2025 North American Jodo Seminar
Date
Friday, Dec. 5 – Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
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.
Event Location
Eastern Michigan University
Olds Robb Recreation Center
500 W Circle Drive
Ypsilanti, MI 48197 United States
(map)
The event will be held on the 3rd Floor Courts.
Event Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor - University South
3853 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Use this link to book your stay -- it already contains the group code for the block
Meals
Lunch WILL NOT be provided as part of the Seminar. There is a student center with a half dozen options about 100 yards from the recreation center where we will be training. The restaurants are on the ground floor. Choices include:
Starbucks
Build Pizza
Sono
E Dining
Mondo Subs
Smashburger
SHINSA APPLICATION
SEMINAR
Instruction will cover All Japan Kendo Federation Jodo Tandoku Dosa, Soutai Dosa, Kata
Exam preparation will be provided before the test
All Japan Kendo Federation Instructors
Hanshi 8 Dan Kojiro Koichi
Hanshi 8 Dan Otake Toshiyuki
AUSKF and CKF Instructors
Renshi 7 Dan Eric Tribe
Renshi 7 Dan Ed Chart
Renshi 7 Dan Tom Groendal
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
*** Registration Fees ***
$210.00 USD -- Seminar (all 4 days)
OR
$75.00 USD -- Single day (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.
JODO SHINSA
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
1. Any Federation President authorization letters or forms for Shinsa.
2. 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: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 --
1. Select the Single Day Registration check box.
2. Click the "Register online for this event" button
3. On the Meals and Extras page please select Saturday.
REGISTER
After you have registered, you can pay on the confirmation page or return to this page to make payment: