Activities

One of the functions the Aikido Shimbokukai fulfills is the legitimization of rank promotions through Aikido World Headquarters. All ranks will be registered with the Aikido Shimbokukai and recognized by Aikido World Headquarters. Dan ranks will be registered through the Aikido Shimbokukai with Aikido World Headquarters through our Director/Hombu Liaison.

Other activities we support are various seminars and training events through the year. We strive to organize training opportunities with instructors of various backgrounds and lineages, to thereby enhance and expand growth and exchange. We will also arrange for trips to Hombu Dojo, International Aikido Federations events, etc., so members can experience a variety of activities and participate in a variety of training. Members are encouraged to participate in these activities.

We do not limit our members from attending other organizations’ events, or from enjoying exchanges of training and friendship with others. In fact, we encourage our members to follow whatever path appeals to them in the development of their own Aikido.

The Aikido Shimbokukai wishes to transcend organizational and political boundaries and looks to interact with other organizations for the purpose of sharing training and promoting Aikido. We wish to work together with other groups in the spirit of Aiki, and support each other in the development and promotion of Aikido through seminars and other activities, while still respecting various organizational affiliations. We welcome inquiries and suggestions of further ways to develop in this manner.