Events

Event Schedule

Here is a list of upcoming Shintaido events, open to all, which may be of interest.

Kangeiko 2025, Douai Abbey, 3rd – 6th January 2025

  • Gorei by Nagako Cooper, assisted by Peter Furtado and Laurent Lacroix
  • Registration now open. Event manager is Jackie Calderwood.

BSC Meeting, Sunday 23rd March 2025

  • Elstree School, 10am – 4pm

Daienshu 2025, Worth School, 11th – 14th April 2025

  • With guest instruction Shin Aoki
  • Please hold the date, further details to follow soon

French National Event, Limoges, 1st – 4th May 2025

  • With guest instructor Masashi Minagawa

Kenjutsu Project, Port des Barques, France, 21st – 26th July 2025

ESC Forum 2025, Germany, 28th – 31st August 2025

  • With exams up to ni-dan in all subject
  • Further details to follow on the ESC website

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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