TODO KAI IAIDO CLUB
The Todo Kai Iaido Club is dedicated to the practice and promotion of the traditional Japanese martial art of iaido.
The Todo Kai iaido dojo was established on Vancouver Island in 1997 and operates as a recognized dojo within the Kokusai Renmei and a registered non-profit society
Sensei Peter Gunstone
Peter Gunstone (7th Dan, Kyoshi, Kokusai Renmei), has been studying iaido since 1982. He began his studies in Vancouver under Ted Davis Sensei, Shisu-kai Canada and followed the teachings of Kawakubo Takiji Sensei of Sendai Japan.
Upon the passing of Kawakubo Sensei in 1986, Shisui-Kai Canada entered into a new era and association with Esaka Seigan Sensei of Tokyo Japan.
This led to the creation of the Canadian Iaido Association of which Peter is a founding member.
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In 1997 with the encouragement from Esaka Sensei Peter founded Todo Kai when he moved to Vancouver Island and continues to instruct and promote iaido in Canada where he continues to practice and teach iaido.
Sensei Susan Smiley-White
Susan White (6th dan), has been studying Iaido since 2000.
She began her studies in Victoria under Ted Davis Sensei. In 2001 she was awarded Tobidan (jump-level), which means she was awarded Nidan (2nd dan) when she tested for her Shodan (1st dan).
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Sue has participated in Taikai in both Canada, and Japan.
Sue is a senior instructor at Todo Kai
Ian Perry
Ian Perry [4th Dan] began his iaido study in 2001 in Nanaimo with Peter Gunstone Sensei culminating in over 20 years of practice. ​
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Ian has participated in Taikai in Canada, the United States, and Japan.
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Ian is a senior member of Todo Kai and assistant instructor.
Scott Britney
Scott [5th Dan] began his iaido study in 2009 in Nanaimo under Peter Gunstone Sensei.
Scott has participated in Taikai in both Canada, and Japan.
Scott is a senior member and instructor at Todo Kai
Dan Hughes-Games
Dan [4th Dan] began his iaido study in 2014 in Nanaimo with Peter Gunstone Sensei.
Dan has participated in Taikai in Canada, the United States, and Japan.
Dan is a senior member of Todo Kai and assistant instructor.
