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Events

Event Schedule

Here is a list of upcoming BS Shintaido events this year.

BS Workshop: Spirit of the Flower, Sunday 24th May 2026

  • Bojutsu workshop, open to all.
  • Taught by Charles Burns
  • Elstree School, Woolhampton, Berkshire, 10am–4pm.
  • Download flyer

BSC Workshop, Sunday 28th June 2026

  • Open to BSC members.
  • Elstree School, Woolhampton, Berkshire, 10am–4pm.

Shintaido Forest Gasshuku, Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th September 2026

  • Taking place in Couvin, Belgium
  • First-time event, organised by BS member Mirabelle da Palma
  • Supported by British Shintaido
  • Instruction by Charles Burns – dai-shihan.
  • BS travel bursaries available, please enquire
  • Further info in English and French

BSC Workshop, Sunday 18th October 2026

  • Open to BSC members
  • Eastington Community Centre, 10am – 4pm.
  • This event may be accompanied by a general workshop the day before or after (details to follow).

BS Kangeiko, January 2027

  • We are looking for a new venue for this event, since the White Cottages are no longer available.
  • Further info to follow.

BS Daienshu, August 2027

  • Worth School, near Crawley
  • Exact dates and details to follow.

You can find a calendar of shintaido events all over Europe on the ESC website

Useful Documents

The following resources are available for download in PDF format (each link opens in a new window). Many events offer discounts for paid-up members of BS or other national organisations.

Vision

What is Shintaido?

While Shintaido is grounded in traditional Japanese martial arts, it does not aim to defeat or overpower an opponent, and its practice is entirely non-competitive.
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Archive

Equipment

Shintaido has generated many cherished memories, contained in articles, photographs and newsletters, which members and ex-members are invited to share.
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Links

Newsletter

A collection of links to European and worldwide Shintaido organisations, along with other related sites, articles and information.
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