The international seminar in Montreal, Canada!

The Montreal Branch, led by Shihan Pierre Cataford, will host an international seminar over three days from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, inviting Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura as the guest instructor.

The seminar will consist of five classes in total. On the opening day, Friday the 5th, a special instructors’ class will be conducted exclusively for shihan, instructors, and black belts. The session will focus on the sharing of advanced technical knowledge, theory, and instructional philosophy required of martial arts leaders.

On Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th, four additional classes will be held across three dojo within the Montreal Branch, with two classes scheduled each day. These sessions will provide direct technical instruction from Daihyo Nakamura, aimed at participants ranging from general students to advanced practitioners.

The seminar is expected to offer not only practical techniques, but also valuable insights into international standards of karate philosophy, teaching methodology, and organizational principles, making it a highly meaningful learning opportunity for all attendees.

For the Montreal Branch, this event is positioned as a major initiative aimed at improving overall technical standards, strengthening instructional capabilities, and deepening international exchange. It is expected to become a significant three-day milestone that will contribute to the future development of the North American region.