Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # British Shintaido The official Shintaido organisation in the UK ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/blog/) - Ongoing articles about the development and growth of Shintaido: an avant-guarde martial art which aims to focus on self development rather than self defence. - [Spirit of the Flower](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/spirit-of-the-flower/) - Keiko report for the Spirit of the Flower bojutsu workshop last weekend. We studied freehand receiving against various bo attacks, and then Kazeno kata (video). - [Daienshu 2026 Musubi - Report](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/daienshu-2026-musubi-report/) - #Daienshu 2026 Musubi This was a joyous and deep occasion, full of warmth, connection and brightness. The organization was impeccable, everyone fulfilled their roles wonderfully, and the teaching was extraordinary. So, what happened?! After arrival we went to the field on a typical grey English spring day. Charles sensei did a warm-up, which included many - [Tenshin workshop, February 2026, Eastington](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/tenshin-workshop-february-2026-eastington/) - It was both beautiful and sunny! Outside beautiful but windy, so we stayed indoors! Peter’s workshop was inspirational on many different levels – and required an open, if not beginner’s mind. To see things in a different way, to change your perception, was not required, but helpful. If you know me, you will know I - [Kangeiko 2026 – Musubi](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/kangeiko-2026-musubi/) - This is a report of Kangeiko 2026 held from the 9th to the 11th of January 2026. It was led by Nagako Cooper and Ula Chambers and held at Douai Abbey. Theme Musubi (結び) This event introduced the British Shintaido theme for 2026: Musubi (結び). This is quite a difficult concept to grasp, but meanings - [International Youth Conference Loch Arthur Camphill Community, Scotland](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/international-youth-conference-loch-arthur-camphill-community-scotland/) - Loch Arthur Camphill Community held an International Youth Conference which was attended by over sixty young co-workers from Camphill communities around the world from 27th to 30th of June, 2025. The theme of the event was “The Fabric of Community - weaving a life of many colours”. Shintaido sessions were offered on the three mornings - [Dokan 2024 Event Report](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/dokan-2024-event-report/) - DOKAN 道環 15th - 20th August 2024 The international gasshuku Dokan 2024, in a significant way, started for us at different times. For the organising team and Director of Instruction it began several years ago after the 2021 exams. Plans and theme ideas began percolating in their heads, with artwork and discussions. The venue, Worth Abbey, - [ESC / SoA Exam Results 2024](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/exam-results/is-exam-results-2024/) - ESC & SoA Exam Results Here are the exams results (both UK and and overseas) from the combined ESC (European Shintaido College) and SoA (Shintaido of America) exam session held at Worth School, UK, just before Dokan'24 on 16th August 2024 Examiners: Shin Aoki, Connie Borden-Sheets, Pierre Quettier Exam Coordinator: Robert Gaston Shintaido Kenjutsu Craig - [50 years of British Shintaido](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/50-years-of-british-shintaido/) - On October 26, 2024, British Shintaido celebrated 50 years of keiko in Britain, wth a party held in a beautiful old timber-framed barn in Purley-on Thames near Reading. Getting on for 30 members attended, including some who had been here for many years (Pam attended that very first keiko, back in 1974), and others who - [IS Exam Results 2024](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/exam-results/is-exam-results/) - IS Exam Results Here are the full exams results (both UK and and overseas) from the IS exam sessions held at Dokan'24 on 18th & 19th August 2024 Examiner: Masashi Minagawa Exam Coordinator: Mieko Hirano Shintaido Karate David Franklin, Czech/USA, was 3 dan, now 4 dan Shin Aoki, USA, was 4 dan, now 5 dan - [Geoff Warr (1951-2024)](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/geoff-warr-1951-2024/) - Geoff was in every sense a dearly loved pillar of Shintaido in Britain, practising for over 40 years, serving twice as chair of our organisation, and a man always ready to throw himself into keiko, whatever the strain it imposed on his body, and to support and entertain his keiko friends, in and out of - [Hino Kata on Zoom](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/all/hino-kata-on-zoom/) - Ever since I discovered the possibilities of Zoom keiko, at the start of the pandemic, I wanted to find a way to teach bojutsu on Zoom. Why teach on Zoom? Bojutsu is, these days, something of a niche interest within the already niche world of shintaido. Yet, for me, bojutsu was the practice which first - [Ito Sensei in Britain](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/ito-sensei-in-britain/) - Amid the many beautiful tributes to Ito Sensei, one aspect of his Shintaido career has so far been somewhat passed over. Although we saw less of him in recent years, he has always had a vital and close connection