03/16/2026
A successful PNKF Jodo Shinsa and Seminar in Seattle! Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading. Many thanks to Steve Luis-Sensei from .socal for coming and joining us!
We are a group of dojos in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Vancouver, BC, that practice ZNKR Jodo, Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu.
Hoshu Dojo offers classes in two classical Japanese martial arts, the short staff, ZNKR Jodo and Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu (神道夢想流杖道), and a grappling art, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu (大東流合気柔術). We are a group of dojos in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, with branches in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Vancouver, BC, Los Angeles, CA, Mexico City, MX, Toronto, ON, Bethesda, MA, Atlanta, GA, and affiliated members elsewhere.
03/16/2026
A successful PNKF Jodo Shinsa and Seminar in Seattle! Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading. Many thanks to Steve Luis-Sensei from .socal for coming and joining us!
02/11/2026
In honour of a great teacher and dear friend. Kim was always generous with both his time and support for our dojo, which we will forever appreciate. We will miss him greatly.
01/12/2026
First Hoshu Dojo seminar of 2026 in the books, with some beginners joining in too!
12/08/2025
And with that, the 2025 North America Zone Jodo Seminar & Shinsa is over! Three days of not only great training, but the opportunity to see and spend time with Jodo friends from all over North America!
Congratulations to everyone who passed their shinsa, including two of our very own!
Thank you very much to Kojiro-sensei and Otake-sensei for all your time and generous instruction.
Thank you also to and the Michigan folks for hosting a great event!
Next year: Canada!
09/18/2025
Come join us at the premier North American event for ZNKR Seitei Jodo this year in Detroit, MI, hosted by and featuring high level instructors from Japan, Canada, and USA!
This year’s leading instructors from (Japan) will be:
Hanshi 8 Dan Kojiro Koichi
Hanshi 8 Dan Otake Toshiyuki
They will be supported by leading instructors from and , including:
Renshi 7 Dan Eric Tribe, CKF
Renshi 7 Dan Ed Chart, CKF
Renshi 7 Dan Thomas Groendal, AUSKF
Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/2025najodo
We hope to see you there!
09/12/2025
Remember, we also practice Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu in our Portland dojo!
Some scenes from last weekend’s Daito-Ryu seminar that was part of Goto-Sensei’s annual trip.
09/07/2025
Some photos from last weekend’s annual Jodo camp
09/03/2025
Hoshu Dojo Annual Jodo Camp 2025!
Great to see everybody, and thanks for all the hard work! Keep it up and let’s all improve for next year!
08/11/2025
The full group photo from the Cincinnati Jodo Seminar and Shinsa. Once again, thank you to and especially for pulling everything together and running a great event!
Always fun to practice with and learn from all across the country!
Once again, congratulations to everyone who passed their grading!
08/10/2025
We had a great time at the Cincinnati Jodo Seminar and Shinsa! Thanks to Kosho School of Karate for hosting. Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading, including three of our own!
07/12/2025
New digs, who dis? Seattle has officially moved into our new home in the Memorial Hall!
We love the new space and are excited to deepen our connection to the Japanese American community here in Seattle. Come join us on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm!
Thank you very much for welcoming us, and .foundation!
06/28/2025
Join us on July 26-July 27 for a weekend seminar in Portland exploring the dynamic Samurai arts of the short staff (Jodo) and grappling (Daito Ryu) led by Thomas Groendal Sensei (7D Renshi Jodo, 4D Daito Ryu).
Experience authentic Japanese martial traditions in a welcoming, hands-on environment - no prior experience required!
Registration and full details at https://tinyurl.com/4sd96fun
Hoshu Dojo offers classes in classical Japanese martial arts. Arts taught include the short staff arts of ZNKR Jodo and Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu (神道夢想流杖道), as well as the grappling art of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu (大東流合気柔術). As a group of dojos in the Pacific Northwest, branches are present in Portland OR, Seattle WA, and Vancouver BC.