Shoheijuku Aikido

Shoheijuku Newsletter September 2026

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With the arrival of September, the mornings and evenings have become somewhat more comfortable.　This year again, the directly managed dojos held Shochu Geiko (summer training sessions).

This year, nine dojos and two special participants from Taiwan joined the event, and the total of 71 practitioners achieved perfect attendance.

The number of Perfect Attendance Members by Dojo:

Takasago Dojo – 19
Fukuoka Dojo – 16
Hombu Dojo – 10
Fujisaki Dojo – 6
Onojo Shoheijuku – 6
Omuta Dojo – 5
Gokoku Dojo – 3
Chikushino Dojo – 2
Harima Shoheijuku – 2
From Taiwan – 2

Hita Shohei Juku

On Saturday, August 22nd, the examination and seminar for Hita Shoheijuku (Mr. Shinichiro Hashimoto, Dojo Rep) were held at the Hita City General Gymnasium. 90 people participated.

After the seminar, we enjoyed our customary “Shomonkai” yakatabune (a traditional Japanese houseboat), raising a toast over delicious food while watching cormorant fishing.

Events in September

5 Seinan Gakuin University (Katsuhiko)
5 Hibiki Dojo (Yamada)
(6 Minamata Dojo – postponed due to unforeseen circumstances)

13 Dan/Kyu Promotion Examination

  • 9:00 Door opens
  • 10:00 Examination begins
  • Fukuoka Dojo

14 Dan/Kyu Promotion Examination

  • 6:00 Door opens
  • 7:00 Examination begins
  • Takasago Dojo

14 Kasuya Shoheijuku (Kido)
15 Fukuma Ladies Dojo (Fujioka)
17 Kurume Dojo (Fujioka)
17 Koga Dojo (Yamada)
18 Fukuma Dojo (Fujioka)
18 Onojo Shoheijuku (Katsuhiko)
20 Kokura Shoheijuku (Katsuhiko)
20 Kitakyushu University Embukai (Katsuhiko)
21 Chikugo Area Examination (Katsuhiko)
21 Seminar

  • Time: 10:00
  • Fee: ￥2200
  • Fukuoka Dojo
  • Instructor: Kohei Yamada

21 Zazenkai & Yoga (Suganuma)
24 Kyushu University Training Camp (Kido)
26 Kobe Shoheijuku (Suganuma)
27 Yokohama Shomonkai (Katsuhiko)
29 Takamure Dojo (Fujioka)
30 Saga Shoheijuku (Fujioka)

Ikasarete Ikiruya Kyono Kono inochi
Ametsuchi no on Hitobito no on

“Sustained by grace, I live this life today — grateful for the blessings of heaven and earth, and the kindness of others”

— Morito Suganuma