"It's mission... to catch sight of something which has always existed .. without ever being seen by our two eyes, and express this with our own body."
—Hiroyuki Aoki, Founder

2004 marks Pacific Shintaido's third visit to this peaceful mountain top retreat. While surrounded by 355 acres of open meadows and redwood forests, guests of Mount Madonna will enjoy a 100% vegetarian menu, accommodations to suit individual needs, and 24 hour access to the onsite gymnasium dojo. Massage facilities are also available.

This word translates literally to mean "cold weather practice." A traditional Kangeiko curriculum includes kenjutsu (sword practice). Participants will have the opportunity to study kenjutsu by using the Shintaido bokutoh (wooden sword).

To register for the workshop, you can register online.

Alternatively, you can either:

1. Download just the registration form:
   • Registration Form 260 KB
2. Or, if you want to see the original printed brochure, you can download the two pages of the brochure as PDF files. If you cannot open the files, you can click on the icon below to download the Adobe Reader.
   
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Please mail your completed registration form to:

Judy MacLaren
3410 Longview Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066

Mitsuru Okada
Guest Instructor, Guest Examiner
holds the rank of Shintaido General Instructor and is Yondan in both Shintaido Bojutsu and Shintaido Karate. One of Aoki sensei's original students and member of the Rakutenkai group that started the Shintaido movement in Japan. After graduate studies in theology he became a minister. In 1982 he was elected Head Instructor of Shintaido Japan. ln 2OO2 became President of Shintaido Japan. A practicing accupuncturist and massage therapist he incorporates these disciplines with Shintaido in his ongoing exploration of the theme "True Health."

Haruyoshi F. Ito, Examiner
holds the rank of Shintaido Master Instructor and is Godan in both Shintaido Bojutsu and Shintaido Karate. One of Aoki sensei's original students and member of the Rakutenkai group in Japan. Co-founder of Shintaido of America. Founded the International Taimyo Network for Peace in 2001 and travels extensively to promote Shintaido worldwide.

Jim Sterling, Director of Instruction
holds the rank of Shintaido Senior Instructor and is Nidan in Shintaido Karate and Sandan in Shintaido Bojutsu. The former Chairman of Shintaido of America's National Technical Council, Jim has over 26 years of experience. He teaches advanced classes weekly in San Rafael where he lives with his family.

...and selected other instructors, t.b.d.

We will have an Advanced Workshop, taught by Okada Sensei, open to Shintaido Graduates and Instructors on Friday, January 16, 2004 from 8:15AM - 1:00PM at:

Boys and Girls Club, SF.
1950 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

• FRIDAY
• Advanced workshop, San Francisco
• Registration 8:15AM
• keiko 8:30AM-1:00PM
• 1950 Page Street, S.F. 94117
• Group leaders meeting
• Welcome potluck supper (optional)
• SATURDAY
• Mount Madonna check-in 8:30AM
• Brunch served 10:00AM
• Opening Ceremonies 11:00AM
• keiko(s)
• lecture
• SOA Board Members' Meeting
• SUNDAY
• keiko(s)
• examinations
• group discussions
• exam feedback
• MONDAY
• Closing ceremony ends 12:30PM
• Site departure 1:00PM

• Questions? - Contact Robin or Chris
• For assistance with transportation and housing contact Derk at 415 485-6946 x 611
• If you're not registering online, then please download a brochure and mail your registration to:

  Judy MacLaren
  3410 Longview Drive
  San Bruno, CA 94066