Shoheijuku Newsletter April 2026

The 37th Shoheijuku Aikido Embu Taikai

On April 29, a public holiday, the 37^th Shoheijuku Embu Taikai will be held at the newly constructed Fukuoka Budokan.

This year as well, we have held numerous planning meetings, under the leadership of Executive Committee Chairman, Takato Kanado.

With everyone’s cooperation, we are confident in creating an embukai that all can enjoy.

We hope many people will join us and enjoyu watching the Shoheijuku Aikido.

Aikido Seishokan

On Sunday, March 1, the examination and seminar for Aikido Seishokan (Mr. Junji Murata, Dojo Rep) were held at Hitoyoshi Sports Palace Budo Room.

Over 50 participants from nearby dojos joined us.

Chikugo Area Examination & Seminar

On March 20, a public holiday, the examination and seminar for dojos in the Chikugo area were held at the Kurume Arena Budojo.

All the Chikugo area dojos participated, and a gathering was held after the event.

Kochi Prefecture Aikido Group

On Sunday, March 22, I was invited to the Kochi Prefecture Aikido Group (Mr. Shigehiro Ito, Dojo Rep), where more than 60 people participated.

After the event, we enjoyed some of Kochi’s well-known sake together.

In April, the dojo’s representative will change to Mr. Tamotsu.

Onojo Shoheijuku

On Friday, March 27, a seminar was held for Onojo Shoheijuku (Mr. Mitsuo Shozaki, Dojo Rep) at Kasugano Junior High School in Kasuga City.