Shuharikan Dojo is the internationally certified home of Yoshinkan Aikido in St. Paul, Minnesota. We study and teach the classical (and applied) form of aikido developed by Soke Gozo Shioda, one of the first students of O-Sensei Morehei Ueshiba.
There are said to be 150 different schools of aikido; Yoshinkan is considered one of the
"hard" styles in this family. The Tokyo Riot Police are required to study Yoshinkan and
numerous police forces and many Defensive Tactics instructors base their method on it. Nevertheless, the training methods are progressive at the speed desired by the student, who begins individualized training one-on-one with a certified instructor. New students are never required by sensei to work beyond their comfort level. The intention of training is personal development: of balance and efficient use of power, physically, psychologically, and philosophically. Adults, children, specialized groups for self-defense and enforcement requirements are welcomed. Sitemap.
Updated 4/1/08
Shuharikan is proud to announce the presentation of a three day clinic in St. Paul, hosted by Amos Parker Shihan, featuring Yasuhisa Shioda Kancho of the Yoshinkan Honbu in Tokyo. Go to the Shioda – Parker Clinic Page for details and application to attend Kancho’s first visit to Minnesota and Parker Shihan’s long awaited return! Apply early, attendance will be limited.
Clinic Application (PDF - 61KB)
Please fill out form, print, and mail in with payment.
Reduced rate for applications received before April 15, 2008.
updated 4/1/08
Our March clinic included ten participants and several observers. Gordon Shumaker led the presentation/discussion session, and several of Shuharikan's sensei and students participated in mat work. Post-course surveys are in the mail, and we expect to hold another Adult Course in June (TBA). It will likely include an optional advanced section for students returning from previous courses. Thanks to all our participants!
Post-course surveys are in the mail, and we expect to hold another Adult Course with June (TBA). It will likely include an optional advanced section for students returning from previous courses.
The Winter Session began February 1 with focus on Tanto. Classes begin at 6:00 pm on Feb 1, March 7, April 2, and May 4, 2008. Although registration is officially closed, an additional 4 positions are available should others wish to join the group.
added 2/17/08
Shuharikan announces its new wiki, Shuwikikan, at https://shuwikikan.pbwiki.com. It's our members site for rapid communications. Find out if class is cancelled, if your work-group is meeting tonight, or if we're rescheduling a special class on short notice. Log in to Shuharikan Corner to get your invitation key!
added 2/10/08
The Shuharikan Newsletter is now online! It includes articles by students discussing the nature of practice & teaching of Yoshinkan. Read the December 2007 edition. We also have older versions online too, and we are always adding new (and old) issues.
Although we encourage kids to start our Saturday 9:30am classes at any time, good progress has been made by the class already this session and for those who will be testing, the test date is February 16. If family scheduling conflicts are anticipated, feel free to arrange this week for a special test February 9 or simply put off the test until the Spring Session. We do not put undue emphasis on testing for higher rank, but find that the kids frequently see testing as a positive experience!
The innovative curriculum developed by Jon Sharratt Sensei and the other teachers
is discussed on the Kids’ Classes page. This class provides kids with an opportunity to succeed at a martial art that focuses on cooperation rather than
competition. Email shuharikan@gmail.com or call 651-222-7337.
Our members site! Are you a photographer, writer, or graphic designer? Do you have a question or idea that you'd like to present to the group? If so, please send your pictures, art, articles, questions and ideas to shuharikan@gmail.com. We'll post them for everyone to share. The in-house communications center of the dojo is available to all current members at Shuharikan Corner. We will use this site for instructional, promotional, and other topical issues.
