Welcome to Shinbukan Canada
Shinbukan is based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver, and is the Canadian arm of an international family.
Iaido is a Japanese martial art that dates back more than four hundred years. The name is usually translated as 'the way of drawing the sword and cutting', although 'the way of being prepared' is more accurate.
In our dōjō in Pender Harbour we welcome students who wish to learn traditional Musō Shinden Ryū iaido and ZNKR Seitei iaido.
The instructors also practice Musō Shinden Jūshin Ryū iaido and Seitei Jōdō (we are affiliated to the Hoshu Vancouver Jōdō Club). We are members of the Canadian Kendo Federation.
The club leader is Judy Farncombe assisted by Martin Farncombe, both 5th dan.
Click here for training times and locations, and here to contact us to ask for more information or to discuss joining the dōjō.
