The final practice in 2025
The Setagaya Branch of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu held its final practice session of 2025 on Thursday, December 25th. This marks the successful conclusion of a year of training. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those involved for their support and cooperation.
6th Anniversary of the establishment
Today marks the 6th anniversary of the Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Setagaya Branch. We are able to reach this milestone thanks to the support of everyone involved with the dojo, and as branch chief, I would like to express my sincere gratitude. Over the past 6 years, we have practiced for over 700 days, with over 60 […]
Meiji Jingu Dedication and the 90th Anniversary Commemorative Demonstration of the Japan Kobudo Promotion Society
On November 3, 2025, a dedication demonstration will be held at the lawn area of the West Approach to Meiji Jingu (or the Shiseikan Kendo Dojo in case of rain), featuring member schools of the Japan Kobudo Promotion Society, including Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu.
Participating in the dedication demonstration at the Yasukuni Jinja Mitama Festival
On July 15, 2025, 60 members of 16 schools affiliated with the Japan Kobudo Promotion Association, including Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, performed a dedication demonstration at the Yasukuni Jinja Mitama Festival. (Japan Kobudo Promotion Association website: https://kobushin.jp/news/202507153715/ Headquarters Website: https://www.daitohryu.com/all/info/2503) In front of the spirits of those who are the foundation of this country enshrined at Yasukuni Jinja, we offered […]
Dexterity and Clumsiness
In Budo, sometimes there are people who can watch a technique and immediately imitate it. This is “eyes” for watching techniques and the ability to control the body. In other words, it can be said to be the “ability to steal” that is important in practicing Budo. They might be called “dexterous”. On the other […]
43rd Japan Kobudo Demonstration in Asakusa
On Saturday, April 19th, 2025, the 43rd Japan Kobudo Demonstration in Asakusa will be held at the Taito Riverside Sports Center, and demonstrations will be held by the member schools of Japan Kobudo Promotion Society including Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu. For more information, please see Japan Kobudo Promotion Society website.(Program) https://kobushin.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/18ebc82b8f913d3381dff00ae763f6c3.pdf(Demonstration order list) https://kobushin.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4164395cd4af4716340c0c90a31762fc.pdf 共有:
Happy New Year
Happy New Year. This year is the ”year of the snake” in the oriental world. The snake has the meaning of “rebirth”, “change” and “wisdom”. At the Setagaya branch, after celebrating its fifth anniversary last year, we will make a new start and make changes with our wisdom to aim for further growth and development […]
The final practice in 2024 and Promotion Examination
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Setagaya branch held the kyu promotion examinations from December 19th to 24th, and had its final practice in 2024 on December 26th (Thu). In the promotion examination, the basics (etiquette, posture, standing and sitting, shikko, ukemi and atemi), understanding, practice, and effectiveness of Hiden-Mokuroku-Ikkajo techniques, and spirit, training trakrecord and improvement, etc. were […]