
We are pleased to announce the details of the 2026 Katsuura Training Camp as follows. Those who wish to participate should contact their respective Branch Chief or Study Group Leader.
1.Date and Time
From 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (before dinner) to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (after lunch)
* Participants are to gather and disperse on site.
2.Venue
Nippon Budokan Katsuura Training Center
582 Sawakura, Katsuura City, Chiba 299-5231, Japan
TEL: 0470-73-2111
3.Training Camp Fee
Adults: 72,000 yen (12,000 yen per night, including three meals and instruction fee)
Students: 66,000 yen (11,000 yen per night, including three meals and instruction fee)
* The above fees do not include promotion examination fees or certification fees.
4.Items to Bring
Dogi with your name written on it, daily necessities, health insurance card or equivalent, proof of travel insurance (for participants from overseas), and a bokken/wooden sword (if possible).
5.Important Notes
All participants must follow the instructions of the Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu Headquarters during the training camp.
・Participants must be 12 years of age or older.
・As part of infectious disease prevention measures, each branch or study group is asked to conduct health checks and temperature checks before training. Anyone who is unwell may not participate in training.
・Participation for the full schedule is recommended; however, partial participation is also permitted. If you wish to participate for only part of the schedule, please contact your Branch Chief in advance.
・Each Branch Chief and Study Group Leader must submit a participant list to the Headquarters by Sunday, July 19. The list should include each participant’s name, age, gender, rank, whether they wish to take a promotion examination, participation dates (for partial participation), dietary restrictions, and any health-related notes. The format will be sent separately by email.
・Each Branch Chief and Study Group Leader must confirm in advance that all participants have enrolled in appropriate insurance, such as sports insurance, or travel insurance for participants from overseas.
・Please note that room assignments are subject to limitations. Rooms will be assigned according to capacity.
6.Daito-ryu Instructional Videos
The Daito-ryu Instructional Videos, covering Ikkajo through Gokajo, are now available. These videos contain the techniques and key points that serve as the standard for promotion examinations. They are highly recommended for those taking promotion examinations at the Katsuura Training Camp, as well as for instructors wishing to improve their technical understanding.
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