Join us for a special one-day event on Saturday, 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!
The schedule will be:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Training
2:00 - 5:00 pm Training
Registration for the seminar is US$100 for Full Day in person attendance, US$50 for Half Day in person attendance. Registration options are:
Use the PayPal link below
Use ZELLE to AikidoShimbokukai@gmail.com (please include a note that the payment is for the Two Views seminar and also your email address)
In person at the dojo on the day of the event
For those with financial constraints please let us know as we have some scholarship options available.
******We will also be going to a nearby restaurant after the seminar for food and fellowship. You are welcome to join us!
Instructors
Meido Moore Shihan, 7 Dan, Korinji Budo Dojo
Meido Moore Shihan has studied martial arts and meditation since 1986. He spent 6 years as uchideshi (personal apprentice) training under Fumio Toyoda Shihan. Moore Shihan has been instructing Aikido since 1991, nationally and internationally, and has founded and led several dojo. He holds the rank of 7 Dan, and has been certified as an Aikido master teacher (Shihan). Moore Shihan is also an ordained Buddhist priest and has received inka shomei. He currently serves as abbot of the Korinji Rinzai Zen temple.
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, 6 Dan, Abiding Spirit Aikikai
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan holds the rank of 6 Dan, received from Moriteru Ueshiba, Aikido Doshu. She spent over 14 years in Japan training at the Aikido World Headquarters and teaching Aikido professionally at a dojo in Tokyo. Tomoleoni Shihan is Director of Aikido Shimbokukai, an organization Officially Recognized by the Aikikai Foundation and Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. She also has yudansha ranking in Judo and Iaido and is a coauthor of the book "Along the Way", a collection of writings about training.