Published Aug 18, 2021 13:56
SAF Update and Patreon Annoucement
Regarding current training at Shodokan Honbu; details on our Patreon, which has instructional videos and live streamed training sessions.
Published May 22, 2020 22:52
Announcement of Shodokan Hombu Reopening + Special Practice Procedure
We hope that all Shodokan members are doing well during these unusual times. Based on the instructions from Osaka Prefectural Government, Shodokan will remain closed until Friday 29th May. Adult classes will resume from Saturday 30th May. All classes will be reduced to one hour. For juniors, special classes with restricted numbers will be established. These […]
Published May 15, 2020 23:24
***Notice of Extension to Special Temporary Closure ***
Following the Government’s Emergency Declaration, Shodokan will extend its period of special temporary closure until Thursday 21st May.Regarding the possible reopening from Friday 22nd May, we hope to give you more details when possible. We thank all our members for their continued understanding at this time. Shodokan
Published May 5, 2020 15:03
***Notice of Extension to Special Temporary Closure ***
Following the Government’s extension of the period of the Emergency Declaration, Shodokan Hombu dojo will also extend its period of special temporary closure past the originally announced date of Wednesday 6th May a further 8 days, until Thursday 14th May. Regarding the possible reopening from Friday 15th May, we hope to give you more details […]
Published Apr 9, 2020 08:23
*** Notice of Temporary Closure Due to Government COVID-19 Guidelines ***
Following the government’s Emergency Declaration, and also to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19, both children and adult’s classes at Shodokan Hombu Dojo will be cancelled from Thursday, April 9th through Wednesday, May 6th. April’s monthly fee will be transferred to May. We ask for your understanding at this time, and hope […]
Published Apr 3, 2020 22:58
*** 04/12 Referee Meeting and Shodohai Cancellation***
In order to reduce transmission of COVID-19, Shodokan Hombu Dojo will be cancelling the scheduled referee training session and Shodohai Competition on April 12th, 2020. We are currently considering moving the date to May 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Published Apr 3, 2020 22:50
***Regular Workshop (04/05) Cancellation***
In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Shodokan Hombu Dojo will be cancelling the regularly scheduled training session on April 5th, 2020. Regular classes will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 15:30. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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 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 […]