!: Goyo Ohmi-sensei (Kyoshi, 7D), Kim Taylor-sensei (Renshi, 7D), Carole Galligan-sensei (Renshi, 7D), and Eric Tribe-sensei (Renshi, 7D).

Please see details, below, and keep checking back to this page for updates as we draw closer to the event!

DETAILS:
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23:	The Village on Argyle (gymnasium) 780 Argyle St., Peterborough, ON K9H 5S9 9:00-5:00

What:	Full day practices in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu

Instructors:	Goyo Ohmi-sensei (kyoshi, 7th dan) Kim Taylor-sensei (renshi, 7th dan) Carole Galligan-sensei (renshi, 7th dan) Eric Tribe-sensei (renshi, 7th dan)

Cost:	$45 each day OR $90 for both days.

Registration:	Registration will be done using a Google Form. Click HERE for registration.

ZOOM INFO	Topic: Kenshokan MJER Koryu Seminar 2023 Time: Oct 21 & 22, 2023 9:00-5:00 (Toronto Time) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: TBA Passcode: TBA *For those joining on Zoom, suggested donation = $10 per day

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS:
Map of Downtown Peterborough	https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=212810921059679389396.0004c7bda777fa128547e&msa=0&ll=44.306392,-78.317306&spn=0.007985,0.013711

Directions from Toronto/401	https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=212810921059679389396.0004e5fa4ea3c71186cbb&msa=0&ll=44.313286,-78.31604&spn=0.063871,0.109692

Directions from Ottawa	https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=212810921059679389396.0004e5fd8b0ce4c0569c1&msa=0
OTHER EVENTS:
Iaido Meet-Up: A gathering for any participants coming to Peterborough on Friday, October 20th. Details TBA Seminar Dinner: Dinner for seminar participants on Saturday, October 21st at the One Eyed Jack's (https://peterboroughoneeyedjackpub.com) 116 Lansdowne St. E. Peterborough, ON Seating will be at 6:00 pm Menu can be found on the website.

Accommodations:
There are several hotels, motels, Air B'n'Bs and bed & breakfasts in Peterborough. Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn Hotel next to the restaurant for Saturday's dinner 84 Lansdowne St. E. Peterborough, ON K9J 7N9 Peterborough Inn and Suites: A downtown hotel 312 George Street North Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3H2 http://www.peterboroughinn.com/ Holiday Inn Downtown, n the Otonabee River 150 George Street North Peterborough, ON K9J 3G5 http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/peterborough/ypqca/hoteldetail/hotel-room-rates Motel 6 Cheaper accommodations on the south-east end of the city. 133 Lansdowne Street East Peterborough ON K9J 7P7 http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=5708 Comfort Inn A hotel towards the south-west end of the city 1209 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2 http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-hotel-cn159?promo=gglocalca
Other places of interest:
There are many great restaurants and pubs and other sites to visit. Here are several: Downtown food and drink: St. Veronus Belgian Beer Temple: http://www.stveronus.com/ The Ashburnham Ale House (across the river): http://ashburnhamalehouse.ca The Publican House Brewery and Restaurant: http://www.publicanhouse.com Matsu Sushi - East City: http://www.matsusushionhunter.com/ Imperial Tandoor Indian Restaurant: http://www.imperialtandoor.com Cosmic Charlie's: http://www.cosmiccharliescafe.com Hoshi Sushi: http://www.hoshisushi.ca/en/ La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant: http://www.lahaciendamexico.com/ Shafiq's Taste of India: http://www.shafiqstasteofindia.ca/ Smitty's (across from Holiday Inn - great for breakfast): http://www.smittys.ca/ The Favourite Greek: http://favouritegreek.com/greek-restaurant-peterborough.html ...................plus a lot more! *And there are a lot of other things to see and do, as well, if you want to bring the family:* Riverview Park and Zoo: Our beautiful FREE zoo has some great animal displays, including an otter exhibit; fantastic features for kids, including multiple playgrounds, an 80 foot superslide running from the zoo down to the river valley, and a splash park, picnic areas, and Frisbee golf. http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo/Features_and_Attractions.htm Peterborough Lift Locks: This structure, completed in 1904, is the tallest hydraulic lift lock in the world, raising and lowering watercraft 65 feet from one level of the Trent-Severn Waterway to another with no other power, only the brilliant use of gravity and counterbalance! There is a visitors' centre, tours, and cruises. http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/lock21_e.asp Parks, Trails, Music, Theatre, Festivals: There are dozens of kilometres of trails through and around Peterborough for walking, cycling, and rollerblading. In addition, there is the Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary which offers beautiful walking trails, as well as other area trails. Petroglyphs Provincial Park and the Warsaw Caves are also popular attractions. There are also many different clubs, theatres, concerts, and events always offering something in the area. http://thekawarthas.ca/ http://kawarthanow.com/ more to come.......