Seminar Information & Forms
Training seminars are held four times each year at the ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo in Los Angeles, CA, USA. In January there is Keiko Hajime (open to all members), in May and October there are the two annual Instructors Seminars,
and in August there is Shochu-Geiko (open to all members). Specific dates and schedules for these seminars are posted as they approach on the homepage, the seminars and events calendar,
and the discussion forums. These seminars are led by Obata Toshishiro-kaiso and Obata Yukishiro-nidai sōke, and attendees are instructed in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama Ryu Battodo, and Bojutsu.
In addition to the quarterly seminars hosted at the Honbu Dojo, Obata-kaiso and Yukishiro-sōke frequently travel all over the world to conduct seminars at shibu dojo.
If you are interested in attending a seminar, please notify your instructor or the Honbu Dojo and submit a registration form (see below). For the latest schedule of upcoming seminars and other events, please consult the seminars and events calendar.
2024 Keiko Hajime Seminar
From January 12th-14th, 2024, the ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo in Los Angeles will be hosting our annual Keiko Hajime Seminar. The seminar consists of three days of training in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama-ryū Battōdō, and Bōjutsu,
under the direct leadership of Obata Toshishiro-kaiso and Yukishiro-nidai sōke. This seminar is open to students and instructors of all experience levels. 2024 May Instructor's Seminar
From May 17th-19th, 2024 (tentative), the ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo in Los Angeles will be hosting our annual May Instructors Seminar. The seminar consists of three days of training in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama Ryu Battodo, and Bojutsu,
under the direct leadership of Obata Toshishiro-kaiso and Yukishiro-nidai sōke. This seminar is open to instructors and advanced students. 2024 Shochū-Geiko Seminar and Nisei Week Parade
From August 9th-11th, 2024 (tentative), the ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo in Los Angeles will be hosting our annual Shochū-Geiko Seminar. The seminar consists of three days of training in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama Ryu Battodo, and Bojutsu,
under the direct leadership of Obata Toshishiro-kaiso and Obata Yukishiro-nidai sōke. This seminar is open to students and instructors of all experience levels. 2024 October Instructor's Seminar and Kaiso's Birthday
From October 18th-20th, 2024 (tentative), the ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo in Los Angeles will be hosting our annual October Instructors Seminar. The seminar consists of three days of training in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama Ryu Battodo, and Bojutsu,
under the leadership of Obata Toshishiro-kaiso and Yukishiro-nidai sōke. This seminar is open to instructors and advanced students.
More information about this seminar, including how to register, is listed below.
DATES: January 12-14th, 2024
LOCATION: ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo
SCHEDULE: Fri. 12-4pm; Sat. 9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm; Sun. 9am-12pm (subject to change)
SEMINAR FEE: $175 pre-registered by January 1st, 2024; $200 at the door
TO REGISTER: please complete and send in registration form (see below)
Seminar Form
DATES: May 17th-19th (tentative)
LOCATION: ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo
SCHEDULE: Fri. 12-4pm; Sat. 9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm; Sun. 9am-12pm (subject to change)
SEMINAR FEE: $175 pre-registered by April 1st, 2024; $200 at the door
TO REGISTER: please complete and send in registration form (see below)
Seminar Form
DATES: August 9th-11th, 2024 (tentative)
LOCATION: ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo
SCHEDULE: Fri. 12-4pm; Sat. 9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm; Sun. 9am-12pm (subject to change)
SEMINAR FEE: $175 pre-registered by August 1st, 2024; $200 at the door
TO REGISTER: please complete and send in registration form (see below)
Seminar Form
DATES: October 18-20, 2024 (tentative)
LOCATION: ISF/AB/KTRR Honbu Dojo
SCHEDULE: Fri. 12-4pm; Sat. 9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm; Sun. 9am-12pm (subject to change)
SEMINAR FEE: $175 pre-registered by October 1st, 2024; $200 at the door
TO REGISTER: please complete and send in registration form (see below)
Seminar Form
The paper registration form and seminar fee must be submitted to the Honbu Dojo directly. Electronic submission is not available at this time.
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Please direct questions and comments to:
Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship Honbu Dojo – World Headquarters
2801 E 4th St. • Los Angeles, CA 90033
