About
Held from December 5-8, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan, this event is a major gathering for practitioners of Jodo, the Japanese art of the short staff. Hosted by the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) the seminar features instruction from six teachers, including two distinguished 8th Dan Hanshi from Japan.
The seminar will cover Kihon (basic techniques), the 12 Seitei Jodo kata, and testing requirements for rank advancement. It's a rare opportunity to train under top-level instructors and deepen your understanding of standard Jodo practices.
Shinsa will be offered up to 4th Dan. Shinsa Registration is now closed (Nov. 5).
Instructors
All Japan Kendo Federation
Hanshi 8 Dan Otake Toshiyuki
Hanshi 8 Dan Kojiro Koichi
All United States Kendo Federation
Renshi 7 Dan Tom Groendal
Canadian Kendo Federation
Renshi 7 Dan Eric Tribe
Renshi 7 Dan Ed Chart
Fees
Seminar - Early
$210.00 USD
All four days
Seminar - Standard
$285.00 USD
All four days
Single day - Early
$75.00 USD
Saturday or Sunday
Single day - Standard
$150.00 USD
Saturday or Sunday
Payment options for sending fees are as follows: Paypal: peter.boylan@mikoryu.org
Zelle: peterwboylan@gmail.com
Venmo: @peterwboylan -- Please leave “Turn on for purchases” unchecked.
International visitors may pay cash in USD at check-in.
Attending
Schedule
Friday - December 5: 12:00 to 5:00pm Saturday - December 6: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday - December 7: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday - December 8: 9:00am to 1:00pm
JODO SHINSA
Shinsa Registration is NOW CLOSED
Shinsa will take place on December 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Shinsa Registration will close on November 5, 2025. At this time registration, test questions, and Federation approval paperwork must be submitted.
***Eligibility Requirements***
Current AUSKF, CKF or FIK Membership. Foreign attendees may test with permission of their Federation president and copy of menjo. Upload menjo copy to the registration website.
DOCUMENTATION
Send the following documents to sscherr319@proton.me
- Any Federation President authorization letters or forms for Shinsa.
- All examination essays.
AUSKF shinsa candidates must be in good standing (fees paid, etc) to be accepted for examination. This status will be verified by AUSKF staff.
Required techniques for each rank 1-Kyu
Individual Kihon (6 total):
1-4 (Honte Uchi through Kaeshi Tsuki) 7 (Kuritsuke) 10 (Tsukihazushiuchi)
Kata: 1-3 (jo and tachi)
1-Dan – Kata 2-6 2-Dan – Kata 3-7 3-Dan – Kata 5-9 4-Dan – Kata 7-11
Testing Fee Schedule:
Kyu 17 years and under - $30.00 Kyu 18 years and above - $40.00 1-Dan - $50.00 2-Dan - $60.00 3-Dan - $70.00 4-Dan - $80.00
Menjo Fee Schedule: Menjo Fees will be paid upon successful completion of Shinsa via Paypal.
Kyu 17 years and under - $20.00 Kyu 18 years and above - $30.00 1-Dan - $50.00 2-Dan - $60.00 3-Dan - $80.00 4-Dan - $100.00
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION
This option only is meant for one day of admission to the Seminar.
INSTRUCTIONS –
- Select the Single Day Registration check box.
- Click the “Register online for this event” button
- On the Meals and Extras page please select Saturday.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration is not currently available.
Please contact info@shinken.cc if you have questions about the registration process.
