National Shintaido Events

Here is a list of British Shintaido past events.

2011

BS Daienshu 2011, Fri 27th to Sun 29th May 2011, Douai Abbey, near Reading
The main annual residential event of British Shintaido
College Spring meeting, Sat 5th & Sun 6th February 2011, Stroud
A 2 day event to deepen Shintaido practice for all instructors &: assistants.
BS Kangeiko, 8th & 9th January 2011, Douai Abbey, with Masashi Minagawa.
Contact Katrina Horne

2010

BS Autumn exam event (open to all), Sun 26th September 2010, Bourne Hall, Farnham, 10am - 6pm
A one day event with an extended workshop on the theme on Tenshingoso applications, and an opportunity to study and take exams in all Shintaido subjects up to 1st kyu / Assistant level. Organised by the Farnham group.
ESC Forum, Fri 23rd - Sun 25th July 2010, at the University of the West of England campus in Bristol
The annual European instructors event, hosted this year by BSC. Including Instructor (1st & 2nd dan level) exams.
BSC meeting, Sunday 9th May 2010, Bristol
Karate Workshop, Sunday 18th April 2010, Greenway Centre, Bristol
Open to all who are interested in studying the Shintaido form of karate.
BS Daienshu 2010, Sat 27th & Sun 28th March 2010, Ramsgate, Kent
BSC meeting, Sunday 21st February 2010, OXSRAD, Oxford
BS Kangeiko, 2nd & 3rd January 2010, Douai Abbey, with Masashi Minagawa.
The British Shintaido AGM was also held at this event. Contact Charles Burns

2009

BS Autumn exam event (open to all), Sunday 18th October 2009, Greenway Centre, Bristol
An opportunity to study and take exams in all Shintaido subjects up to 1st kyu / Assistant level.
(Note that this event follows the BSC meeting on the Saturday). Contact Ula Chambers [ Download Registration form ]
BSC Autumn workshop, Saturday 17th October 2009 Bristol
BSC workshop with invited guest Pierre Quettier, French general instructor. Contact Ula Chambers
Introduction to Shintaido and the Shintaido warm-up, Saturday 19th September 2009, Ramsgate, Kent
Led by Ula Chambers, Shintaido senior instructor, who brings her experience as a professional physiotherapist to the subject. Cost Ł60. (The course is followed on the Sunday by a one day introduction to Sotai practice led by Ito sensei, see below). This course is organised & run by Jamie Hamilton
The Gower Event, Sat 5th & Sun 6th September, Nicholaston Farm on The Gower peninsula
The annual camping gassuku organised by the Nailsworth Group, this beautiful area is steeped in Shintaido history! Experience it for yourself.
Organised by Jo & Paul Hofman [ Download Publicity ]
BS Daienshu, 5th to 7th June 2009, Douai Abbey
The major event in the BS calendar, so please mark the dates in your calendar now. Registration closes at the end of April.
Contact Carina Hamilton for more information. [ Download application form ]
BSC meeting, Sunday 17th May 2009, Almondsbury Hall, Bristol
Open to all BSC members as well as other AI's by invitation.
Karate Workshop, Saturday 16th May, Almondsbury Hall, Bristol
Theme: Dwelling in the present moment. Open to all who are interested in studying the Shintaido form of karate.
Cost Ł35, BS members Ł30, concs Ł20. This is a local event organised by Masashi Minagawa
BS Spring exam event (open to all), 28th & 29th March 2009, Sussex University Sports Centre
Ten Chi Jin Workshop on the Saturday (unification & balance through movement), followed by examinations and exam feedback keiko on the Sunday.
Cost Ł40, BS members Ł30 (concs half price). Contact Ula Chambers to register for the event &/or exams
BSC meeting, Sunday 22nd February 2009, Bourne Hall, Farnham [ map ]
Open to all AI's who are current BS members. Contact Jamie Hamilton.
BS Kangeiko, 3rd & 4th January 2009, Douai Abbey, with Masashi Minagawa.
Theme: Tenshin (meditation program) and the kenjutsu program. [ download publicity ]
The British Shintaido AGM will also be held at this event.

