October 3-5, 2025

​     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 Instructors: TBA
 

GLIC DOJO Leaders:

Tak Furuta Sensei (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. 3rd:
Doors open at 8:30am;  9:00am - 4:30pm Seminar (with 1hr lunch break)

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

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

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Sunday Practice - Location:

• Pinnacle Athletic Campus at 7600 Pinnacle Drive, Victor, NY 14564.

• For reference, this is about 20-25 minutes by car from the Pieters Family Life Center.
  Times:

• Doors open at 8:30a, Class from 9:00a-1:00a

• This is a large indoor athletic facility located on Pinnacle Drive, which is located off of Phillips Road.

• The practice space is the "BasketBall Court" located on the first floor.

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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:
Friday, October 4th:
There will be GLIC Celebration Dinner after Friday seminar. Dinner is extra and not included with the seminar fee.

Restaurant: Tony D's  (Address: 1290 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607)

 

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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 SEPT.21, 2025!

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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