Shoheijuku Aikido

Shoheijuku Newsletter April 2025

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New Student Alliance Directors Workshop

On Saturday, March 1st, the workshop for the new directors of All Kyushu Student Aikido Alliance was held at Hombu Dojo. We had 8 participants.   

  • Mind for new directors
  • History of Aikido
  • Basic movements
  • Basic techniques

Onga Dojo 10th Anniversary

On Saturday, March 8th, the commemorating seminar and embukai for the 10th anniversary of Onga Dojo (Mr. Norio Nishioka, Dojo Rep) were held at Onga Minami Junior High School Martial Art Hall.

Many people from nearby dojos as well as All Kyshu Student Alliance joined us. After the events, we had a party at “Nono-an”. 

I wish the dojo’s continued success and prosperity.  

Kochi Aikido Group

On Sunday, March 23rd, a seminar for Kochi Aikido Group (Mr. Shinichi Sawamoto, Dojo Rep) was held at Kochi Prefecture Martial Art Hall.  

People from the dojos within the prefecture, the neighboring Ehime prefecture, and even from Tokyo joined us. With over 50 participants, we worked up a good sweat. After the seminar, we enjoyed talking each other as having great sake and food in Kochi. 

Onojo Shoheijuku

On Saturday, March 21, a seminar for Onojo Shoheijuku (Mr. Mitsuo Shozaki, Dojo Rep) was held at Kasugano Junior High School Martial Art Room. 

Though the class was mixed with children and adults, we had a very peaceful atmosphere.  

Tosu Shoheijuku

On Saturday, March 29th, seminar and examination for Tosu Shoheijuku (Mr. Kengo Moriyama, Dojo Rep) were held at Tosu City Gymnasium.  

As the dojo had many new members, it was a lively one-hour practice. After the events, we had a party for the first time in a long time. We smacked our lips with good food.  

Events in April

March 27 ~ April 1 –
Seminar in Canada (Yamada)
5,6 – Uji Shoheijuku (Katsuhiko)
6 – Yanagawa Dojo (Yamada)
10 – Koga Dojo (Yamada)
13 – Munakata Area (Katsuhiko)
13 – Kumamoto Dojo (Suganuma)
15 ~ 24 – 
Switzerland & Germany Seminars (Yamada)
17 – Kurume Dojo (Fujioka)
18 – Onojo Shoheijuku (Katsuhiko)
20 – Yoga & Zazenkai 
21 – Kasuya Shoheijuku (Kido)
23 – Umi Shounjuku (Fujioka)
24 – Omuta Dojo (Fujioka)
25 – Fukuma Dojo (Fujioka)
26 – Fujisaki Dojo (Suganuma)
27 – Kokura Shoheijuku (Katsuhiko)
29 – Prefecture Association Seminar
(Suganuma)

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EMBUKAI – May 3
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The embukai is coming very soon. We would like to make it a memorable event with everyone’s cooperation.

I would sincerely appreciate all your help.    

— Morito Suganuma