25/04/2026
Anzac Day iaido training. A challenging and productive session this morning.
Studying the Japanese sword use techniques of Seitei Iaido & Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and kendo Bus routes 200/203/205 all stop just a few metres away.
Training location:
Saturdays. 07:00-09:30.
1st Kew Scout Hall, Willsmere Rd, (corner of Kellett Grove) Kew, opposite Hyde Park in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, Australia. Instructors:
Richard Ward, 5th Dan; Suzanne Rogers, 3rd Dan. Mark Howard, 3rd Dan. More information including induction dates for prospective new iaido students is on our website at www.seishin.kendov
25/04/2026
Anzac Day iaido training. A challenging and productive session this morning.
31/12/2025
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Thanks for a good 2025 of solid achievement.
See you next year!
20/12/2025
Final training for 2025. Thanks all - it’s been great!
19/12/2025
Best wishes to all for a safe and Merry Christmas, festive season and the New Year. Thank you all, who visited and supported our training.
Seishin Kai will not train on the below dates:
Wednesdays 24 and 31 December 2025;
Saturdays 27 December 2025 and 3 January 2026.
Training resumption for 2026:
Our normal schedule, resumes on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
29/11/2025
Great news for Iaido practitioners!
By popular demand, we're excited to announce a dedicated Iaido section on our website. Browse our selection of Iaido equipment and uniforms, all in one convenient place. Whether you're just starting out or refining your practice, finding everything you need is now a lot more easier.
https://zen-sankei.com/collections/iaido
22/11/2025
A well challenged Iaido grade exam today.
All the Seishin Kai members successfully met their challenge.
Congratulations all, well done.
Three kyu grades and one dan grade advancement
Thanks also to members who supported their colleagues and the management of the exam.
11/09/2025
I finally got around to updating the website and added an article on Shimamoto Shihan's passing.
http://baysidebudokai.net/Documents/2025/Passing%20of%20Shimamoto%20Katsuyuki%20Shihan.pdf
09/08/2025
Felt like 4 degrees!
But we warned up the dojo with good training!
| 7:30am - 9am |