Iaido and Jodo Association of Singapore

A grand celebration of martial arts, in full swing! The 2026 Iaido and Jodo Seminar Singapore is now in its warm-up phase. Whether you are looking to refine your techniques or seeking to immerse yourself in the spirit of the dojo, this is a milestone event you won't want to miss.

Click below to discover more details.
https://www.ijas.org.sg/2026seminar

📌 IJAS Annual General Meeting 2026

IJAS held its AGM on 2 February 2026.
We had a fruitful discussion, aligned our goals, and laid out a clear direction and roadmap for 2026 together.

Big thanks to everyone for the meaningful input, open sharing, and positive energy.
✨ An exciting year ahead for IJAS — let’s move forward together!

Post-grading dinner — back at our favourite Bak K*t Teh restaurant, a yearly tradition! 😄

Our 4-day event officially comes to an end.
A heartfelt thank you to all sensei, participants, and supporters who made this event possible. Let’s continue to train hard and meet again next year!

#努力 #挑戦

Congratulations to the following candidates who successfully passed their grading:

- JODO -
Ethan Chan (3rd Kyu)
Arton Eng (1st Kyu)
Elliot Jhuen (3rd Dan)

- IAIDO -
Alayne Kwok Lee Ling (6th Kyu)
Nani Cha (1st Dan)
Simeon Paulus (2nd Dan)
Dave Chua (2nd Dan)
Arton Eng (3rd Dan)
Bob Foo (3rd Dan)

Well done for your dedication and hard work—keep training and moving forward! 💪🎉

Day 4 – Iaido & Jodo Grading Day!
The final day of our 2025 seminar focused on Iaido and Jodo grading.
Everyone gave their best—showing strong spirit, precision, and dedication. Congratulations to all who stepped up to challenge themselves!

#居合道 #杖道

IJAS 2025 Competition Results 🏆
Congratulations to all participants for your strong spirit and performance!

- Jodo Kyu Challenge -
Ethan Chan (Winner)
Arton Eng (2nd)

- Jodo Novice Dan Challenge -
Elliot Jhuen (Winner)
Vincent Sia (2nd)

- Iaido Senior Kyu Challenge -
Nani Cha (Winner)
Ethan Chan (2nd)

- Iaido Shodan Challenge -
Simeon Paulus (Winner)
Dave Chua (2nd)

- Iaido Nidan Challenge -
Bob Foo (Winner)
Reza Taufiq (2nd)

A big thank you to our judges and everyone who helped make this event a success. See you all next year, stronger and better!

Day 3 – Afternoon Session
Competition begins!

Jodo:
Kyu Challenge
Novice Dan Challenge

Iaido:
Senior Kyu Challenge
Shodan Challenge
Nidan Challenge

Great spirit, focus, and performance from all participants. Let the matches begin!

Day 3 – Morning Session
Preparing for the competition by learning floor layout, match format, and movement. Continued practice to sharpen skills and get ready for the big day.

Sightseeing & Dinner
After training, we went for a short sightseeing trip and enjoyed a nice annual dinner together. Great food and good company to end the day.