Join Us for the 2026 Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar!
We are pleased to share details about our upcoming Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar, which will be held on April 4, 2026.
This is a one day seminar dedicated to training together in remembrance of Kanai Sensei. We invite all members and friends to join us for this special event.
Guest Instructors:
- Kei Izawa, 7th dan (Aikikai Tanshinjuku)
- Bob Toabe, 6th dan, Shodokan Dojo
- Bob Whelan, 6th dan, Shodokan Dojo
Tekkojuku Instructors:
- Yasumasa Itoh, 7th dan
- Joji Sawa, 6th dan
Schedule
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:30 am – Registration
10:00 am – Itoh
11:00 am – Sawa
12:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Whelan
3:00 pm – Toabe
4:00 pm – Izawa
5:30 pm – Potluck party
Fees
Members: $50
Non-members: $70
Registration Now Open:
The registration form is now available. Please use the following link to sign up for the seminar:
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-registration-form/
Seminar Lunch Options:
We are offering lunch options during the seminar. This year, Sensei’s restaurant, Tampopo, will be providing lunch on Saturday, April 4. To place an order, please use the lunch form by March 31st.
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-lunch-form/
We look forward to training together on the mat and continuing this tradition in memory of Kanai Sensei.