Mission

The mission and purposes of the Aikido Shimbokukai are:

• To offer instruction in the martial art of Aikido, as created by the Founder, Ueshiba Morihei O-Sensei, and spread by his descendants, Ueshiba Kisshomaru, Ni Dai Doshu, Ueshiba Moriteru Doshu, and Ueshiba Mitsuteru Dojo Cho at the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan, referred to hereinafter as Hombu Dojo.

• To follow the spirit of Aikido as established by the Founder as well as the basic principles concerning the propagation of Aikido established by Hombu Dojo.

• To develop and guide the practice and instruction of Aikido at Aikido Shimbokukai member dojo, as it is established by Hombu Dojo, by establishing a Directing Committee, Instruction Committee, Grading Committee, and Advisory Board.

• To standardize and award Kyu grading according to the requirements determined by Hombu Dojo and Doshu.

• To register approved Dan grades with Hombu Dojo according to the requirements determined by Hombu Dojo and Doshu.

• To establish a system for certifying instructors, and for conferring the titles of Shidoin and Fukushidoin.

• To promote and develop good will and friendship, and to improve lines of communication between all Aikido practitioners, including other Aikido organizations and dojo in the area.

• To support the growth and propagation of Aikido as created by the Founder, Ueshiba Morihei O-Sensei, and spread under the direction of his descendants and Hombu Dojo.

• To keep good contact with, and cooperate with Hombu Dojo and also with other instructors in the area, including those visiting and those living here.

• To provide a support and guidance for its members, and to empower the members to explore and develop their own Aikido.

• To serve as an umbrella organization for all member dojo and clubs of the Aikido Shimbokukai.

• To carry out such other activities necessary or incidental to the achievement of the above purposes, and to abide by the provisions of the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters International Regulations.