Dear fellow kenshi and iaidoka,

The Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA) is very pleased to host a two-day iaido seminar featuring guest instructor, Katsuo Oda sensei from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Oda sensei is a member of the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR) Iaido Committee and carries the ranks of hanshi 8 dan in iaido and kyoshi 7 dan in kendo. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Canada, South America and here in the United States conducting seminars.

The seminar will be held on the following dates and location:
    Saturday, February 11, 2012 and Sunday, February 12, 2012
    Pasadena Buddhist Temple Gymnasium, Pasadena, California

An additional two-hour iaido class will be held on Friday evening, February 10, 2012 at the Southeast Japanese School and Community Center (Norwalk Kendo Dojo) in Norwalk, California.

A shinsa for those requesting ranks up to 1 dan may be offered during the afternoon of Sunday, February 12, 2012, if there is enough interest and a proper grading panel is convened.

The seminar/class schedule, fees, application/waiver form and additional information can be found in the pages to follow. All applications and fees must be received by Friday, February 3, 2012 or a late fee will be charged.

Please feel free to copy and distribute the package to any interested individuals.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to seeing you in February!

Kind regards,

Dennis Ralutin
Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA)

• seminar application form
• tshirt order form

Fri 2/10  iaido practice at Norwalk 7:30pm
Sat 2/11  iaido seminar at Pasadena Buddhist Church 9am-4pm
Sun 2/12  iaido seminar at Pasadena Buddhist Church 9am-4pm