Shin Ken Kai Nobara is a Muso Jikiden Eishin Iaido group in Calgary, Alberta. We are members of the Canadian Kendo Federation and, through them, we follow the rules and practices of the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei - Iaido Section. We welcome anyone interested in iaido, whether you have studied before or are looking to begin practicing.

Shin Ken Kai Nobara Iaido dojo is a located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is a satellite dojo of Shin Ken Kai dojo in Vancouver BC, Canada. At Shin Ken Kai we are committed to training our bodies, minds, and spirits in the belief that training will improve us and our relationships with others.
Sessa Takuma

Sessa Takuma - Polishing each other through diligent practice. We strive to do this through:

  • Wholehearted and attentive Iaido practice.
  • Acting honourably and with compassion.
  • Developing respect for each other, our Art, and the world around us.

Our head instructor is Dave Rathnow (Yondan-CKF) who resides in Calgary, Alberta. Our chief instructor is Ken Maneker Sensei (Renshi Rokudan-ZNKR) who resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We study Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu traditional Iaido as taught by Iwata Norikazu Sensei, Hanshi Hachidan-ZNKR, and Omori Masao Sensei, Hanshi Hachidan-ZNKR. We also follow the Iaido curriculum of the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei - Iaido section. We are also members of the Canadian Kendo Federation.