13th Annual Kenshokan Iaido Koryu Seminar

All Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu practitioners are invited to this seminar focused on MJER Iaido. Each of the last twelve 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.

We will have THREE 7th DAN INSTRUCTORS!: Goyo Ohmi-sensei (Kyoshi, 7D), Kim Taylor-sensei (Renshi, 7D), and Carole Galligan-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, September 21st	The Village on Argyle (gymnasium) 780 Argyle St., Peterborough, ON K9H 5S9 10:00-5:00 (registration and warm-up time 9:00-10:00)

What:	Full day practice in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu

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

Cost:	$40 (Optional lunch and refreshments, + $10)

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


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, September 20th. Location TBA. Seminar Dinner: Dinner for seminar participants on Saturday, September 21st at the Ashburnham Alehouse (https://ashburnhamalehouse.ca/) Seating will be at 6:00 pm. The seminar menu is here: http://www.kenshokan.zendokan.ca/AAH_Large_Party_Menu_2024.pdf As always, for specific dietary needs, allergies, etc., please contact the restaurant directly or talk to a server. After dinner, people are welcome to stay through the evening, or may want to go to another location such as the Publican Brewery, the Porch and Pint, or St. Veronus Belgian Beer Temple for drinks, or to some other location....or even to bed or home!

Accommodations:
There are several hotels, motels, Air B'n'Bs and bed & breakfasts in Peterborough. Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn A hotel on the south end of town close to the highway 84 Lansdowne St. E. Peterborough, ON K9J 7N9 Website: CLICK HERE Peterborough Inn and Suites: A downtown hotel close to the venue 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 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/peterborough/ypqca/hoteldetail Motel 6 Cheaper accommodations on the south-east end of the city. 133 Lansdowne Street East Peterborough ON K9J 7P7 Website: Click HERE Comfort Inn A hotel towards the south-west end of the city 1209 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2 https://www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/ontario/peterborough/comfort-inn-hotels/cn159
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:* The Newly Re-located CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM: "For more than 25 years, The Canadian Canoe Museum has stewarded the world’s largest and most significant collection of canoes, kayaks, and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories have a pivotal role to play in understanding our past and our collective future. As part of our responsibility for this one-of-a-kind collection, we have built it a new home along the water’s edge at 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON." https://canoemuseum.ca/ 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. https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/index.aspx 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. https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=486 https://thekawarthas.ca/businesses/peterborough-lift-lock/ 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/ https://kawarthanow.com/events/ more to come.......