AIKIDO DOSHINOKAI ASSOCIATION

SEEKING THE ART OF PEACE

The Aikido Doshinokai Association, established in 2000 by Haruo Matsuoka, 7th dan Shihan, is dedicated to promoting the principles, practice, and philosophy of Aikido as developed by its founder, Morihei Ueshiba. 

Doshinokai in Japanese translates a group of people with a shared aspiration. At the establishment of the organization, its founder, Haruo Matsuoka sensei envisioned a group of Aikido practitioners and enthusiasts can establish lasting friendships through the learning of the art of Aikido.

Today, Doshinokai is an international organization with affiliate dojos in various states within the United States, Belgium, Spain, Canada, and Poland.

Affiliate Dojo

Aikido Doshinokai Affiliate Dojo

DOSHINOKAI CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS – SHIDOIN

The Shidoin designation is bestowed upon active Dojo head instructors with a minimum rank of Yondan. Under Aikido Doshinokai Association, Shidoin’s are appointed directly by Shihan Haruo Matsuoka.

  • Chris Jones, 4th Dan, Ikazuchi Dojo

  • Craig Dunn, 5th Dan, Taos Kihon Dojo

  • David Bunnell, 5th Dan, Seishinjuku Dojo

  • Garry Howard, 5th Dan, American Aikido Institute

  • James Young, 4th Dan, Ikazuchi Dojo

  • Joel Kassay, 4th Dan, Seishinjuku Dojo

  • Josh Gold, 5th Dan, Ikazuchi Dojo

  • Micheal Howard, 4th Dan, American Aikido Institute Dojo-cho

  • Mitsu Mano, 5th Dan, Seishinjuku Dojo

  • Thierry Body, 5th Dan, Kenma Dojo in Belgium

  • Wes Watkins, 4th Dan, Ikazuchi Dojo

  • Yuan Liu, 4th Dan, Seshinjuku Dojo

  • Bartłomiej Gajowiec, 3rd Dan, Hikari Dojo Dojo-cho

FUKUSHIDOIN

  • Craig Dunn, 5th Dan, Taos Kihon Dojo (Dojo-cho)

  • Garry Howard, 5th Dan, American Aikido Institute (Dojo-cho)

  • Josh Gold, 5th Dan, Ikazuchi Dojo (Dojo-cho)

  • Thierry Body, 5th Dan, Kenma Dojo in Belgium (Dojo-cho)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

  • Yuan Liu, 4th Dan, Aikido Doshinokai Association

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS