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Daienshu 2026

10th–12th April 2026

Worth School, Crawley RH10 4SD

 

Theme: Musubi

The word “musubi” (結び) has many meanings;  not only to “tie” something string-like,
but also “to connect,” “to unite,” “to create,” “to solidify,” and “to bind.”
It refers to connecting hearts and forging relationships.

Leading Instructors: Master Minagawa, Doshu Ula Chambers and General Instructor Charles Burns.

Directors of Instruction:  Master Minagawa with Doshu Ula Chambers

Gasshuku Manager: Laurent Lacroix

This event is open to all. If you’re new to shintaido, please talk to your shintaido instructor (if you have one) or get in touch by email to discuss your attendance. Members of overseas national Shintaido organisations are very welcome.

BS will be offering exams in all Shintaido subjects up to Shodan level, or jun-shidion instructor level. Those not taking exams will be encouraged to watch the process and quietly encourage the examinees.

The event begins with a Friday afternoon keiko. The final keiko is on Sunday morning, with the event closing after lunch that day.

To register for the event, please fill in the form below and pay a deposit.

Event Fees:

Residential Gasshuku fee: £320

Early-bird discount: -£30 (available until 23rd February)

BS members’ discount: -£30 (also available to members of other national organisations)

These discounts mean that a BS member registering before the early-bird deadline will pay just £260 to attend this event. This includes 2 nights full-board accommodation and all keiko.

We ask for a £80 deposit to secure your place with the balance payable before the final registration deadline at the end of March.

Early-bird deadline:  February 23rd 2026

Registration closes: March 26th 2026

Concessions available – please ask

Event Registration

    Your Name *

    Your Email *

    Phone

    I can help with the following:

    Everybody will be assigned a role at this event!

    Dietary Needs (if any)

    Disability affecting keiko (if any)

    Are you willing to be included in any event photography?

    Exam Registration Form

    Exams may be available at this event up to Shodan / Graduate level. This will depend on there being sufficient demand for exams.

    I would be interested in taking an exam in the following subjects:

    Please state the level aimed at for each exam

    For each subject, please give your current level and the date of the last exam

    You will be notified whether exams are going ahead or not by early March.

    Bursaries

    A limited number of bursaries will be available. Would you like to be considered?

    To apply for a bursary you will need to send a short proposal to the management team detailing your shintaido experience and reasons for requiring a bursary. You could email using the following info@shintaido.co.uk.

    Deposit payment

    I will pay the £80.00 deposit by:

    I will pay the remaining fees by:

    NB1: BACS preferred unless you are based overseas

    NB2: Please quote the reference Daienshu 26 (or similar) if possible

    NB3: Please post the cheque to British Shintaido, 234 Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8UA

    NB4: On request, BACS could be done to a French bank account. Please ask for details

    Thank you.

    How to pay the deposit:

    Please send your deposit to British Shintaido by cheque or by BACS to:

    • Sort Code: 30-96-96
    • Account no: 04577865
    • Reference: Daienshu 26

    Overseas visitors should use a low-cost bank service such as Wise.

    Please note our Cancellation Policy.

    Any questions? Contact Laurent Lacroix.

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