Welcome to "Shidokan Kendo and Iaido Club" !

...To mold the mind and body; to cultivate a vigorous spirit; and through correct and rigid training; to strive for improvement in the arts of Kendo and Iaido; to hold in esteem human courtesy and honor; to associate with others with sincerity; and to forever pursue the cultivation of one's self...

Happy New Year 2012 !

May the spirit of the Dragon bring you all good fortune, longevity, health and prosperity in this new year !

Would you discover yourself?

We invite you to this journey where you will find amazing secrets about yourself through the way of the sword.

A true warrior has no confusion in his mind...

No Martial Art symbolizes the spirit of the warrior more than the arts of kendo and Iaido.

Unify mind, body and spirit...

Kendo and Iaido are considered the most respected living forms of Budo nowadays

Overcome your own limits

Although the metal swords have been replaced by bamboo and wood, all other aspects of the Samurai Spirit live on in the practice of Kendo and Iaido.

Never surrender

Be better today than you were yesterday and then strive to become better still...

Sayabiki, Sayabiki, Ki Ken Tai Ichi

Last February 17th 2011, Goyo Ohmi Sensei and Stephen Cruise Sensei were kind enough to offer a wonderful seminar at Shidokan. Arigato !!

Shidokan's History and Pride

Since it's foundation in 1974 produced many outstanding Kendo players in Quebec generation after generation.

A wondeful Brotherhood

After joining Shidokan the student will belong to a dynamic brotherhood. Friendship and swordsmanship shall grow together through many activities.

Empty your mind

Through constant practice the student will be able to clear the mind giving him or her the confidence needed to overcome daily undertakings with the utmost commitment. - Santoso Hanitijo Sensei.

Serious and devoted martial artists

Shidokan takes pride in the seriousness of the training and the commitment of its members.

Sharpening the skill

Constant seminars are giving regularly by masters from the Canadian Kendo Federation in order to evolve and perfect the skills.
Santoso Hanitijo, Dave Green, Goyo Ohmi, Stephen Cruise, Dean Jolly.

Douglas Funamoto Sensei

"His dedication to teaching kendo was tremendous, and his humble nature will be remembered fondly."
- Lawrence Tsuji

Experience Tradition...

Students are given the opportunity to experience an ancient Japanese tradition.

Experience Intense training

This intense training contributes greatly to self-development building up a strong character.

Generation after Generation

The first Shidokan generation produced outstanding Kendo players that have continued to develop the art many years later to pass their knowledge to the new generations.

Godokeiko with the Osaka Prefecture University

In 2008 Shidokan was honoured to receive the visit of the Osaka prefecture University Kendo Club.
A wonderful event to always be remembered.

Practice, Practice, Practice

At Shidokan we understand that the only way to obtain our goals and to suceed in every aspect of life is to always persevere.
Just like Sensei says : "Practice, practice and practice more"

Always remain serene of heart

"Never lose your spiritual equilibrium cultivate a mentality that allows you stay alert in every situation..."

Unleash the Warrior within you...

The students learn and practice fierce techniques, until eventually sword becomes "no sword", intention becomes "no intention", a spontaneous knowledge of every situation.

The first technique shall become the last

The first elementary teaching becomes the highest knowledge, and the master still continues to practise this simple training, his everyday prayer.

The far away Mountain

The only way to truly understand Kendo and/or Iaido is to experience it first hand, So please join us and find out what's beyond that far away mountain...


It's been a while since "Shidokan Kendo and Iaido Club" has been operating in Montreal, Canada; Our objective is to offer the best possible information to every person seeking a serious path in Martial Arts. Feel free to navigate through our site and don't forget to pass by the Concordia University (Loyola Campus Main Gym), to find out what's beyond that far away Mountain...

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News

December 2011 | A wonderful surprise

It was another Saturday morning at Shidokan, Kendo class was about to start after our fellow Iaidoka were clearing the dojo; Nobody was expecting a wonderful surprise.

Hugo Renaud, a former Shidokan member who trained with Santoso Sensei under the guidance of Funamoto Sensei (Shidokan founder) came into the dojo for a Keiko-visit. His kendo was very impressive, showing the new Shidokan generation how things should be done. We feel very proud and honoured to receive such visit.


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In this particular photo we can see a young Hugo Renaud happy after his victory, in the back: Funamoto Sensei, To Hugo's right: MKC Ono Sensei.

Hugo currently lives in Ottawa and trains at the Ottawa kendo club, soon he'll be going to Japan to keep training. A true example for the new Shidokan generation.
Our immense gratitude to Hugo and please come visit us again !!



December 2011 | Successful Iaido grading

At the beginning of December an important Shidokan contingent travelled to Toronto to participate in the Iaido grading and the related seminars. Our members attempted grading for the ranks of ikkyu, shodan, nidan and sandan. All of the Shidokan members passed the exam and obtained the above mentioned ranks.

In the morning before the grading exam we participated in a seminar where finishing touches were put on our katas by very experienced and patient Sensei. In the evening we celebrated the complete success with a Japanese dinner. Early next morning we took part in the Iaido class given by Cruise sensei at Etobicoke. Team Canada Kendo was practicing next door.



Congratulations Shidokan !!

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Dec 2011 | The day Japan lost to the USA

Takanabe Susumu and his experience at the 13th WKC
2006 was a year that won't be forgotten in the history of kendo. In the 13th Edition of the World Kendo Championship, held that year in Taiwan, Team Japan formed by known kendoka such as Teramoto Shoji, Shoudai Kenji, Susumu Takanabe and Uchimura Ryoichi was defeated by Team USA led by their captain Chris Yang.

Japan obtained 3rd place after the USA. Korea then went on to beat the US to take the title away from Japan for the first time ever.
Takanabe won the last 'All Japan Kendo Championship' in November 2011, A second title in a row.


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