CAF Technical Information

This page contains information related to Technical Training (also found on the Administration page) and the new CAF Shidoin system, including a list of current CAF Shidoin. 

Shidoin System Summary

A 'Shidoin' is an Aikidoka of at least 4th Dan, who is selected by the CAF in conjunction with the CAF Technical Director and Provincial Associations to act as a mentor/teacher for dojos.  The purpose of the Shidoin system is to provide mentoring from senior teachers to dojos, and to help provide CAF dojos with a more consistent technical foundation.  More details about the Shidoin system, its reasons for being created and the specific duties of Shidoin are provided in the Shidoin System document (pdf).  (en français aussi.) 

This link opens the letter of introduction of the Shidoin system to the CAF Dojos.

List of Current CAF Shidoin

The names of the current Shidoin in the CAF are listed below by location.

Prov/City	Shidoin	Email
BC, Victoria	Bob Moline	moline.bob[at]gmail.com
BC, Victoria	Hillary Dawson	hilary.dawson[at]gmail.com
BC, Victoria	Ralph Kopperson	ralph.kopperson[at]gmail.com
BC, Victoria	Scott Macphail	scott_macphail[at]telus.net
AB, Calgary	Robb Wheatley	bozankan[at]telus.net
AB, Edmonton	Kenji Yoshimi	kyoshimi[at]ecn.ab.ca
SK, Saskatoon	Don Ragush	donragush[at]sasktel.net
ON, Toronto	Alex Loo	aloo[at]aikidokensankai.com
ON, Toronto	Rob Carroll	rscarroll[at]bell.net
ON, Toronto	Jim Barnes	jimbarnes[at]rogers.com
QB, Montreal	Marcel Lavigne	contact[at]agatsuaikido.com
NS, Antigonish	Peter MacLean	pmaclean58[at]gmail.com
NF, St. John's	Shin Chin	shin.chin[at]nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Procedures for Contacting Shidoin

Dojos that wish to contact a Shidoin for training advice or assistance may contact them directly through the email addresses provided above, or through the Shidoin's Dojo contact information as provided on the CAF Dojo web page.

Shidoin positions are voluntary and availability of Shidoin assistance is subject to the schedules and personal preferences of each Shidoin.

Arrangements to reimburse Shidoin for costs incurred for travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the Dojo requesting assistance.  It is expected that Shidoin will not be out-of-pocket for costs incurred to provide assistance to a Dojo.  Any honorariums or fees charged to conduct seminars or workshops is at the discretion of each Shidoin and should be confirmed by the Dojo when making their plans.

CAF Policies Concerning Shidoin and Seminars

Click on the title of any policy to open that document.

CAF Policy #10:     Shidoin Travel Subsidy
Small, remote CAF dojos that request a visit of a Shidoin to their dojo may be elligible for a travel subsidy.

CAF Policy #11:     Yudansha Book Signing
This Policy is intended to provide direction to all CAF dojos for the signing of Yudansha Books at seminars being taught by a Shidoin rather than a Shihan.

Rank Examination Worksheets

5th kyu	4th kyu	3rd kyu	2nd kyu	1st kyu
	1st dan	2nd dan	3rd dan
Current CAF Master Test Sheet (v06-Oct 2010)

!! - PLEASE NOTE:
The CAF testing requirements for all kyu ranks have changed.  Also, testing requirements for Shodan through Sandan have been created and are available.

Training DVD

A new beginners training DVD is available for CAF members.  The DVD is designed as a teaching aid for instructors and training guide for new students.  The DVD was directed by the CAF Technical Director, Y. Kawahara Shihan, 8th Dan.

Ordering information is outlined below:

Contact:     Steve Erickson   (steve.erickson[at]shaw.ca)

# of DVDs	Price (excluding shipping)
1 -4	$20 per DVD
5 - 9	$19 per DVD
10+ DVDs	$18 per DVD
Prices shown do not include shipping; see below.

Shipping Costs
# of DVDs	Shipping Cost
1	$3
2 - 5	$14.55
6 - 10	$19.00
11 - 30	$27.75
more than 30	will be quoted at time of order

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