Seishin Iaido sei = quiet, peaceful, still, calm. Seishin Iaido shin = spirit, mind, character. kai = association. Musashi said to a student "Always have a clear view of all things, from a broad, solid foundation.

Events that differ from the usual Seishin schedule.

2010

  • Wednesday evening, 13 October, VKR Iaido and Jodo Grading.
  • Saturday 26 June, VKR Iaido and Jodo Grading.
  • Sunday 21 or 28 February, VKR Iaido and Jodo Grading. (Depends on another event, yet to be scheduled).
  • Saturday 9 January, Seishin iaido training for 2010 commences today.
  • Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January, no Seishin iaido training on these days. Happy New Year to all!

2009

  • Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December, no Seishin iaido training on these days. Compliments of the season to all!
  • Sunday 20 December, final Sunday Seishin iaido training for 2009.
  • Saturday 19 December, final Saturday Seishin iaido training for 2009, followed by a late breakfast.
  • Saturday 21 November 2009. Third VKR Iaido & Jodo Championships.
  • Sunday 11 October 2009. Iaido and Jodo Grading.
  • Saturday or Sunday 22/23 March (TBC), VKR Iaido Grading Exam.
  • Saturday 7 February, no Seishin iaido training today, due to extreme weather conditions.
  • Saturday 10 January, Seishin iaido training for 2009, commences today.
  • Saturday 3 January, no Seishin iaido training today. Happy New Year to all!

2008

  • Saturday 27 December, no Seishin iaido training today.
  • Saturday 20 December, final 2008 Seishin iaido training, followed by breakfast in the park.
  • 15 November, Second VKR Iaido Championships. Bulleen & Templestowe Community Centre, Ted Ajani Reserve, 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe, Victoria, 3107.
    Melway Ref: Map 32 K7.
  • 25 October, VKR Iaido Grading Exam.
  • 2 August, no training at Balwyn. Iaido and Kendo Seminar with Oda and Chiba sensei at Kenshikan Dojo, 9.30am – 11.30am.
  • 29 March, Saturday PM, VKR Iaido grading exam, West Melbourne, 6 kyu to 2 dan.
  • 1 March, no training at Balwyn today.

2007

  • December 1, Saturday 3:00pm. First VKR Iaido Championships. Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne.
  • October 27, afternoon. VKR Iaido Grading Exam, 6 Kyu to 2 dan. 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start at Brunswick South West Primary School Hall
  • October 27, morning. No training at Balwyn due to iaido seminar in West Melbourne.
  • August 25, no training at Balwyn due to hall maintenance. Seishin members may join Chikushinkai training, 10:00-11:30 am.
  • June 16th, intake of new iaido students.
  • June 9, no training due to the 32nd Australian Kendo Championships.
  • May 27th, Sunday, VKR Iaido grading exam, West Melbourne.
  • January 27, no training.
  • January 22 - 28, Australian Iaido and Jodo Championships, Seminar and grading exam. Hobart, Tasmania.
  • January 6, training resumes for 2007.

2006

  • December 30, NO TRAINING. Happy New Year!
  • December 23, final training for 2006, annual group photograph and breakfast.
  • December 3, Sunday, Combined VKR Iaido training (location TBC).
  • October 8, Sunday, VKR Iaido and Jodo Grading Exam. PM in West Melbourne. Time tba.
  • September 24, Sunday, VKR Iaido Seminar and Championships.
  • August 3rd - 7th, Chiba & Oda Sensei visit. Seminars for Iaido & Kendo on the weekend.
  • July 23, Iaido Grading Exam, Eastside Leisure Centre, Ballarat, 10:00am.
  • June 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, Iaido and Jodo seminar, Hobart.
  • May 20, Saturday, Combined VKR Iaido training in Ballarat. (Altered from June17 on 27 April)
  • April 15, Easter Saturday. No Seishin training.
  • April 8, Saturday, VKR Iaido grading exam, West Melbourne.
  • April 2, Sunday, 12:30 pm, VKR AGM, West Melbourne.
  • January 28, no training.
  • January 23 to 29, Australian Kendo Renmei Annual Iaido Championships and Seminar. Wollongong, NSW.
  • January 7, training resumes for 2006.

2005

  • December 31, Saturday, no training.
  • December 24, Saturday, no training.
  • December 17, final training for 2005, annual group photograph and breakfast.
  • September 18, Sunday, VKR Iaido Grading Exam, Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, time TBA.
  • August 13, Saturday, no training at Balwyn. Visit to Chikushinkai for iaido.
  • June 4, Saturday, visit and training with Sensei Kuniaki NAGAYAMA, iaido 7th dan.
  • May 21, Saturday, VKR Iaido Grading Exam, Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, time 9:30am.
  • January 24 to 30, the 2005 Australian National Iaido and Jodo Seminar, Gradings and Championships, Perth, WA.
  • January 8, Saturday, first training for 2005.
  • January 1, Saturday, no training.

    2004

  • December 25, Saturday, no training.
  • December 18, Saturday, final 2004 training, annual group photograph and breakfast.



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