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Invitation to Shintaido introductory class
We want to share an invitation to an introductory Shintaido class. This is a great opportunity to learn the very basics of Shintaido. The class is suitable for absolute beginners, so if you know of anyone who might be interested, please share this invitation! However,...
Community meeting
The Shintaido of America Board of Directors and National Technical Committee invite all SOA members to a community meeting on 15 June 2025. This meeting will be held on ZOOM. Over the ninety-minute meeting, the SOA board will share updates on activities, the NTC will...
New location – Weekend to honor HF Ito
Shintaido of America is planning two keiko to celebrate H.F. Ito on the weekend of 17 & 18 May 2025. Since 1975, Ito Sensei practiced and taught Shintaido on Mt. Tam and at Ocean Beach. These are two places where he gained inspiration for his teaching. So,...
Become a Shintaido of America member!
Greetings from the board of Shintaido of America! It is time to renew your membership.Moving forward in our world, which is filled with chaos, there is an urgent need for peace. As we re-dedicate ourselves to our practice of Shintaido, let our practice bring peace...
Shintaido of America examination results
Shintaido of America Examinations were held on Monday, 20 January 2025 at Cotati Veterans Memorial Building, Cotati, CA. Examiners were Jennifer Peringer, Yondan Bojutsu, Nidan Karate and Senior Instructor and Byron Russell, Sandan Bojutsu, Nidan Karate, Nidan...
Shintaido of America – 2025 Exams
Shintaido of America is happy to announce we will be holding exams the day after Pacific Shintaido Kangeiko. Jennifer Peringer, Senior Instructor, Bojutsu Yondan, Karate Nidan and Byron Russell, Senior Instructor, Bojutsu Sandan, Karate Nidan, Kenjutsu Nidan will be...
Bohjutsu Workshop held in Cotati California
The Shoshi-no-kon bohjitsu workshop was held Sunday May 19 2024, in Cotati, California. Robert Gaston, Senior instructor and SanDan Bohjutsu taught two keiko and associated kumiboh. Sally Gaston and Nicole Masters organized the workshop. Nicole...
Official Exam Results From MATSURI 2004
Lee Seaman, Chairperson of the National Technical Council, sent in these official exam results from the recent international gasshuku, MATSURI 2004. She has indicated the country each person is from as: US=United States, J=Japan, GB=Great Britain, F=France, I=Italy....
Welcome Shintaido of America Board Members!
By Connie Borden, the Shintaido Of America Board President Welcome Jim Sterling and David Palmer as new SOA Board Members! Shintaido of America board has had several vacancies in the past few months, so we thank Jim and David for agreeing to an interim board...
Celebration of Life for HF Ito via ZOOM
As many are aware, HF Ito died on 30 December 2023, peacefully at home with his wife Nicole at his bedside.The funeral was held on 10 January in France.We are aware the community of people who studied with Ito Sensei is extensive, so we are offering a ZOOM Celebration...
Celebration of Life for Brad Larson – 10 December via ZOOM
Shintaido of America is hosting a celebration of life for Brad Larson on 10 December 2023 via ZOOM. Brad died unexpectedly at home on November 2nd at the age of 62, a victim of an apparent homicide. Asour community has experienced shock and grief, we hope for an...
Shakunetsu: Chronicles of the Creation of Shintaido, a Japanese Martial Art
Shintaido of America (SOA) is honored to announce the release of the English version of Shakunetsu; Chronicles of the Creation of Shintaido, a Japanese Martial Art. The goal of this collective biography is to provide the stories of many who studied Shintaido in...