Published Nov 4, 2026 17:09
New Year Closure. Sunday, December 27th, 2026 – Monday, January 4th, 2027
Shodokan Honbu Dojo will be closed for the New Year vacation period from Sunday, December 27th, 2026 until Monday, January 4th, 2027. Training will recommence on Tuesday, January 5th, at 7:00 AM. Happy New Year to all Shodokan Aikidoka in Japan and around the world.
Published Nov 4, 2026 17:01
Year-End Cleaning of Honbu Dojo. Saturday, December 26th, 2026.
Cleaning will take place at Shodokan Honbu Dojo on Saturday, December 26th, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. Those who are available are requested to help clean the dojo in preparation for the New Year.
Published Nov 4, 2026 16:54
The Final Honbu Dojo Practice Session for the Year, December 25th, 2026. From 19:00
The Final Training Session of the Year at Hombu Dojo will be on December 25th at 7:00 pm. Merry Christmas, all Shodokan Aikidoka.
Published Nov 4, 2026 16:48
Year-End Party – Bonenkai. December 20th, from 17:00
After the joint examinations on December 20th, 2026, we will hold a year-end party in the dojo from 5:00 PM. Members may be asked to contribute funds for food and drink.
Published Nov 4, 2026 16:42
Joint Youth, General Members, and University Student Examinations – December 20th, 2026.
The final Joint 2026 examinations will be held at Honbu Dojo on December 20th, 2026. The youth division examinations will be held from 9:00 am followed by the general members’ and university students’ examinations from 13:00. Those wishing to test are asked to apply at the Honbu office at least one week prior to the […]
Published Nov 4, 2026 16:11
46th Kansai Student Aikido Novice Tournament – Sumiyoshi Budokan, December 6th, 2026.
The 46th Kansai Student Aikido Novice Tournament will be held at the Sumiyoshi Budokan on December 6th, 2026. Start Time: 10:00 am. Competitors are asked to arrive early to check in. Tournament staff and referees are also asked to arrive early to help set up. If you have questions, please contact the Shodokan Honbu office. […]
Published Oct 15, 2026 07:43
Sunday, November 15th, 2026: Dojo Closed for the 51st Kansai Aikido Tournament.
There will be no regular practices onSunday, 15 th November 2026, as the 51stKansai Aikido Tournament will be held atAbeno Sports Center.Sorry for the inconvenience.Those who wish to participate in this event, please contact the Honbu office.
Published Sep 18, 2026 15:59
Sponsorship Requests for the 51st Kansai Aikido Competition – Sunday, November 15th, 2026
We will be producing a printed program for this competition and plan to include sponsorship advertisements at the end of the booklet. Please see the details below for submitting advertisements.We would greatly appreciate your cooperation and support. ◆ Submission DeadlineTuesday, November 3, 2026 (National Holiday) ◆ Payment of Sponsorship FeesPlease remit payment to the following […]
Published Sep 18, 2026 15:51
51st Kansai Aikido Competition – Sunday, November 15th, 2026.
We are pleased to announce the 51st Kansai Aikido Competition, as outlined below. We encourage everyone to participate. Date/Time: Sunday, November 15, 2026; 9:30 AM – approx. 4:00 PM Venue: Abeno Sports Center 5-minute walk south along the Hankai Line from Tennoji Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line) (behind Abeno Belta) 1-minute walk from Exit 7 […]
Published Sep 16, 2026 09:03
25th Fukushima Prefecture Youth Aikido Competition – November 7th, 2026
Fukushima Reconstruction Commemoration – FY2026Guidelines for the 25th Fukushima Prefecture Youth Aikido Competition (3) Mixed Team Competition by Category (Up to 2 teams per organization allowed)No. Category Eligibility and Categories15 Elementary School Division Elementary school students (① Prescribed Demonstration, ② Girls’ Randori, ③ Boys’ Randori)16 Junior High School Division Junior high school students (① Prescribed […]