2008

BSC meeting, Sunday 9th November 2008, Oxford.
BS Autumn exam event (open to all), 25th & 26th October 2008, Bath
An advanced bojutsu workshop on the Saturday (open to all), followed by combined BS & Bath Bo Club exams on Sunday.
Farnham local exam session, Wednesday 22nd October 2008, Farnham Maltings
BSC meeting, Sunday 14th September 2008, Bristol
Open to all AI's who are current BS members.
The Gower Event, Sat 6th & Sun 7th September
was replaced at short notice this year by an event in Swanage.
An informal event with the emphasis on sharing Shintaido experience.
BSC meeting, Sunday 8th June 2008, Bristol
Open to all AI's who are current BS members.
BS Daienshu, 23rd to 25th May 2008, Douai Abbey
The theme was based around tenshingoso applications for tsuki attack, contact Peter Furtado.
BSC meeting, Sunday 10th February 2008, OXSRAD, Oxford
Open to all AI's who are current BS members, contact Peter Furtado.
BS Spring exam event (open to all), 29th & 30th March 2008, Farnham
Tenshingoso applications & sword movement workshop on the Saturday (open to all), followed by combined BS & Farnham local exams on Sunday.
BSC meeting, Sunday 13th April 2008, Oxford
BS Kangeiko, 5th & 6th January 2008, Douai Abbey, with Masashi Minagawa.
Theme: Tenshin (meditation program) and the kenjutsu program. [ download publicity ]
The British Shintaido AGM was also held at this event.

2007

BS general workshop, (open to all) Sunday 2nd December 2007, at Lewes Leisure Centre
Taimyo workshop led by Ula Chambers & Charles Burns
Farnham local exam session, Wednesday 17th October 2007, Farnham Maltings
BS Autumn exams & BSC meeting, Sunday 14th October 2007, OXSRAD, Oxford
Open to all AI's and those wishing to take exams, contact Peter Furtado.
The Gower Event, Sat 1st & Sun 2nd September, at a campsite on The Gower peninsula
The annual camping gassuku organised by the Nailsworth Group, this beautiful area is steeped in Shintaido history! Experience it for yourself.
Organised by Jo & Paul Hofman
BSC AI event Monday 9th July 2007, Bristol
An opportunity for AI's to study with members of the ETC (European Technical Committee).
Contact Belinda French
BS Daienshu (open to all) Fri 25th - Mon 28th May 2007
"Inspiring Connections 2"
Douai Abbey. With Masashi Minagawa and Hideki Oi (head instructor of Japanese Shintaido)
Early-bird registrations are now open! Download a [Publicity Pack] and an [Application Form] today!. Registration for this event is now closed.
If you wish to take an exam at this event you will to register this with Ula Chambers, or download an [Exam registration form]
The Art of the Empty Hand Saturday 28th April 2007. The dojo, University of Bath Sports Village
Shintaido karate taught by Masashi Minagawa, beginner's session 1 - 3pm, followed by an advanced workshop 3 - 4pm
Contact Ruth Trevenna
Eiko (open to all) Sunday 22nd April 2006. With Ula Chambers
An introduction to, & exploration of, eiko
Contact Ula Chambers
Farnham Club local exams Wednesday 28th March 2007, Farnham Maltings
Local shintaido exams up to Chuto-ka (intermediate level). Any member of British Shintaido can take an exam here, as well as regular members of Farnham Shintaido.
Contact Jamie Hamilton
Bath Bojutsu Club local exams Tuesday 27th March 2007University of Bath Sports Village
Local bojutsu exams up to 5 kyu. Any member of British Shintaido can take an exam here, as well as regular members of Bath Bo Club. By prior arrangement it might also be possible to take exams in other subjects.
Contact Ruth Trevenna
BSC AI event Sunday 25th March 2007 Oxford. Contact Peter Furtado
BSC Inaugral Instructor's event Sunday 4th February 2007, Almondsbury Sport & Leisure Centre.
BS Kangeiko 6th & 7th January 2007, Douai Abbey? With Masashi Minagawa.
The British Shintaido AGM was also held at this event.

