Shodokan Musashino
Shodokan Musashino was established in 2000 under the Japan Aikido Association (JAA) as well as the Shodokan Aikido International Network.
Aikido is a modern Japanese Martial Art developed by Morihei Ueshiba from ancient Jujutsu styles. Shodokan Aikido is a style founded by Kenji Tomiki, one of his earliest students. It incorporates both formal paired kata training and "freestyle" randori.
Randori is important since it teaches us to apply and counter techniques under difficult circumstances. Unlike Judo randori, which includes grappling and throwing techniques, Shodokan randori uses striking and joint techniques.
If you'd like to come to Tokyo for Aikido practice, we'd welcome you anytime!
Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you have!
About Us - Top
Shodokan Musashino was founded by Ryuichi Sato Sensei May, 2000.
Conveniently located close to Kichijoji Station (JR line, Keio Inokashira line) in Musashino city, Tokyo, we specialize mainly in the guidance of "kata" and "randori". We find that each balances the other well.
We have had excellent results in some tournaments. Of course, they've been both Randori and Kata!
If you'd like to come to Tokyo for Aikido practice, we'd welcome you anytime!
Instructors- Top
The head instructor is Ryuichi Sato Sensei (6th Dan).
The assistant instructor is Kiyoe Oomori Sensei (4th Dan).
Ryuichi Sato Sensei's Bio
Ryuichi Sato Sensei was born in Tokyo. He attended Kokushikan University and quickly became a member of the aikido club. It was here that he had a fateful encounter with Tetsuro Nariyama Shihan that determined his future.
In his fourth year of university, he was selected captain of Kokushikan University Aikido Club.
After graduation, he entered a graduate school of Sports Systems to research Aikido in a more scientific manner.
However, because he wanted a higher level of training, he enrolled in the Shodokan Honbu Dojo of Tetsuro Nariyama Shihan in Osaka to master his technique.
He finished the training of four years there and went on to establish his own dojo in Tokyo in 2000.
Schedule- Top
| Tuesday |
7:30 - 9:00pm |
Kichijoji dojo |
| Saturday |
8:30 - 10:00pm |
Kichijoji dojo |
| Sunday & Holiday |
7:00 - 8:30pm |
Musashino public gymnasium dojo |
| Other weekdays |
7:30 - 9:00pm |
Musashino public gymnasium dojo |
The schedule is subject to change. Please check here (ONLY Japanese).
If you want to come our practice, please feel free to contact us. We'll let you know the schedule.
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Locations and Directions- Top
We have two dojos (Kichijoji dojo and Musashino public gymnasium dojo) which are at West Tokyo.
Kichijoji dojo
1-6-1 Gotenyama #Kichijoji Sun Plaza Bld 1F
Musashino city, Tokyo 180-0005
From Shinjuku(JR-EAST) or Shibuya(Keio Inokashira Line) :
Get off at Kichijoji Station on JR Chuo Line, Sobu Line (Eidan Subway Tozai Line) or Keio Inokashira Line.
Approx.5 min. on foot from Kichijoji Station south exit.
Musashino public gymnasium dojo
5-11-20 Kichijoji Kita Machi #Musashino public gymnasium 4F
Musashino city, Tokyo 180-0001
From Shinjuku(JR-EAST) :
Get off at Mitaka Station on JR Chuo Line, Sobu Line (Tokyo Metro Subway Tozai Line).
Take Kanto Bus from North Exit bus depot (No.1) at Mitaka Station.
After approx. 10 min., get off at Musashino Shiyakusho-mae bus stop.
Transportation Information :)
JR-EAST------http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Keio Line------http://www.keio.co.jp/
Tokyo Metro---http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/index.html
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