Shoheijuku Newsletter November 2025

Munakata Area Examination & Seminar

On Sunday, October 5^th, the examination and seminar for the Munakata area dojos were held at Okagaki Town Martial Arts Hall. 
A total of 48 children and 8 adults participated in the examinations.

Osaka Shomonkai

On Saturday, October 11^th, the examination and training session for Osaka Shomonkai (Mr. Hiroki Takeda, Dojo Rep) were held at Senri Gymnasium. The event was well attended, with over 50 participants from the nearby dojos, as well as from the Chubu and Kyushu regions.

Gokoku Shrine Festival Dedication Embukai

On October 13^th (a stat holiday) the autumn festival was held at Gokoku Shrine in Roppon-matsu, Chuo Ward, and a dedication embukai was held.

Dojos from around the city, along with representatives from the Student Alliance, participated and performed dedication embus.

Uwajima Shoheijuku

On Sunday, October 19^th, the examination and training session for Uwajima Shoheijuku (Mr. Tetsuya Imura, Dojo Rep) were held at Uwajima City General Gymnasium. 

Shinichiro Sawamoto Shihan and 6 members from Kochi Prefecture joined us as well. The event was crowded with many participants, from elementary school students to the elderly.  

Nagasaki Shomonkai

On Saturday, October 25^th, the examination and seminar for Nagasaki Shomonkai (Mr. Atsushi Maeda, Dojo Rep) were held at Nagasaki Prefectural Martial Arts Hall. 

Many people from Fukuoka also participated, making it a lively event.

The social gathering after the event was also very lively, with lots of questions being asked since it only happens once a year.