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Welcome to the International Shinkendo Federation Home Page. We are an organization dedicated to teaching authentic Japanese swordsmanship, under the guidance and leadership of Obata Toshishiro.

The Honbu Dojo (World Headquarters) is located at 320 E. 2nd St. in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, California, USA, with authorized branches around the world.

On this page you will find information about Shinkendo Japanese swordsmanship, and about its founder and headmaster, Obata Toshishiro. There is also a listing of officially-licensed dojo around the world where you may study with us, as well as information about the Aikido and Toyama Ryu Iaido classes led by Obata-kaiso.

• The Japanese ISF website has been updated.

• The 2011 Winter ISF Newsletter has been published! -> NEW
Download (PDF) [mid-res (1.7MB)] [high-res (32MB)]

• 2012 Keiko Hajime
JANUARY 20TH-22ND, 2012
2012's Keiko Hajime Seminar will consist of instruction in Shinkendo, Aikido, Toyama-ryu Battodo, and Bojutsu, led by Toshishiro Obata-kaiso and Yukishiro-nidai soke at the Honbu Dojo in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. This seminar is open to students of all levels and experience.
Please phone or e-mail with any questions.
For the latest information on this event, please visit the seminar information page and the bulletin board thread.
Registration form [PDF] now available.
*Photo by Peter K., taken at Shinrei Dojo

For a full listing of seminars and other events, please consult the calendar. If you wish to attend a seminar, please notify your instructor.
   • JANUARY 28TH-29TH, 2012 – Atlanta, GA [Atlanta Budokan]
   • APRIL 27TH-29TH, 2012 – Netherlands [Shinkendo.nl]
   • MAY 4TH-6TH, 2012 – England [Shinkendo Aikibuken Milton Keynes]
   • JUNE 15TH-17TH, 2012 – Canada [Rimouski Dojo]

• 2011 October Instructors Seminar
OCTOBER 14TH-16TH, 2011
This year's October Instructors Seminar consisted of an intensive weekend in Shinkendo and Bojutsu, attended by a dedicated group of students and instructors.
For more information about this event, please visit the bulletin board thread.

• 2011 Blossoms in the Fall Demonstration
SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2011
The Honbu Dojo demonstrated at the Blossoms in the Fall Festival, which took place September 24th-25th in Little Tokyo.
For more information on this annual event, please visit the Cherry Blossom Festival Socal website.

• June 2011 ISF Newsletter (PDF) [mid-res] [high-res]
• March 2011 ISF Newsletter (PDF) [mid-res] [high-res]
• Toshishiro Obata: 60 Years (Click to View/Order)

Prospective students interested in studying or receiving private instruction in Japanese swordsmanship, Aikido, and/or other Japanese martial arts in the Los Angeles area can make an appointment to visit the Shinkendo Honbu Dojo in Little Tokyo.

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