I started Iaido in 2007 under Tomoko Amgwerd Sensei who taught me Seitei Iaido and how to be graceful while doing it. Later I started to learn Muso Shinden Ryu under my kendo sensei Hiro Okusa Sensei who taught me to appreciate the old style.

In 2009 the Simon Fraser University Kendo Club was very fortunate to have Sandra Jorgenson Sensei join with Okusa Sensei to start the SFU Iaido program. Jorgenson Sensei really elevated my seite iaido in all aspects. I also practice Takeda Ryu Iaido and Battodo under Ling Sensei.

I enjoy practicing Iaido as it complements my Kendo and vice versa. Some exciting iaido experiences has been participating in the First Canadian Iaido Championships and practicing several times with a local club in Japan.

(David will be competing in the 4-Dan division)