October 2-3, 2026

​     Registration is now open for students wishing to attend the GLIC 2025 Fall Seminar/ Shinsa (GFSS).

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CHIEF INSTRUCTOR:

Susan Sekreta Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7-Dan)

 

GUEST INSTRUCTORS:

We are happy to have as our Guest Instructor: Nancy James Sensei (Renshi, Iaido 7-Dan)

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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

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE:

Friday, Oct. 2nd:
Doors open at 8:30 am;  9:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break)

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Saturday, Oct. 3rd:  
Doors open at 8:30 am;  9:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break, Shinsa in the morning)

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Sunday, Oct. 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 and below): Moderated by a Kodansha Sensei as a floor manager

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Sunday Practice - Location:

• 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
  Located in: Webster First Responders Park

• Times: Doors open at 8:30 am, Class from 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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Please use the check boxes on the registration form to let us know if you will be coming on Sunday

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Note: No outside food or drinks (besides water) are permitted in the facility.

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:
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:

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

Seating Starts: 6:30 pm
Dinner Starts: 7:00 pm

Please select the "GLIC Celebration Dinner" option on the "Meals and other options" page.

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We encourage students to make their hotel reservations early, as rooms book quickly.

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Registration Deadline: To attend, please register in advance by Wed, Sept.16, 2026!

Membership Dues: Please make sure IAIDO Membership dues are up to date! ​

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Please refer to the link below.  Questions? Please speak with your Iaido Instructors, or email the dojo office. Thank you!  email: goldencrane04@gmail.com

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