Join us for an exceptional weekend of Aikido training at the Annual Aikido Shudokan/Shobukai Summer School, featuring seminars with two world-renowned masters: Joe Thambu Shihan (8th Dan) and Robert Mustard Shihan (8th Dan). This seminar is co-hosted by Shobukai and Shudokan group in UK. , This immersive event offers a rare opportunity to refine your skills under the guidance of true experts.
This is an Open Seminar, welcoming practitioners of any martial arts style, any Aikido style, or even those who wish to try Aikido for the first time. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn from these world-class instructors.
This seminar is open to all ages (Juniors - adults) please have a look in details for more details.
📅 Dates: 4th – 6th July 2025
📍 Location: David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Training Schedule & Fees:
Junior Seminar (Under 13's only)
• Friday: £30 per person
Adult Seminar (13 years old and over)
• Friday: £30 per person
• Saturday: £60 per person
• Sunday: £60 per person
• Full Weekend (Friday – Sunday): £120 per person
Seminar Times
Friday : Junior : 5pm - 7pm
Friday : Adult : 5pm - 7pm
Saturday : Adult : 10am - 4pm
Sunday : Adult : 10am - 4pm
Don’t miss this chance to train with some of the world’s leading Aikido instructors. Whether you’re a dedicated practitioner or new to the art, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.
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This exclusive offer is only available to those who sign up for the full weekend of seminars —
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Full details on the upcoming launch will be revealed soon.
Our Honoured Guests
Joe Thambu Shihan (8th Dan)
Sensei Joseph 'Joe' Haridas Thambu (b. 24 March 1961, Seremban, Malaysia) is an 8th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido Shihan and a distinguished teacher of the art. Beginning his training at age 11 under his uncle, Thamby Rajah, he later moved to Melbourne, Australia, where he established the first Yoshinkan Aikido school in the country. Sensei Thambu has trained extensively in Japan, receiving direct instruction from Yoshinkan founder Gozo Shioda and other senior masters. He was the last person graded by Shioda, earning his 5th Dan in 1993. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded his 8th Dan in 2015. Sensei Thambu continues to teach worldwide and hosts international students at his Melbourne-based dojo.
Robert Mustard Shihan (8th Dan)
Sensei Robert Mustard (b. 19 May 1956, Toronto, Canada) is an 8th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido Shihan and a highly respected teacher of the art. Beginning his martial arts journey with Kung Fu and Kendo, he later dedicated himself to Yoshinkan Aikido under Takeshi Kimeda, before moving to Japan in 1986 to train intensively at the Yoshinkan Hombu Dojo for nine years. While there, he primarily studied under Takafumi Takeno and Tsutomu Chida. In 1995, Sensei Mustard relocated to Vancouver, Canada, where he established Aikido Yoshinkai Burnaby. Awarded his 8th Dan in 2014, he later founded Aikido Shobukai in 2023. He remains in high demand as a seminar instructor across North America and Europe, often teaching alongside fellow senior instructors such as Sensei Joe Thambu and Sensei Jacques Payet.