7th dan Shihan from Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan
Shiohira Sensei
Chief Instructor for the Pacific Aikido Federation
Shiohira Sensei
One of a few representatives of Hombu Dojo in the US
Shiohira Sensei
Believes the Aikido techniques themselves are the philosophy of Aikido
Black Belt Training
Advanced training for black belts (and those who will be testing for black belt within a year). This is a two hour class once a month.
ZazenKai
Training in Zazen meditation and Shodo (Calligraphy). This half day session occurs once a month.
Summer Camp
Intensive Aikido Training. This is a week long immersion in Shugyo. Aikido techniques, weapons and zazen are included along with room and board. It occurs sometime in the summer.
Winter Retreat
Intensive Aikido Training. This is a weekend immersion in Shugyo. Aikido techniques, weapons and zazen are included along with room and board. Winter Retreat generally occurs in February.
Shiohira Shihan
regularly visits the PAF member dojos to conduct Aikido training.