We will post your inquiries in the FAQ as soon as possible. Please refer to it for your reference.
Q What are the details of the workshop schedule and the requirements for participation?
A Please see below for the timeframe of the convention schedule.
Special Lecturer: Mitsuteru Ueshiba, Head of Aikido Headquarters
Dojo Instructor: Toshio Suzuki, Hombu Dojo Shihan
Requirement
Black belt AIKIKAI aikidoka under 30 years old
Program
Sep. 15(Fri.) 18:30~20:00 Seminar
（T. Suzuki Shihan from Aikido Hombu Dojo）
Sep. 16(Sat.) 10:00~12:00 Seminar
（T. Suzuki Shihan from Aikido Hombu Dojo）
14:00~16:00 Seminar
（M. Ueshiba Aikido Hombu Dojocho）
19:00~ Party
(Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium)
Sep. 17(Sun.) 10:00~11:30 Seminar
（M. Ueshiba Aikido Hombu Dojocho）
11:45~12:45 Demonstration (Enbukai)
Q What is the cost of participation?
A Please see below for the convention entry fee.
Keiko Fee: 10000yen (3days)（This amount is limited to overseas residents who apply through this site.）
Party Fee: 6000 yen
Due to the large number of applicants for the exchange party, The party has a few seats left.
Q What is the dress code for the party?
A Many international participants are scheduled to attend. In order to reduce the amount of luggage for visitors,
Please assume casual wear with no tie required. Jeans, shorts, sandals, etc. are not permitted.
Q What is the format of the demonstration (Enbukai)?
A It will be conducted in the same style as the IAF seminar demonstration (enbukai).
International participants will be grouped by country and participate in demonstration (enbukai).
Domestic participants will be grouped by region and prefecture and participate in demonstration (enbukai).
The number of participants in Enbu will be adjusted prior to the day of the event to ensure balance.
Q If I plan to take the 1st dan exam before the seminar, can I participate?
A Yes. Those who plan to take the 1st dan examination before the seminar are also welcome to participate.
We hope you will take advantage of this seminar as an encouragement for your dan promotion.
Q Do you have any special package deals for booking accommodations for the convention?
A Yes, we have a limited number of rooms available as IAF special plan.
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium Non-smoking Single room / Twin room
［Links: Urban Hotel Special Plan_IAF2023KYOTO.pdf]
For questions not addressed in the FAQs, please contact us here.
IAF International Aikido Seminar for Young Adult Executive Committee