Events
Regular Practice
Kyudo Practice for students who have received First Shot instructions. Programs to receive these are held about 3 times a year.
Classes take place every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm (some exceptions)
at the Halifax Shambhala Centre
1084 Tower Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
If the door is locked, ring bell and we’ll come to open.
Next scheduled Practice Days are
January 5
January 19 Intensive & First Shot Program 2-7pm
February 2 & 16
March 2 & 16
Anyone interested in the journey of Kyudo practice is welcome to come observe a class. Best to double-check ahead of time - email kozankyudo@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
January 19 • Intensive & First Shot Program
This is a rare occasion to begin the journey of Kyudo Practice. The program takes place 2pm to 7pm, and will comtinue at the next regular practice time in 2 weeks’ time
Arrive at 1:30pm for registration and set-up.
February 2 • Regular Practice/First Shot
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. PLEASE NOTE: this one will actually have to start at 5:30pm and will run to 7:30pm, because another program is using the space until 5pm.
Set-up will begin as soon as the earlier group vacates the room.
This class will be the continuation of the First Shot Program started 2 weeks prior. It is NOT possible to enter that program at this point; you’ll have to wait for the next opportunity. Reach out to find out when that might be!
Arrive at 5pm for set-up.
February 16 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
March 2 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
March 16 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
January 5 • First Shot of the New Year
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
December 15 • Last Shot of the Year
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
December 1 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
November 17 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
November 3 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
October 20 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 6pm to 8pm.
Arrive at 5:30pm for set-up.
October 6 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
September 29 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.
Arrive at 4:30pm for set-up.
New Mexico, USA, Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XXI Sensei
Wednesday, September 25- Sunday, September 29
Held at Bodhi Manda Zen Center in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, this Kyudo Intensive with Shibata Sensei will include sitting meditation, work practice, lots of kyudo practice, evening talks, and discussions.
September 15 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place (almost) every second Sunday from 6pm to 8pm.
Arrive at 5:30pm for set-up.
Annual NS Kyudo Intensive & First Shot Program
A long weekend of practice and study at a rural retreat centre is an incredible opportunity to begin or deepen your Kyudo Practice. Offered once a year in September, this is not to be missed.
Register early to secure a spot!
Women's Kyudo Retreat at Karme Chöling, Barnet, VT, USA
A Kyudo practice retreat for women kyudokas who has taken first shot. Held at the residential meditation centre Karme Chöling in Barnet, Vermont, USA
Dates: August 30-September 1st, 2024.
Aug25 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place every second Sunday from 6pm to 8pm.
Arrive at 5:30pm for set-up.
Aug11 • Regular Practice Session
Classes take place every second Sunday from 6pm to 8pm.
Arrive at 5:30pm for set-up.
July21 • Regular Halifax Practice Session
Classes take place every second Sunday from 6pm to 8pm.
Arrive at 5:30pm for set-up.