with Britain. Back in 1970, after Ken Waight returned from a spell with Rakutenkai, eager to - [Kangeiko 2024 report - Dokan](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/kangeiko-2024-report/) - The them for this year's kangeiko was Dokan: Way of the Circle (or is it Circle of the Way?) As every year, the kangeiko took place at Douai Abbey the first weekend of January, but this year it was very much overshadowed by the death only the previous Saturday of Ito sensei. There were also - [Shinsei or New Life - Daienshu 2023](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/shinsei-or-new-life-daienshu-2023/) - This event at Worth Abbey School, led by Masashi Minagawa and managed by Charles Burns with the assistance of Viola Santa, represented new life in many respects. In addition to the keiko itself (of which, more below), it was our first visit to Worth Abbey School; it brought five members of ITEC to our daienshu - [Shintaido and autism (video)](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/local-class-news/shintaido-and-autism-video/) - Talk given to the Autism Hounslow Society on shintaido and autism. Charles speaks about shintaido, what it is and its impact on his life | Charles Burns - [A New Life](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/a-new-life/) - When we gathered for the opening ceremony, each of us was invited to say something about how we felt to be there. Here is my contribution. - [New Space, New Poetry: kangeiko 2023](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/new-space-new-poetry-kangeiko-2023/) - Our kangeiko in 2023 took place from Friday 6th to Monday 9th January at a new venue in Shropshire. It was a well attended event with the focus on community and coming together in a new environment. This longer-than-usual event gave us all the opportunity to bond as a group. Keiko centred around the Shoden - [Japan 400 Plymouth](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/japan-400-plymouth/) - This year, 2014, is a very special year for Anglo-Japanese relations. The little-known tale of John Saris, Captain of The Clove, and his journey 400 years ago is an epic one. He set sail for Japan in 1611 with a commission from King James I to establish formal relations with the Shogun. Successfully, he returned in 1614, - [Reflections on: More than just a meeting of a group, it is a community I feel part of!](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/reflections-on-more-than-just-a-meeting-of-a-group-it-is-a-community-i-feel-part-of/) - I had planned to come to the Kangeiko for many months as for me that time of year without it is very strange. This is especially so when I have had to move for work and miss my Shintaido and the friends and community so much (so visitors are always welcome to the many parks of - [Shintaido Demonstration - Hawkwood Open Day](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/shintaido-demonstration-hawkwood-open-day/) - Every year on the May Bank Holiday, Hawkwood College in Stroud holds Open Day, which is a family friendly event with lots of free workshops, maypole dancing, music and storytelling, etc. The college is set on top of the Cotswolds hills, overlooking the River Severn in the distance. It is an adult education centre offering - [A year in the life of an instructor](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/local-class-news/a-year-in-the-life-of-an-instructor/) - 2015 has been a memorable year in my career as a Shintaido instructor. I have had the strange impression that things are trying to happen by themselves, but somehow not quite taking off. For over two years I have been running a Wednesday-evening class at the local Quaker Centre in Reading. With just three regular - [Shintaido Outreach](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/event-reports/shintaido-outreach/) - In early September, I received a call from Ianto and his wife, Liz who used to come to the Lightwave class and also often attended the annual Gower Gasshuku. They shared with me that their new business “Pathways to Ventures (PTV)” and the Bushcraft Company were co-organizing a 3 days camp for Oxford International College - [Teaching Shintaido (and Golf) to Kids](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/teaching-shintaido-and-golf-to-kids/) - Being introduced to Shintaido has been one of my greatest gifts in life; encouraging me to learn more and deepen my self understanding. - [Shintaido - an Introduction for Quakers](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/articles/shintaido-an-introduction-for-quakers/) - By Carina Hamilton, March 2021 ‘Shintaido is a unique combination of martial arts and body movement that cultivates the spirit along with the mind and body. It has been called a moving meditation. Shintaido forms exemplify openness and freedom, the movements you practice will provide a new way of experiencing your relationship with yourself, with ## Pages - [Home](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/) - The official Shintaido organisation in the UK. We run the British Shintaido College, workshops, courses & examinations & supervise the teaching of Shintaido. - [Events](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/) - Find out about upcoming Shintaido events in the UK & Europe here. Includes information & registration details where possible. Events