Published Aug 1, 2018 09:45
Tribute to Phil Newcombe
Tribute to Phil. He will always be remembered as the person who represented Shodokan Aikido in the UK and Spain. A man whose devotion to Shodokan was famed and still inspires Aikidoka around the world today. He is a true friend. He is a legend. He is Phil Newcombe. Phil’s decades-long relationship with Aikido began […]
Published May 9, 2018 12:52
Koshiyama Cup – April 28th & 29th 2018
Aikidoka from around the world compete at the 2018 Koshiyama Cup held in Geneva, Switzerland, April 2018
Published Oct 10, 2017 20:44
Shodokan’s 50th Anniversary Report
In Osaka on sunny and warm Sunday, October 8th, 2017, more than 250 Aikidoka – both adult and children – from around Japan as well as overseas, gathered in the municipal gymnasium to celebrate the 50 years that have passed since the birth of Honbu dojo. Yes folks, 50 years ago Tomiki Shihan established Shodokan […]
Published Sep 17, 2017 14:38
Bon Voyage Darius
September 17th, 2017 was the last training session in Honbu for UK visitor Darius Zarrabian. All Honbu members wish him well and the best of luck in his future endeavors. Darius attended Shihan’s seminar in London on August 17th, 2017 and followed it up by making the trip to Shodokan Honbu to continue his practice. […]
Published Sep 2, 2017 14:08
Finland Shodokan making the News
Since gaining his shodan, Juha-Matti Ahola has worked hard promoting Shodokan Aikido in Finland, and it appears his efforts have been rewarded. Recently a Finnish newspaper published an article about Shodokan Aikido. Well done Juha-Matti Ahola and congratulations.We, here in Honbu, are sure your club will continue to grow in membership and we look forward to […]
Published Aug 29, 2017 20:27
Report on the 1st Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation Championships.
From the 18th to 20th of August, 2017 aikidoka from around the world and from various associations gathered at the Sportsdock of East London University to compete in the Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation’s first international championship competition. For three days participants challenged each other in team events as well as individual Aikido contests. The atmosphere in […]
Published Jul 25, 2017 13:05
Welcome Sara Kovacs
Shodokan Honbu welcomes Sara Kovacs to the dojo. Sara arrived in Osaka a couple of weeks ago to train and brush up her Aikido skills. So, who exactly is this lady from the United Kingdom? Let’s learn. Sara was born and raised in Hungary. She grew up during the Cold War when international travel was […]
Published Apr 5, 2017 09:22
Shodokan Aikido Federation Membership Guidelines.
(NPO) Shodokan Aikido Federation President Nariyama Tetsuro Chief of the Board of Directors Yamagata Masaaki Deputy Chief of the Board of Directors Omori Ryuichi (NPO) Shodokan Aikido Federation Membership Registration Guidelines We would like to use this opportunity to explain our policy towards membership as well as the procedure to apply […]
Published Mar 13, 2017 13:04
Shodokan Spring Camp Report
Osaka Station. It was 9:20 am Saturday, March 4th, 2017 when about twenty of us gathered in Osaka Station – most of us were early while one of us was late. At around 9:35, Sakai sensei counted the heads of those present and led us across the cement floor to the JR entrance – the clacking […]
Published Mar 2, 2017 13:13
Honbu Dojo Schedule and Monthly Fees Changes.
To all Shodokan Aikido Federation Members: Due to a variety of different reasons, we have decided to make a few changes, and hopefully, improvements to the monthly fees and weekly training schedule. These changes will be effective from April 1st, 2017. General Classes: Early Morning Classes: 7:00 am – 8:00 am. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Mid-Morning […]