Events 2026
SEMINAR • WORKSHOP • DAN TESTS
The Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association continues to uphold Iha Sensei's vision. The following events are designed to support you and your passion to learn and refine your karate.
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These events are design to support:
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Karate Students
All ranks and levels of experience (ages 13 and up)
This is an wonderful opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in the fundamental techniques of Shidokan karate with fellow karateka in the Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association.
Students Dan Testing
This will help you prepare, understand the expectations and give you more confidence for testing.
Dojo Owners and Instructors
This is a terrific opportunity to ask questions and also learn tips and techniques you can bring back to enhance your dojo and support your students growth.
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QUICK 2026 OVERVIEW
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EAST COAST REGIONAL SEMINAR & WORKSHOP WEEKEND
FRIDAY MARCH 20:
Shido-Kan Karate of Mahwah
In person and virtual
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INSTRUCTOR CLASS 4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Open to all instructors within Beikoku Shidokan
INSTRUCTOR MEETING 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Open only to our Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho.
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SATURDAY MARCH 21:
Fairlawn Dojo
In person and virtual
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SEMINAR:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to all ranks (ages 13 and up)
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WORKSHOP:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above
All Pre-testing Candidates
Beikoku Association Members only
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MIDWEST COAST REGIONAL EVENTS
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​SEMINAR & WORKSHOP WEEKEND
FRIDAY APRIL 17
Holt Dojo
In Person and virtual
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INSTRUCTOR CLASS 4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Open to all instructors within Beikoku Shidokan
INSTRUCTOR MEETING 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Open only to our Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho.
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SATURDAY APRIL 18
St. Matthew Holt Lutheran Church Gym
Open to all ranks (ages 13 and up)
In Person and virtual
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WORKSHOP:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above
All Pre-testing Candidates
Beikoku Association Members only.
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SEMINAR: 9:30- 12:30pm
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INSTRUCTOR CLASS 4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Open to all instructors within Beikoku Shidokan
INSTRUCTOR MEETING 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Open only to our Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho.
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DAN TESTS
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VIDEO RECORDING
Due???
Provide a recording of makiwara stikes, bag kicks and board break
See details below.
VOTING PRE-EXAM
For both East Coast & Midwest regions
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Friday June 5
6:30 PM
Preparation class
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Saturday June 6
9:30 AM
Voting Test
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NTS - 2026
(50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
Jul 31- Aug 1, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
Click here for more details
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IHA SENSEI'S MEMORIAL SERVICE
(3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
Details to come
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Book in your calendar / Please adjust for the time zone in your area.)
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East Coast US - Seminar and Workshop
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Instructor Class & Meeting - Friday March 20
Available in person:
Shidokan Karate Dojo (Fairlawn Dojo) - 12-68 River Road, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States
Available virtually by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87638158211?pwd=dUpVZlNJdXlXM0NYVlUxUTJPOG1NQT09
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Instructor Class:
Open to all instructor. No Cost
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Instructor Meeting:
Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Seminar and Workshop- Saturday March 21
Open to all ranks (ages 13 and up)
Available in person:
Shido-Kan Karate of Mahwah - 1029 MacArthur Blvd, Mahwah, New Jersey, United States
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Available virtually by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87638158211?pwd=dUpVZlNJdXlXM0NYVlUxUTJPOG1NQT09
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SEMINAR:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$35.00 for Association Members (MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION LINK)
$50.00 for Non-Association Members
*REMINDER, there is NO COST for dojo directors and board members.
WORKSHOP:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above
• All Pre-testing Candidates
• Beikoku Association Members only.
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This is an excellent opportunity for all students and teachers to prepare for their next Dan rank examination. This workshop is in place of our previous first pre-test, giving both the candidate and pre-exam board a chance to work together.
There is no cost for this workshop if you attend the seminar. The expectation is that all students on the dan exam list will attend both the seminar and workshop. (All Pre-testing Candidates must attend the Workshop.)