open to all. - [Exams](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/exams/) - Taking a Shintaido exam is a way to challenge yourself and attain new levels of technique. This explains the various exam subjects available and how exams work. - [Grants and Bursaries](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/grants-bursaries/) - British Shintaido has funds available to help instructors. These include event bursaries, travel bursaries, and grants to help set up a new Shintaido class. - [Belgian Gasshuku (fr)](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/belgian-gasshuku/) - Events Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) Initiation au Shintaïdo [English version] 2 –4 Septembre 2026 Couvin et Nismes, Belgique Thème: Mouvement – Meditation – Nature Instructeur : Charles Burns Assisté de : Mirabelle de Palma Cet événement est ouvert à tous Calendrier Pré-stage : mercredi 2 septembre (journée) Accueil stage :mercredi 2/9 à 18h et - [Belgian Gasshuku (en)](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/belgian-gasshuku-en/) - Events Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) Shintaido Initiation [ French version ] 2nd–4th September 2026 Couvin & Nismes, Belgium Theme: Movement – Meditation – Nature Instructeur /Instructor: Charles Burns Assisté de / Assisted by: Mirabelle de Palma This event is open to all This event is open to all Schedule Pre-event : - [Farnham](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/farnham/) - Do you live in or near Farnham? Are looking for a shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Farnham. - [Contact_Class](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/contact_class/) - Contact Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) Contact the Class of your choice To make an enquiry, please complete our online form below, selecting the class you are interested in using the drop-down list. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Name * Email * Telephone Who is - [Chippenham](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/chippenham/) - Do you live in North Wiltshire? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our classes in Derry Hill, near Chippenham. - [Zoom Classes](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/zoom/) - If you are looking for a shintaido class but live far from a local group, then practising on Zoom may the answer. There are many classes to choose from. - [One Day Workshop](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/one-day-workshop/) - One-day workshop in Shintaido bojutsu, for beginners and experienced alike, led by Charles Burns at Elstree School on Sunday 24th May - [Bath](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/bath/) - Do you live in or near Somerset? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes near Bath. - [BS College](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido-college/) - BSC is a study groups for qualified and aspiring Shintaido instructors in the UK. Membership is free to those teaching or helping to organise local classes. - [Officers](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido-college/officers/) - A useful list of British Shintaido management te members, officers & local branch contacts. - [Instructors](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido-college/instructors/) - Meet the British Shintaido Instructors that are qualified to teach Shintaido in Britain... - [Aikukan: a Life in Shintaido](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/aikukan-a-life-in-shintaido/) - Aikukan: a Life in Shintaido, is Master Minagawa's autobiography, published by British Shintaido in April 2026. Aikukan, the “space of love”, is the ideal Masashi Minagawa has sought, and the reality he has found, through his lifelong devotion to Shintaido. In this very personal book, he shares this space of love with us. He takes - [Contact](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/contact/) - How to get in touch with British Shintaido. Includes address & online enquiry form. - [Daienshu](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/daienshu/) - Information about Daienshu 2026 - 11th-14th April 2026, Worth School, Crawley RH10 4SD. Includes registration details, cost & how to book/pay. - [Vironinval, Couvin (Belgium)](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/vironinval-couvin-belgium/) - Do you live in or near Berkshire? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Reading. - [Classes](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/) - If you wish to experience Shintaido for yourself your first option is to find a local class. This page provides links to classes around the UK. - [Kangeiko](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/kangeiko/) - Information about Kangeiko 2026: 9–11 January 2026, Douai Abbey, Woolhampton, near Reading. Includes registration details, cost & how to book/pay. - [Grants](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/grants/) - British Shintaido grants are available to help with the cost of local publicity & events for those wishing start a class in their area. Find out more... - [Links](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/archive/links/) - Useful links to Shintaido-related websites and resources from round the