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Published Jun 20, 2026 14:42

Summer training course, Musashino General Gymnasium, in Tokyo.

There will be a summer training course at Musashino Gymnasium in mid to late August. The date of this training seminar is yet to be determined. Further details will be posted soon.

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Published Jun 20, 2026 14:33

Shodokan Honbu Dojo, Summer Vacation (Obon) – August 10th (Mon) – August 16th (Sun)

From Monday, August 10th, 2026, until August 16th, 2026, Shodokan Honbu dojo in Showacho, Abeno, Osaka, will be closed for Obon – the annual summer vacation. Regular practices will resume on Monday, August 17th, 2026.

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Published Jun 20, 2026 14:23

The 23rd Summer Kansai Youth Aikido Competition – Sunday, August 9th, 2026.

Venue: Sumiyoshi Budokan Starting Time: 9:00 am. Competitors are asked to arrive early to check in. Referees and other competition staff are requested to arrive extra early to prepare for the day’s event.

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Published May 31, 2026 14:11

The 4th Aikido World Championships. Jaroslaw, Poland. Saturday, July 25th – Sunday, July 26th, 2026.

The 4th Aikido World Championships will be held in Jarosław, Poland, on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, 2026.

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Published May 31, 2026 14:00

Referee Training and Shodohai Cup Competition, July 5th, 2026.

A referee training seminar will be held at Shodokan Honbu Dojo on Sunday, July 5th, from 12:30 pm. Attendees are asked to arrive on time. Referee Training Session & Shodo Cup Competition: Headquarters Dojo, 5th, from 12:30 PM

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Published May 23, 2026 10:00

Review of the Phil Newcombe Cup – Malaga, Spain, May 1st – 3rd, 2026

Greetings by Nariyama Tetsuro shihan at the Opening of the Phil Newcombe Cup May 2nd 2026 On this special occasion, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the inauguration of the ‘Phil Newcombe Cup’ and sincerely appreciate the dedication and participation of everyone involved in making this tournament a reality. Phil was ‘a brother […]

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Published Apr 23, 2026 14:39

University Student and Adult Examinations – June 28th at Honbu Dojo from 13:00

Examinations for seniors/adults and university students will be held at Shodokan Honbu dojo on June 28th from 13:00. Those wishing to test are asked to submit applications to the Honbu dojo office at least one week before examination day. Those being tested are asked to arrive early at the dojo on examination day.

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Published Apr 23, 2026 14:29

Junior Examinations at Honbu Dojo, June 28th, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon

There will be a grading for Shodokan Aikido Federation juniors on June 28th, 2026, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Those wishing to test must apply at least one week before examination day. Those testing are asked to arrive at the dojo early.

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