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COURSES 

TOKEN KAI TORONTO

(Established under Letter Patent July 26, 1993)

Token Kai Toronto is a special study group composed of students anticipating taking the Novice Course. Those students now taking the courses, graduates of the courses.

All members of the JSSC are welcome to our meetings, located in Barrie, ON. 

For more information, email: cansamurai@sympatico.ca

 

NOVICE COURSE

(900 AD to 1595 AD)

 

The various traditions, schools and periods of the KOTO Era and, in many cases, the families that made them. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of competence.

Prerequisite: JSSC membership

Cost: $400.00 (materials, shipping and handling included)

Int'l: $500.00


ADVANCE COURSE

(1596 - 1868)

This course covers all the major important schools of both the Shinto and Shin-Shinto periods, the representative smiths of each school and their styles, individual workmanships. Fully rounding out the students needed Kantei knowledge.

Prerequisite: JSSC membership

Novice Course Certificate, plus fee covering test papers and certificate.

Cost: $450.00

Int'l: $600.00

Additional research books not covered.


 

KANTEI MASTER CERTIFICATE COURSE

 

The Kantei Master certificate provides the student with the ability and experience to appraise, authenticate and judge swords, a rare accomplishment.

There are only two students outside Japan who have earned the Kantei Masters certificate.

Cost: $750.00

Int'l: $950.00 (Shipping & packaging subject to change)