合気道錬身会は養神館の塩田剛三先生の高弟千田務師範の指導する団体

Kanda Myojin Shrine Demonstration 2013

Aikido Renshinkai is pleased to announce that we will holding a demonstration at the Kanda Myoujin Shrine again this year as part of the Kanda festival, which is being held for the first time in 4 years.

This year’s demonstration is scheduled for Saturday May 11th at 3:30pm.

Kanda Myoujin website

Please join us for this special event!

Here are some photos from last year’s demonstration ↓
【Prayer offering】

【Instructor demonstration】

【Student demonstration】

【Chief instructor Tsutomu Chida】

【Group photos】

The Kanda Myoujin Shrine dates back 1,270 years and was important to both the warrior class and citizens of Japan, especially during the Edo period when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu paid his respects there.
It is located near Ochanomizu or Akihabara stations, Suehirocho stn on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line, and Shin Ochanomizu st on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line.

Spring Seminar on April 28th, 2013

We are pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s Aikido Renshinkai spring seminar.
Reservations may be made by emailing us here.

Date & Time: Sunday April 28th, 2013.　14：00 to 16：00
Place: Chuo-ku Sogo Sports Center (B1 Judo Dojo)
Transit：　 Toei Shinjuku Line Hamacho Station. The sports center is right outside exit A2.
Cost: 2,000 yen for Renshinkai members / 3,000 yen for non-members.

** Space is limited so please reserve your spot soon! **

Chuo Sports Center map↓

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Please join us for the after-party too!

Time: 17:00 to 19:00
Place: To be announced
Cost: 3,500 yen

We hope to see you all there!

Kagami Biraki 2013 report

Thanks to all the guests and members for the great turn out, and a special thanks to the students for all their help in making Kagami Biraki 2013 a success!
Looking forward to a great year ahead as Renshinkai heads toward its 5th anniversary!

Here are some photos from the event.

A fun time was had by all, and following the after-party some revellers changed venues and continued on into the wee hours.

See you next year!

Kagami Biraki 2013

Our 2013 Kagami Biraki demonstration will take place this Saturday, January 19th, at the Honbu Dojo.

The demonstration starts at 11am, and will be followed by an Oshiruko-kai party beginning at 12pm.
“Oshiruko” is a traditional sweet red bean paste soup.
There is an entrance fee of 1,000 yen for Renshinkai members, and 2,000 for non-members.
This is a casual event, so please feel free to come in your street clothes and enjoy the demonstration and party afterwards.

We hope to see you all there!

About Kagami Biraki:
Kagami Biraki, which means literally “Mirror Opening,” is a ceremony that dates back over 300 years to the 4th Tokugawa Shogun, who held a Sake cask breaking ceremony before going into a battle. The battle was successful and a tradition was born. It is also a New Year tradition in which Kagami Biraki refers to the opening of a Kagami mochi, the mochi rice cakes placed on Shinto alters as offerings. Martial Arts dojo traditionally also perform a demonstration as an offering.

Kangeiko (Winter Intensive Training) 2013

The dates for Kangeiko 2013 have been announced.
Start your year off right and join us for 10 hours of aikido training in which we go through all the basic technique categories in two and a half days!

Place: Chuo-ku Sogo Sports Center (B1 Judo Dojo)

January 12th (Sat.) 2013
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00

January 13th (Sun.) 2013
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
14:00-15:00
15:30-16:30

January 14th (Mon. National Holiday) 2013
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
14:00-15:00
15:30-16:30

Renshinkai Members: Free
Visitors: 500 yen per 1 hour class.

**Beginners are welcome!**

Registration is not required and there is no minimum attendance.