2025 Great Lakes Iaido Coalition Fall Seminar and Shinsa
Date
Friday, Oct. 3 – Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
We are pleased to announce a Great Lakes Iaido Coalition (GLIC) Iaido Fall Seminar and Shinsa!
CHEIF INSTRUCTOR
We are happy to have as our Chief Instructor:Susan Sekreta Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7-Dan)
GUEST INSTRUCTORS
We are happy to have as our Guest Instructors:Nancy James Sensei (Renshi Iaido 7-Dan)
Assisting Sekreta Sensei
GLIC DOJO LeadersTak Furuta Sensei (Iaido 6-Dan)
Orsi Kiss Sensei (Iaido 5-Dan)
SEMINAR LOCATION
Pieters Family Life Center
1025 Commons Way, Rochester, NY 14623 (Google map)
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Friday, October 3rd:
9:00am - 4:30pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break)
Doors open at 8:30a
Saturday, October 4th:
9:00am - 4:30pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break, Shinsa in the morning)
Doors open at 8:30a
SUNDAY AM KEIKO & EXTRA PRACTICE
Sunday, October 5th:
There will be a TWO Iaido Session Sunday morning::
- Kodansha Class (4 Dan and up): Taught by Sekreta Sensei
- Non-Kodansha Practice (3 Dan to MuKyu/No Rank): Moderated by a Kodansha Sensei as a floor manager
Description:
- The venue is located in the Webster Town Recreation Center
- The practice space is the "BasketBall Court".
- There is ample parking in front of the facility.
Location:
- Webster Town Recreation Center at 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580
- Map/Location: Google Maps
- Located in: Webster First Responders Park
Times:
- Doors open at 8:30a, Class from 9:00a-1:00a.
Please use the check boxes below to let us know if you will be coming on Sunday
COVID SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The following COVID safety protocols will be followed to participate:- Fully Vaccinated individuals will be able to participate
- ....If medical circumstances prevent vaccination please contact ittokaidojo@gmail.com
- Masks will be optional within the facilities during the seminar.
LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS
GLIC CELEBRATION DINNER
Friday, October 3rd:
There will be GLIC Celebration Dinner after Friday seminar. Dinner is extra and not included with the seminar fee.
Restaurant: Next Door by WegmansAddress: 3220 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
- Location: Google Maps
- Reservation Under: Great Lakes Iaido
- Seating Starts: 6:30p
- Dinner Starts: 7:00p
Please select the "GLIC Celebration Dinner" option on the "Meals and other options" page.
HOTELS
The following is the Preferred Hotel for the 2025 GFSS:
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
940 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
Phone Direct: (585) 427-2700 ; Reservation: 1(800) 780-7234
Google Maps
Participants also have stayed at the following with good experiences:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace
800 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 475-9190
Google Maps
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area
Address: 717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 272-7800
Google Maps
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
For more information, please contact Tak Furuta at ittokaidojo@gmail.com
SHINSA APPLICATION
Shinsa questions (for 1Kyu, 1Dan) can be downloaded at the above link.
Please use Venmo (Payment between Friends) or PayPal (Friends & Family) as the primary payment method for the Seminar and Shinsa fees
Otherwise please contact Tak Furuta at ittokaidojo@gmail.com to discuss alternate payment options.
The Menjo fee must be on a separate check and will be returned or destroyed if needed.
Shinsa fee, Menjo check and Shinsa answers must be received by Wednesday, September 24th.
The mailing address for checks and Shinsa answers will be provided after you register.
SEMINAR
There will be a seminar on Friday and Saturday (Open to all Kyu and Dan ranks).
Seminar fee:
$150 USD (For Both Days)
$100 USD for one day (Friday or Saturday)
Payment by Venmo (Payment between Friends) or PayPal (Friends & Family) is accepted.
Otherwise please contact Tak Furuta at ittokaidojo@gmail.com to discuss alternate payment options.
IAIDO SHINSA
An AEUSKF promotion test will be held Saturday, October, 4th.
Examination up to 1st Dan (Shodan) will be available to seminar participants who attend both Friday and Saturday.
Shinsa fee:
$30 payable by Venmo or PayPal included in the seminar payment.Menjo fee:
A separate check, payable to "Takanori Furuta" in the amount indicated below, should be submitted. If the candidate does not pass, the check will be destroyed.
Kyu under 18 : $20
Kyu over 18 : $30
1 dan : $50
NEW APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SHINSA: All permissions and shinsa questions should be submitted by email
If you are a member of GNEUSKF, AEUSKF or EUSKF you do not need to provide the signature or confirming email from your Federation president.
Non-AUSKF members must be a member of a Kendo Federation recognized by the International Kendo Federation, and must have written permission from their country’s Kendo Federation President.
Members of other Federations will need to provide a signature or email showing that your Federation president is aware of, and approves of, your testing at this event.
If you do not sit in sieza, and you have previously provided a doctor's note, it is not necessary to provide another. You do need to let us know if you cannot sit in seiza, you will have to do the Standing Version of the seated Kata selected for the rank you will be challenging.
SUNDAY MORNING KEIKO: KODANSHA/NON-KODANSHA
There will be a Kodansha Class AND Non-Kodansha Practice on Sunday, October 5th in the morning.
Location: Webster Town Recreation Center at 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580 Google Maps
Times: Doors Open:8:30a ; Seminar: 9:00a - 1:00p
Sunday fee (for Either Class): $60
Payment by Venmo (Payment between Friends) or PayPal (Friends & Family) is accepted.
Otherwise please contact Tak Furuta at ittokaidojo@gmail.com to discuss alternate payment options.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration is not currently available.
Please contact info@shinken.cc if you have questions about the registration process.