Membership Benefits
SOA creates educational resources—including books, videos, and our digital newsletter Body Dialogue—to help students and instructors deepen their practice. We also certify instructors and teaching assistants, and we help build relationships between shintaido communities in North America and around the world.
If you’d like to learn more about the structure and history of Shintaido of American, visit About SOA.
“Shintaido has a profound effect on both the body and spirituality of its followers. It can bring peace of mind, soul, and body in a chaotic world that is constantly changing.”
~ Professor Emeritus George Athan Billias
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Membership Benefits
Shintaido of America (SOA) is a nonprofit organization that relies on volunteer energy and member support to keep Shintaido growing across North America. Becoming a member is the most effective way to stay connected to the wider shintaido community and to help ensure this art continues to thrive.
As a member, you help make possible:
- national and regional workshops
- curriculum and technical development
- new publications, videos, and podcasts
- grants that support instructors
- assistance for new and emerging groups
- essential administrative support that keeps SOA running
Your membership directly strengthens the network that supports every class, every instructor, and every student.
As a member, you also receive:
- email updates when new Body Dialogue articles are published
- access to curriculum and technical materials
- eligibility to apply for scholarships for national events
- eligibility to take Shintaido certification examinations
Membership is more than a subscription — it’s a way to deepen your connection, support the community, and take your practice further.
Becoming a Member
You can join or renew Shintaido of America membership online in our Store /Membership.
there are options available to pay on-line or by check.