Shobukan Dojo is pleased to announce our Winter Seminar with Mitsugi Saotome Sensei and Penny Bernath Sensei! The dates for the seminar are February 19-21, 2027.
Saotome Shihan, 8th dan is one of the only remaining living students of the founder of Aikido, and is the founder of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). He continues to be active as a teacher, presiding over the annual ASU Winter and Summer Camps and select seminars throughout the year.
Penny Bernath Shihan, 7th dan is one of the most senior teachers in the United States Aikido Federation (UASF) and a member of the USAF Technical Committee. She regularly teaches seminars throughout the country and abroad and is the co-chief instructor (with Peter Bernath Shihan, 8th dan) at Florida Aikikai.
Shobukan Dojo welcomes aikido practitioners from all organizations to this premier event. Attendance is limited to 60 people and there will be a banquet dinner (included in the registration fee) at the dojo on Saturday evening, February 20.
February 19th- 21th, 2027, at Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, DC.
Registration Details
This event is limited to 60 participants, with the first class beginning Friday at 6:00 pm.
Schedule
Friday evening
6-7:30 Bernath
Saturday
10-11 Bernath
11-12 Saotome
3-5 Bernath
7 Banquet Dinner
Sunday
10-11 Bernath
11-12 Saotome
Full registration cost of $250 USD includes one (1) seat at a banquet dinner on Saturday evening.
Dojo housing is available for $15 per night.
Dojo housing is available with dojo members upon request.
Cancellations
Send cancellations, housing requests, and waiting list requests to: manager@aikido-shobukan.org