Shugyo: A Weekend Retreat with Meido Moore Shihan and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan
SHUGYO means the deepest possible physical and spiritual training. Join us May 2 & 3, 2026 at Korinji (www.korinji.org), a Buddhist monastery on 17 forested acres about 50 miles from Madison, Wisconsin, for a weekend of intensive shugyo focused on profound martial and spiritual disciplines:
Aikido
Iaido (Muso Shinden Ryu and Seitei Gata)
Battoho (Gunto no Soho)
Buke Sado (warrior tea ceremony)
Zen Meditation (Rinzai style)
Instruction will be given by Meido Moore Shihan and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan.
Aikido Shimbokukai 2026 Spring Instructors Intensive (livestreamed via Zoom)
Please join us on May 17, 2026 from 12:00 am-4:00 pm Central time for the 2026 Spring Instructors Intensive. This event will be held virtually via Zoom.
This one-day intensive is designed for current Aikido instructors as well as anyone interested in the teaching of Aikido. Participation is open to all — not only members and supporting members of Aikido Shimbokukai, but also individuals from any affiliation, lineage, or style.
Two Views Seminar-Garza/Tomoleoni (In Person & Livestreamed)
Please join us May 30, 2026 for a “Two Views” Seminar with instructors Bob Garza Shihan and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan. The seminar will be held at A Center for the Martial Arts, 10717 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465 and also be livestreamed. All affiliations and experience levels are welcome!
Two Views Seminar-Feder/Tomoleoni
Please join us June 13, 2026 from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Pacific Time for a “Two Views” Seminar, featuring Kayla Feder Shihan and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan. This event will be held at Aikido of Berkeley, 1514 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703. All affiliations and experience levels are welcome!
Aikido Shimbokukai 2026 West Coast Future Leaders Seminar (In Person & Virtual)
For the future development of Aikido, it's important to bring up the next generation of leaders. Join us on June 14 at Aikido of Berkeley for training with four up and coming instructors of various ranks from a variety of affiliations. All styles and affiliations are welcome! Event will be held in person and virtually!
Aikido Shimbokukai 2026 Midwest Future Leaders Seminar (In Person & Virtual)
For the future development of Aikido, it's important to bring up the next generation of leaders. Join us on June 21 at Great Lake Aikido for training with Stanley Archacki Sensei, Kay Barnes Sensei, Denis Fitzgerald Sensei, and Jaime Lam Sensei. All styles and affiliations are welcome! Event will be held in person and virtually!
Aikido Shimbokukai & Boulder Aikikai Joint Summer Camp
Please join us July 22-26, 2026 for the Aikido Shimbokukai and Boulder Aikikai Joint Summer Camp, with Special Guest Instructor Terumasa Hino Shihan, 6 Dan, Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan. All affiliations and lineages are welcome! More information at https://www.boulderaikikai.org/boulder-aikido-summer-camp
Two Views Seminar- Moore/Tomoleoni
Join us for a special one-day event on November 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central Time), featuring instruction by Meido Moore Shihan (7th Dan) and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan (6th Dan). Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from two distinguished teachers offering their individual insights and approaches! This event will be held at Daiyuzenji, located at 3717 N Ravenswood Ave #112, Chicago, IL 60613. All affiliations, levels of experience, and styles of martial arts are welcome to attend!
2026 Midwest Aikido Bridge Seminar (In Person & Live Streamed)
Please join us for the 2026 Midwest Aikido Bridge Seminar, with Instructors Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Meido Moore Shihan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, Matt Lowry Sensei, Dwight Sora Sensei, and Christi Wise Sensei. Aikido practitioners of any style and affiliation are welcome!
Breath & Budo (In Person & Live Streamed)
Please join us on March 1, from 12:00-2:00 pm Central Time, for a one day seminar on “Breath & Budo”-an introductory class on the mechanics of correct breathing which will focus on proper usage of the breath in stillness and in motion, with applications for the martial arts. This will be taught by Jim Tabor Sensei and be offered in person at Crestwood Aikido as well as virtually via Zoom.
Aikido Shimbokukai 2025 Instructors Intensive (Livestreamed via Zoom)
Please join us for the 2025 Instructors Intensive, to be held on December 7, 2025 livestreamed via Zoom.
This seminar will be for people who currently are instructors, and also anyone who has a wish to become an instructor in the future. Participation is open to not only Aikido Shimbokukai members and supporting members, but also to Aikidoists of any affiliation and lineage.
Knife Work Seminar
Please join us August 30, 2025 for this Knife Work Seminar, featuring instruction by Manuel de Joya Sensei and Matthew Lowry Sensei. This event will be held at Great Lakes Aikido, 150 Fairway Drive, Suite 156, Vernon Hills, IL.
2025 Saint Louis Aikido Bridge Seminar
Announcing the Saint Louis Aikido Bridge Seminar! July 11-13, 2025 the Aikido Institute of Mid America (AIMA) will host a Saint Louis Aikido Bridge Seminar with Instructors from The Aikido Institute of Mid America, The St. Louis Aikikai, and Aikido Shimbokukai.
All styles and affiliations and levels of experience are welcome. Attendance is not limited to Aikido practictioners.
Aikido Shimbokukai 20th Anniversary Seminar (In Person and Virtual)
Please join us for the Aikido Shimbokukai 20th Anniversary Seminar, with training held both in-person and virtually. Featuring Special Guest Instructor Terumasa Hino Shihan from Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Meido Moore Shihan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, along with others. All styles and affiliations are welcome!
2025 Midwest Aikido Bridge Seminar (In Person & Live Streamed)
Please join us for the 2025 Midwest Aikido Bridge Seminar, with Instructors Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, Kay Sandacz Sensei, John Riggs Sensei, Edward Reiff Sensei, and Faunette Johnston Sensei. Aikido practitioners of any style and affiliation are welcome!
Aikido Shimbokukai Summer Seminar 2021, with Special Guest Instructor Terumasa Hino Sensei, Aikikai Hombu Dojo
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