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Midwest Coast US - Seminar and Workshop
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Instructor Class & Meeting - Friday April 17
Available in person:
Holt Dojo - 2002 Cedar St, Holt, Michigan, United States
Available virtually by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89531890041?pwd=SkRTeFRWWTV0OGtvMksyU3FpNHMrZz09
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Instructor Class:
Open to all instructor. No Cost
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Instructor Meeting:
Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Seminar and Workshop- Saturday April 18
Open to all ranks (ages 13 and up)
Available in person:
St. Matthew Holt Lutheran Church Gym. 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt Michigan
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Available virtually by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87638158211?pwd=dUpVZlNJdXlXM0NYVlUxUTJPOG1NQT09
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SEMINAR:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$35.00 for Association Members (MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION LINK)
$50.00 for Non-Association Members
*REMINDER, there is NO COST for dojo directors and board members.
WORKSHOP:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above
All Pre-testing Candidates
Beikoku Association Members only.
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This is an excellent opportunity for all students and teachers to prepare for their next Dan rank examination. This workshop is in place of our previous first pre-test, giving both the candidate and pre-exam board a chance to work together.
There is no cost for this workshop if you attend the seminar. The expectation is that all students on the dan exam list will attend both the seminar and workshop. (All Pre-testing Candidates must attend the Workshop.)
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DAN TEST ​
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VIDEO RECORDING
Due???
Provide a recording of makiwara stikes, bag kicks and board break
Please provide details???
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VOTING PRE-EXAM
For both East Coast & Midwest regions
Friday June 5
Preparation class
Holt Dojo - 2002 Cedar St, Holt, Michigan, United States ???
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday June 6
Voting Test
9:30 AM - 1 PM (approx.) ????
DAN EXAM
Thursday July 30
6:30 PM - 9 PM (approx.) ????
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NTS-2026 (50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
Jul 31- Aug 1, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
Click her for more details
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IHA SENSEI'S MEMORIAL SERVICE (3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
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WORKSHOP: 2:00- 5:00pm
The Workshop is open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above, Beikoku Association Members only.
This is an excellent opportunity for all students and teachers to prepare for their next Dan rank examination. This workshop is in place of our previous first pre-test, giving both the candidate and pre-exam board a chance to work together.
There is no cost for this workshop if you attend the seminar. The expectation is that all students on the dan exam list will attend both the seminar and workshop.
(All Pre-testing Candidates must attend the Workshop.)
Location:
Mahwah Dojo. Thank you Mitch Cooperman!
MIDWEST REGIONAL SEMINAR & WORKSHOP WEEKEND
We invite you to join our first Midwest seminar of 2026! Please share the Saturday sessions with the students in your dojo.
FRIDAY APRIL 17th, 2026
INSTRUCTOR CLASS 4:00- 5:25pm
This instructor training session is open to all instructors within Beikoku Shidokan
INSTRUCTOR MEETING 5:30- 7:00pm
This is open only to our Board Members, Shibu and Fuku Shibu Cho.
Location:
Holt Dojo
SATURDAY APRIL 18th, 2026
SEMINAR: 9:30- 12:30pm
This seminar is open to Karate students (ages 13 and up) of all ranks and levels of experience.
You will have opportunities to improve knowledge and skills in the fundamental techniques of Shidokan karate with fellow karateka in the Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association.
Register now to access this educational Shidokan karate event and take your karate practice to the next level!
$35.00 for Association Members (MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION LINK)
$50.00 for Non-Association Members
*REMINDER, there is NO COST for dojo directors and board members.
Location:
St. Matthew Holt Lutheran Church Gym. 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt MI 48842
WORKSHOP: 2:00- 5:00pm
The Workshop is open to all Nikyu (Brown Belt) and above, Beikoku Association Members only.
This is an excellent opportunity for all students and teachers to prepare for their next Dan rank examination. This workshop is in place of our previous first pre-test, giving both the candidate and pre-exam board a chance to work together.
There is no cost for this workshop if you attend the seminar. The expectation is that all students on the dan exam list will attend both the seminar and workshop.
(All Pre-testing Candidates must attend the Workshop.)
Location:
St. Matthew Holt Lutheran Church Gym. 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt MI 48842