2026 Great Lakes Iaido Coalition Fall Seminar and Shinsa

Date
Friday, Oct. 2 – Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

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 Leaders
Tak Furuta Sensei (Renshi 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 2nd:
9:00am - 4:30pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break)
Doors open at 8:30a

Saturday, October 3rd:
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 4th:
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

The following will be provided during the Seminar:

• Bottled water/tea will be available and is included with the seminar fee.
  
• Lunch & snacks (Both Days) are included in the seminar fee and will be provided

GLIC CELEBRATION DINNER

Friday, October 2nd:
There will be GLIC Celebration Dinner after Friday seminar. Dinner is extra and not included with the seminar fee.

Restaurant: Grand Super Buffet
Address: 1100 JEFFERSON RD (E.Henrietta Plaza Behind Blaze Pizza), Rochester, NY 14623-3135

• 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

Participants also have stayed at the following with good experiences:

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
940 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
Phone Direct: (585) 427-2700 ; Reservation: 1(800) 780-7234
Google Maps

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

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

For more information, please contact Tak Furuta at ittokaidojo@gmail.com

SHINSA APPLICATION

SEMINAR

There will be a seminar on Friday and Saturday (Open to all Kyu and Dan ranks).

Seminar fee:

$160 USD (For Both Days)
$110 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, 3rd.

Examination up to 1st Dan (Shodan) will be available to seminar participants who attend both Friday and Saturday.

Shinsa Fees:
The following should be included in the seminar payment via Venmo (Payment between Friends) or PayPal (Friends & Family):

• Shinsa fee: $30
  
• Menjo fee:
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 Seiza, 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.

• Kodansha Class: Open to 4 Dan and up
  
• Non-Kodansha Class: Open to 3 Dan and below
  
• Location: Webster Town Recreation Center at 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580 Google Maps
  
  • Located in: Webster First Responders Park
• Times: Doors Open:8:30a ; Seminar: 9:00a - 1:00p

Sunday fee (for Either Class): $45

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.

REGISTER