2006

BS Autumn Exams event Sunday 3rd December 2006
Took place in Bristol, an opportunity to take exams up to Assistant/1 kyu level, six months after the last daienshu.
European Shintaido College, Forum 2006 Sun 29th - Tues 31st Oct 2006
"The Locus Described by the Swing of the Sword Is Itself a Sign"
It was our great privilege to host this years ESC Forum. The Forum is the annual meeting for all European Instructors, to exchange ideas and create a cohesive European Shintaido movement.
The event was open to all at assistant level or higher. Visiting instructors joined us from all over the world. Any instructor was welcome to propose a theme for a keiko and to offer to teach it!
Cost: £120 inc full board accommodation (approx €175)
Lee Valley Youth Hostel. Gasshuku manager: Charles Burns
Visit our ESC information page available in English or French.
The Five Expressions of Heavenly Truth Sunday 8th October 2006. With Masashi Minagawa & Ula Chambers
An introduction to, & exploration of, Tenshingoso
Karate Event in Bristol, Sunday 24th Sept 2006. Goreisha: Geoffey Fitch
General and advanced workshops in Shintaido karate, organised by Katrina Horne
The Gower Event The annual camping gassuku organised by the Nailsworth Group, 2nd & 3rd September
This beautiful area is steeped in Shintaido history! Experience it for yourself.
Organised as usual by Jo & Paul Hofman
Bath Bo Club summer exams Tuesday 22nd August 2006, Oldbury Court, Bristol
Local group exams. Bo exams available up to 5 kyu, organised by Ruth Trevenna
Oldbury Court Classes, various dates during the summer holidays 2006 See the local classes page for details. Goreisha: Masashi Minagawa, organised by Katrina Horne
Opening the Heart. Sat 24th & Sun 25th June, Merrow Infants School, Kingfisher Drive, Guildford, GU4 7EA
A 2 day event hosted jointly by Guildford Shintaido and British Shintaido. Goreisha: various instructors, organised by Helen Holt
BS Daienshu 26th - 29th May 2006
"Revitalising Everyday Life Through Shintaido"
We invited Okada sensei from Japan to lead our Daienshu this year!
This event is our main annual meeting, and is open to all practitioners, irrespective of experience. We welcome applications from abroad, particularly from Europe & America, as well as visitors from other disciplines.
Cost: £235 inc instruction & full board accommodation
BS members rate is £210
(Under 18's get a further £25 YHA discount)
Lee Valley Youth Hostel. Open to all, with exams
Introductory Shiatsu at Jefferies Hall in Guildford Saturday 13th May 2006. Led by Shintaido Assistant (ie; studying to be an instructor) and full-time Shaitsu practitioner Jamie Hamilton
Shintaido Demonstration, Farnham Maltings, Saturday 29th April 2006. Open to all members of the public, as part of Farnham Maltings open day!
AI Event in Farnham, Sunday 23rd April 2006. Goreisha: Masashi Minagawa
An introduction to Shintaido, Farnham Maltings, Saturday 22nd April 2006. Goreisha: Masashi Minagawa, open to al!
Bath Bo Club Exams, Tuesday 21st March 2006 (evening), University of Bath Sports Village
Local bojutsu exams from 5 - 10 kyu. Any member of British Shintaido can take an exam here, as well as regular members of Bath Bo Club.
Sensei Care, Group Care Day Worshop, Sat 4th Mar (evening) & Sun 5th Mar (day) 2006, Guildford.
Sensei Care & Group Care; The philosophy and practice of sensei care and what it means for the group. Discussions and practical sessions led by Senior Instructor Ula Chambers
The worshop was hosted and organised by Helen Holt
The Farnham Group Launch! Monday 30th January 2006. 6.15 - 7.45pm
Farnham Maltings, Goreisha: Charles Burns
Inaugral keiko & meeting to plan the first series of keikos organised by the Farnham Group.
Contact Jamie Hamilton
BS kangeiko Sun 1st - Mon 2nd January 2006
Led by Minagawa sensei. We are staying in the White Cottages at Douai Abbey.
Costs. General: £55, BS members: £49, inclusive of overnight accomodation & meals.
The event was a great success!

2005

Taimyo for World Peace Weds 7th - Sat 10th December 2005
A worldwide meditation event led in the UK by Masashi Minagawa & Ula Chambers
For further information visit Taimyo.net and the Shintaido of America website, or contact Ula Chambers In the UK we aim to practice Taimyo together and individually every day at around 22.00 GMT each evening.
Embracing the New, Shedding the Past Sat 3rd & Sat 10th December, 10am - 12.30pm [ publicity ]
Two open hand Shintaido workshops for practitioners wanting to deepen their practice, led by Masashi Minagawa
For further information contact Belinda French or Katrina Horne [ map ]
BS AGM event Sunday 27th November
Morning keiko at 11am in The Old Deer Park [map]
Followed by lunch and an afternoon AGM meeting at the ETNA Centre, Twickenham

All current practitioners of Shintaido are welcome to attend the event, but only current BS members are eligible to vote.
The AGM agenda will be out shortly, for all suggestions and questions regarding the agenda please contact Peter Furtado
Shintaido Karate Sat 15th & Sun 16th October 2005
The Old Deer Park, Richmond, taught by Masashi Minagawa & Geoffrey Fitch
Contact Geoffrey Fitch

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