Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston

Registration is now open for the Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston October Seminar, October 9th–10th, 2026!

All of the instructors featured at this seminar studied Aikido under Kanai Sensei for many years. Together, they bring decades of experience and a direct connection to his teaching. Throughout the seminar, instruction will focus on Kanai Sensei’s Aikido techniques and the continuation of his teachings.

Please see the seminar poster for the complete schedule, instructors, and registration fees.

Registration:
Sign up for the seminar here:
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-registration-form/

Saturday Lunch:
Bento lunches from Sushi Kappo Toraya in Arlington will be available to order for Saturday, October 10th. Orders must be submitted by Wednesday, October 7th.

Lunch order form:
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-lunch-form/

Dojo Location Update:
Please note that Aikido Tekkojuku has moved to the adjacent building at the same location. Please use the entrance shown in the photo and look for the Tekkojuku Aikido sign.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for two days of training and continuing Kanai Sensei’s teachings together on the mat.

Save the Date: Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston 2026 Seminar – October 9–10, 2026

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Aikido Tekkojuku Seminar, which will be held on October 9–10, 2026.

Please mark your calendar and join us for a weekend of training with an outstanding group of instructors. The seminar will begin with Friday evening classes, followed by a full day of training on Saturday.

Schedule:

Friday, October 9

6:00 PM – Yasumasa Itoh
7:00 PM – Kei Izawa

Saturday, October 10

8:30 AM – Registration
9:00 AM – Andre Brown
10:00 AM – Yasumasa Itoh
11:00 AM – Joji Sawa
12:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – TJ Hinrichs
3:00 PM – Eddie Cunha
4:00 PM – Kei Izawa
5:30 PM – Potluck Party

Registration details will be shared soon.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the mat!

We’re pleased to share the full schedule for the upcoming Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar on April 4, 2026. Registration is now officially open.

This one day seminar is dedicated to training together in remembrance of Kanai Sensei. We invite all members and friends to join us for this meaningful day of practice and community.

Registration is now open:
Please use the following link to sign up for the seminar:
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-registration-form/

We look forward to training together on the mat and continuing this tradition in memory of Kanai Sensei.

Save the Date: Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar April 4th, 2026.

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar on April 4th, 2026.

Please mark your calendar and join us for this special one day seminar as we come together to practice and remember Kanai Sensei. More details will be shared soon.

Tentative Schedule

10:00 AM – Itoh Sensei
11:00 AM – Joji Sawa

12:00 PM – Lunch

2:00 PM – To Be Determined
3:00 PM – Bob Toabe
4:00 PM – Kei Izawa

5:30 PM – Potluck

We look forward to seeing everyone on the mat.

Prior to Joining 62nd All Japan Aikido demonstration at Budokan. Photographed at Hombu dojo with Doshu and Waka sensei on May 22nd, 2025.

Join us in celebrating Bob Toabe Sensei's 50 years in Aikido at Shodokan Dojo in Beverly, MA, on Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

https://shodokan.weebly.com/

Join Us for the Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston 20th Anniversary Seminar!

We are excited to announce the schedule for the Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston 20th Anniversary Seminar, happening on September 26th-27th, 2025. This special event marks two decades of Aikido Tekkojuku, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with all of you.

Guest Instructors:

Kei Izawa, 7th dan (Aikido Tanshinjuku)
Greg O’Connor, 7th dan (Aikido Centers of New Jersey)
Wesley Clawson, 2nd dan (Meiwakan Aikido)

Tekkojuku Instructors:

Yasumasa Itoh, 7th dan
Joji Sawa, 6th dan
Don LaLiberty, 4th dan

Registration Form:
The registration form is now available. Please use the following link to sign up for the seminar:
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-registration-form/

Seminar Lunch Options:
We are offering lunch options during the seminar. This year, Sensei’s restaurant, Tampopo, will be providing lunch on Saturday, September 27th. To place an order, please use the lunch form by September 23rd.
https://aikidotekkojuku.org/seminar-lunch-form/

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing everyone there for an unforgettable seminar experience!

Kanazawa University students and their professor visited Tekkojuku to observe Itoh Sensei and the members train.

Many thanks again to The Japan Society of Boston for featuring us in their Budo series! Here is the video of the night, featuring our senior instructors Gilda Bruckman and Joji Sawa talking about their experiences and aikido philosophy.

Aikido Budo Pt 2 Join Aikido Tekkojuku of Boston in an overview of why people practice Aikido, the first of three BUDŌ Practices featured by the Japan Society of Boston. The ...

Come listen to us speak about aikido and Tekkojuku at the Budo seminar series being put on by The Japan Society of Boston on June 22!

Come learn about Aikido and its history in New England with local dojo Aikido Tekkojuku on June 22nd at 7 PM!

Register Here:
https://www.japansocietyboston.org/events/aikido:-budō-part-2