Takashi Kuroki International Seminar in Budapest 2026.
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March 1, 2026 -
Ferenc Németh
Hello Aikido lovers and martial arts enthusiasts!
Are you ready to discover a depth of Aikido that goes beyond ordinary training? Would you like to learn from an exceptional master as part of a true international community?
If so, it is with great joy and pride that I announce that at my invitation, Takashi Kuroki Sensei (6th dan Aikikai Aikido, 5th dan Toho Iaido) will visit Budapest again in September 2026! The seminar is organized by the Yurusu Aikido Association. Kuroki Sensei is the technical director of our association; this is an exceptional opportunity for all of us, as we can learn the techniques directly from him, and those preparing for a dan degree can take their exams with him.
Why is this seminar special?
During the practice, you can not only gain insight into the subtleties of empty-handed aikido techniques, but also discover the close relationship of the movements with the sword (bokken), the staff (jo), and the Toho Iaido forms developed by the legendary Shoji Nishio Sensei.
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Mental challenge:
This program will not primarily test your physical stamina. Rather, it emphasizes mental freshness and receptivity, as you can experience the art of aikido from a completely new, comprehensive perspective.
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The role of weapons – Yurusu Budo:
Practicing weapon techniques is not meant to prepare us for applying them in a real combat situation. Nishio Sensei's concept, "Yurusu Budo" (the budo of forgiveness), does not focus on causing severe injuries or lethal cuts, but on control and respect for the partner. The use of tools – the sword and the staff – actually magnifies the hidden details of empty-handed techniques, helping to understand and master them more precisely.
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International community:
This seminar is not just a training camp, but a true international gathering! Practitioners regularly visit us from multiple countries to learn together from Kuroki Sensei, and we also gladly attend foreign seminars, strengthening the cross-border aikido community. Practicing together with aikidokas of different backgrounds is always an inspiring experience!
Instructor:
- Takashi KUROKI
- 6th dan Aikikai Aikido
- 5th dan Toho Iaido
Date & Time:
- Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00-15:00
- Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00-13:00
- The training sessions on both days consist of multiple parts, separated by short (maximum 10-minute) breaks. There will be no separate lunch break.
Location:
- Budapest (HUNGARY) Tüzér utca 56.
Prices:
- Full weekend: 20,000 HUF
- Saturday: 15,000 HUF
- Sunday: 10,000 HUF
Contact:
What to bring?
- Standard training uniform (gi)
- Weapons: bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff), iaito (practice sword), if you have them. We can provide weapons in limited quantities; please let us know in advance when registering if you need them.
- Drinks and some snacks for the breaks.