Koryu in Canada

[FastEd]

You will have to do a google search to pin down times and locations but here is what I understand is being taught in TO, its a big place through so hopefully others maybe able to expand on this.

For Koryu Iai:
You have MJER through the CKF the CIA, and Seibukan Canada
You have MSR through the CKF, and maybe through some Aikikai groups.
You have Mugai Ryu through Seibukan Canada

For Koryu Kenjutsu:
Reg Hartman teaches HNIR.
Seibukan does Yoshin Ryu kenjutsu.

For Koryu Jo:
You have SMR through the CKF (note, the focus is on Seitei jo right now so you won't see alot of koryu) and Seibukan.

Koryu Jujitsu:
Seibukan teaches Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu.
Judo Ontario might be able to Id more clubs.

[Lorel]

Thanks for the replies. It seems like the Seibukan is the dominant organization in toronto for koryu.

[FastEd]

I'm not keen on your use of the word "dominant", I suggest you go visit some of the schools associated with the organizations I have mentioned, check their websites out, and make your own decision about which group best fills your need.
Not being associated with the Seibukan, I can't give you any sense of their organization. I have had the opportunity to practice Iai under Juge Sensei and his assistant instructors during the Guelph School of Japanese Sword Arts and enjoyed it very much.

[kmorgan]

I'm not keen on your use of the word "dominant", I suggest you go visit some of the schools associated with the organizations I have mentioned, check their websites out, and make your own decision about which group best fills your need.

Agreed. You have lots of time, shop around and see what fits your needs best.
Fees, personalities, location, style. There are many reasons to select one school over another.

[Tenma]

Hello,
perhaps someone can help me.
I'm looking for the name of a few good dojo in downtown Toronto. I'm open to different styles.

Thanks,
Alex Shenker

[2groggy]

I train out in Downsview, so that's probably too far.

How far are you willing to commute?

Any hints as to what interests you?

Let me know that and I can ask around,

[Kim Taylor]

What do you want to train Alex. There are quite a few dojo in Toronto, quite a choice for budo, so you need to be more specific. For those dojo associated with the Canadian Kendo Federation check out http://kendo-canada.com/ckf_dojoadr.htm

Kim Taylor

[Tenma]

Well, I'm willing to commute as far as the subway will take me, the closer to Bloor-Spadina the better. I would prefer something simple, my intention is to find a number of very talented instructors in the area. Right now, I'm more concerned with the teacher's ability and passion to teach than a particular style... Thanks

Alex Shenker

[2groggy]

You are right on UofT's doorstep. Have you checked out the Athletic Centre or Hart House? I don't know if they require you to be either a student or an alumnus. If you are eleigble, there would be a variety of clubs, like karate, and akido.

[Tenma]

I asked a friend who goes there, told me you have to be a student. To be more specific, are there any reputable Aikijutsu, Aikido, Iaido, Jojutsu, Kenjutsu, or Bojutsu dojo (in order of preference) within a 10 minute walk from any subway station downtown?

[jfkcotter]

I found this guy. Maybe somebody in Toronto can tell us what his story is.

Mounir Ghrawi
Hakko Ryu - Menkyo Kaiden Shihan

http://www.freewebs.com/iai-do/index.htm

[Kim Taylor]

Aikido, jodo and iaido at the AYC dojo in Toronto, Yonge and Gerrard.

Kimeda s. is 8dan aikido, 6dan iaido and 4dan jodo.

You won't get a much better match to your requirements.

Kim Taylor

[Tenma]

Thank you both! I'll be checking those places out. Question: Hakko Ryu is the jujutsu that incorperates shiatsu, no?

[bzarnett]

Hi Alex,

You can give me an e-mail at tsyr.toronto@gmail.com if you would like to talk about training in Shindo Yoshin ryu. We train Monday and Wednesday at Bloor and Avenue Road (across from the ROM) as well as some days on the weekend.

We are a Takamura-ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu study group.

You can find more information about TSYR at:
http://www.shinyokai.com/

Cheers,
Bryan

[omarr]

I found this guy. Maybe somebody in Toronto can tell us what his story is.

Mounir Ghrawi
Hakko Ryu - Menkyo Kaiden Shihan

http://www.freewebs.com/iai-do/index.htm

Jeez, it's a small world...

Ghrawi-sensei was based here in Dubai for a long time. I trained at his dojo a couple of years ago.

I only trained there for a short while but from my personal experience, I can honestly say that he is the genuine article - in terms of character and ability.

I actually heard rumours he was coming back to Dubai - but maybe not!