Upcoming/Ongoing Events:

Vaccinations are required for Shū Ken Kai practice. This decision was arrived at by consensus from our regular practitioners.

Questions, please contact Yuriko Lee.

October 24th, 2026

PNKF Iaido Koryū Seminar (1 Dan and Up)

Will be led by

• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan

Location: Shoreline Spartan Rec Center, 202 NE 185th St., Shoreline, WA 98155

Schedule: Saturday 24th; 1:00pm-5:00pm

For more details, please contact Yuriko Lee.

November 7th, 2026

Shū Ken Kai Fall Seminar *** Shū Ken Kai members only***

Will be led by

• Karin Feddersen Sensei, Iaido 5 Dan

Location: Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St., Portland, OR 97219

Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm, doors open @ 8:30am

For more details, please contact Yuriko Lee.

January 10th, 2027 – February 28th, 2027 Beginners Class Starts

Practice at Fulton Community Center from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Note this class is held on a SUNDAY. There are 8 of 10 spots available.

Questions, please contact Yuriko Lee.

Past Events:

October 3-4th, 2026

Fall PNKF Iaido Seminar and Shinsa (Up to 3 Dan)

Will be led by

• Shozo Kato Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 7 Dan (GNEUKF)
• Tatsuhiko Konno Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 7 Dan (PNKF)
• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan (PNKF)
• Robert Stroud Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan (PNKF)

Location: Juanita High School’s Field House, 10601 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA 98034

Schedule: Saturday 3rd; Seminar (9:00am-4:30pm), Sunday 4th; Seminar (9:30am-12:00pm), Shinsa (1:30pm-2:30pm) .

For more details, please contact Yuriko Lee.

July 22-26, 2026

AUSKF Iaido Summer Seminar, National Taikai and Shinsa

Will be led by

• Akimasa Yamazaki Sensei, Iaido Hanshi 8 Dan (Ibaraki)
• Shirai Keiko Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 8 Dan (Hyogo)
• Ono Jun Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 8 Dan (Iwate)

Location: Linfield University, McMinnville, Oregon

Schedule: Thursday 23rd; Seminar (all day), Friday 24th; Seminar (all day), Saturday 25th; Taikai (all day), Sunday 26th; Shinsa (am) .

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

May 30th, 2026

PNKF Iaido Koryū Seminar (1 Dan and Up)

Will be led by

• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan

Location: Shoreline Spartan Rec Center, 202 NE 185th St., Shoreline, WA 98155

Schedule: Saturday 30th; 1:00pm-5:00pm

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

May 15th, 2026

Shūkenkai Spring Seminar

Will be led by

• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan

Location: Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St., Portland, OR 97219

Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm, doors open @ 8:30am

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

April 25th, 2026

PNKF Iaido Shinsa Prep Seminar (2 Dan and Up)

Will be led by

• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan

Location: Shoreline Spartan Rec Center, 202 NE 185th St., Shoreline, WA 98155

Schedule: Saturday 25th; 9:00am-4:00pm

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

March 28-29th, 2026

Spring PNKF Iaido Seminar and Shinsa (Up to 3 Dan)

Will be led by

• Tatsuhiko Kono Sensei, 7 Dan Kyoshi
• Jonathan Bannister Sensei, 7 Dan Renshi
• Robert Stroud sensei, 6 Dan Renshi

Location: Meadowdale Middle School, Lynnwood WA

Schedule: TBD

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

January 4th, 2026 – February 22nd, 2026 Beginners Class Starts

Practice at Fulton Community Center from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Note this class is held on a SUNDAY. There are 0 of 8 spots available.

Questions, please contact Chris Parkins.

November 15th-16th, 2025

5th Annual West Coast Iaido Seminar and Shinsa

Will be led by

• Hasegawa Yoshihisa sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 8 Dan

Location: Trinity Western University,22500 University Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1

Schedule: Saturday 15th; Seminar (10:00am-5:00pm), Sunday 16th; Seminar (10:00am-1:00pm),  Shinsa (2:00pm-3:30pm)

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.

September 26-28th, 2025

Fall PNKF Iaido Seminar and Shinsa (Up to 3 Dan)

Will be led by :

Location: Shoreline Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Schedule: Friday 26th; Seminar (7:00pm-9:00pm), Saturday 27th; Seminar (9:00am-12:00pm),  Taikai (2:00pm-5:00pm); Sunday 28th; High Rank Embu (9:00am-9:30am), Seminar (9:30am-12:30pm), Shinsa (2:00pm-4:00pm) .

For more details, please contact Chris Parkins.