world. - [Dokan'24](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/dokan24/) - Events Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) Dokan 2024 International Event 16th – 20th August 2024 Worth School, Crawley RH10 4SD British Shintaido is pleased to be hosted the next International Shintaido event here in the UK. This event has its own website. Please register to attend on the Dokan ’24 website. These - [Instructors](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido-college/instructors-2/) - BS College Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) Shintaido Instructors The following are all qualified to teach Shintaido in Britain (click on a name to read more). It is not an exhaustive list of all those qualified to teach, but does represent those who are actively seeking to do so. Masashi Minagawa, Master - [Reading](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/reading/) - Do you live in or near Berkshire? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Reading. - [Moniaive, Scotland](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/moniaive/) - Do you live in or near Moniaive? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Moniaive. - [Loch Arthur, Scotland](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/loch-arthur-scotland/) - Do you live in or near Moniaive? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Moniaive. - [Kangeiko Preparations](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/kangeiko-preparations/) - Classes Home > Events > Belgian Gasshuku (fr) An invitation to join early morning mediation During the week leading up to our kangeiko events many people like to prepare with daily meditation. To help this process British Shintaido invites you to join a series of short morning Taimyo sessions this week, led by Ula - [Membership](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/membership/) - British Shintaido Membership allows practitioners to contribute to the development of the art & to influence the running of the club. Read more... - [Newsletter](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/archive/newsletter/) - Taimyo is the regular newsletter of British Shintaido. It is published twice a year & distributed by PDF & on paper to members. The editor is Laurent Lacroix. - [Archive](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/archive/) - An archive of newsletter, articles, and photographs related to the evolution of Shintaido in the UK over the last 40 years. - [Annual Lectures](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/events/annual-lectures/) - Summaries of the British Shintaido Annual Lectures since 2021. Counsellor Susan Lacroix's 2023 lecture explores Shintaido & trauma. Videos included. - [Publications & DVD](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido-college/publications-dvd/) - Information about British Shintaido's publications, DVDs & handbook, & how to find them. Read more here... - [Safety](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/safety/) - Shintaido is based on the martial arts & may include the use of wooden weapons. Classes cannot be 100% free from risk of injury. See how we seek to protect... - [British Shintaido](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/british-shintaido/) - British Shintaido supports and develops Shintaido practice in the UK. It runs regular workshops, residential events, and examinations in all Shintaido subjects. - [Testimonials](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/what-is-shintaido/testimonials/) - See what others say about British Shintaido. Read our real-life testimonials from class attendees & participants here... - [Vision](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/what-is-shintaido/vision/) - Learn about the non-competitive practice of Shintaido & how it does not aim to defeat or overpower an opponent despite its martial arts grounding. - [History](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/what-is-shintaido/history/) - Read about the history of Shintaido, how the system was developed by Hiroyuki Aoki in Japan in the 1960s then introduced to Britain in the 1970s by Ken Waight. - [Studying Shintaido](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/what-is-shintaido/studying-shintaido/) - Shintaido adopts many traditions from Japanese martial arts. Learn about Shintaido practice (keiko) & discover terminology like dojo, gi, sensei & bojutsu. - [What is Shintaido?](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/what-is-shintaido/) - Learn about the creation of Shintaido, its influences & modern developments. Created in Japan in the 1960s, it is influenced by traditional martial arts. - [Stroud](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/classes/stroud/) - Do you live in or near Gloucestershire? Are looking for a Shintaido class? Here you can find details of our regular classes in Stroud. - [Site map](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/site-map/) - This page provides a hierarchical listing of pages contained in the British Shintaido website which can be used as an alternative navigation method. - [Emerson Daienshu 2021](https://www.shintaido.co.uk/emerson-daienshu-2021/) - Please register here for the Emerson Daienshu, June 25-27th, 2021 After submitting the form please confirm your place by paying a £60 deposit using the BACS details at the bottom. 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