Become the instructor you can be — an immersive, live-in week of technical skills and teaching methods in Tokyo, Japan.
Location: Sengenkan Honbu Dojo. 3F Takayama Bldg, 2-28-8 Kami-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Two Program Dates — Tokyo, 2027
Choose the session that works best for you. Both programs offer 8 nights accommodation and 7 days of intensive instruction. Space is strictly limited to 16 participants.
Session 1
March 23–29, 2027
Arrive March 22 · Depart March 30
Session 2
April 8–14, 2027
Arrive April 7 · Depart April 15
An Immersive Week in Japan
This "uchideshi-lite" program is designed for Aikido teachers and aspiring teachers who seek to become better instructors. Generous evening times allow participants to explore and enjoy Japan's rich cultural experiences and visit other Dojos.
What the Program Offers
Technical Skills
Deepen your Aikido technique under the guidance of proven Dojochos and high-ranking instructors.
Teaching Methods
Learn proven instructional frameworks to enhance your ability to teach and lead your dojo effectively.
Cultural Immersion
Evening free time to explore Tokyo's Dojos, onsens, temples, neighbourhoods, cuisine, and centuries of martial arts heritage.
Learn from Proven Dojochos
Train alongside elite instructors in an intimate, focused environment. With only 16 participants, every member receives meaningful attention and mentorship throughout the week.
Meet Your Instructors
The Academy brings together a distinguished faculty of high-ranking Aikido instructors, joined by special guests throughout the week.
Greg Pun - Program Lead
5th Dan
Saburo Takashima - Program Co-Lead
7th Dan
Andrew McBride - Program Co-Lead
7th Dan
High Ranking Guest Instructor(s)
At the Historic Sengenkan Dojo
Training takes place at the Sengenkan, the historic dojo of legendary Gozo Shioda — one of the most revered figures in Aikido history. Training in this space is a rare and profound honor for any serious Aikido practitioner.
Program at a Glance
Max Participants
Strictly limited for an intimate, high-quality experience.
Days of Instruction
Intensive daily training with elite instructors.
Nights Accommodation
Live-in format for full immersion in the program.
Lead Instructors
Plus special guest instructors throughout the week.
Program Fee
¥100,000 yen per participant per program, covering 8 nights accommodation and 7 days of full instruction at the Sengenkan and dinner on the last night of each program.
Become the Instructor You Can Be
This is a rare opportunity to train intensively in Japan, at a legendary dojo, under world-class instructors — in a group of just 16 dedicated practitioners.
Program 1
March 23–29, 2027
Arrive March 22, Depart March 30
Program 2
April 8–14, 2027
Arrive April 7, Depart April 15
2027 Aikido Instructors Academy