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Published Jul 1, 2025 10:33

The 56th All Japan Student Aikido Championships – October 19th, 2025.

The 56th All Japan Student Aikido Championships will be held at Kindai University’s Memorial Hall Annex on Sunday October 19th, 2025, from 9:00 AM Referees and officials are asked to arrive early to assist with preparation.

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Published Jun 30, 2025 12:51

September 28, 2025, Shodokan Examinations for Juniors, Students, and General Members. Followed by the Shodo-Hai Competition final.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, there will be examinations for juniors from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noonUniversity students and General Member examinations will begin at 13:00 Following the afternoon assessments, the Shodo-hai competition final will take place.

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Published Jun 30, 2025 12:30

Shodoakn Examination Division Seminar From 10:00 AM. Referee Seminar and Shodo-Hai Competition from 12:30 PM. September 14th, 2025.

On September 14th, 2025, the Shodokan Examination Division will hold a seminar from 10:00 AM. A referee workshop and Shodo-Hai competition will follow this forum, starting at 12:30 PM. Participants should register for either symposium a few days in advance. Please contact Shodokan Honbu if you have questions.

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Published Jun 26, 2025 10:33

Summer Vacation – Obon Yasumi.

From Sunday, August 10, 2025, to Saturday, August 16, 2025, Honbu Dojo will be closed for the Japanese Obon holiday. Classes will resume on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Information concerning Children’s classes during the above dates will be provided in the youth section.

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Published Jun 24, 2025 15:22

7th All Japan Youth Aikido Tournament – Sumiyoshi Budokan, July 27th, 2025.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the 7th All Japan Youth Aikido Tournament will be held at the Sumiyoshi Budokan starting from 9:00 AM. All are welcome. Referees and officials are asked to arrive early to assist with preparation.

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Published Jun 24, 2025 12:54

Referee Seminar and Shodo-Hai – July, 6th 2025

A referee training seminar will be held on July, 6th, 2025 from 12:30 PM. The seminar will be followed by SAF’s in-house dojo competition – Shodo-Hai.Registration is required prior to participation.The morning class will begin from 10:00am as usual.

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Published Jun 24, 2025 12:39

Eastern Japan Spring Training Seminar and Referee Seminar.

SAF Eastern Japan Spring Training Seminar and Referee Seminar at Seijo University ◆ Morning Seminar: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon  Instructor: Endo Sekio sensei   Suwari waza (8 Techniques) ◆ Afternoon Seminar: 13:15 – 15:15   Instructor: Omori Ryuichi shihan   Tanto Kaeshi Waza (10 Techniques) ◆ Referee Seminar – Afternoon: 3:30 PM – 5:10 […]

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Published Apr 24, 2025 16:48

Request for Donations to the Tokyo Dojo Establishment Fund

The Shodokan Aikido Federation is hoping to establish a dojo in Tokyo. Find out how you can help expanding the SAF to Japan’s capitol.

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