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International Seminar with Yoko Okamoto Shihan
We are proud to host Yoko Okamoto Sensei, 7th Dan Shihan and Dojo-cho of Sandokai Aikido Kyoto for an Internal Aikido Seminar in Portland, Oregon, USA. This is an incredible opportunity for one of the founding instructors of Portland Aikikai to return to the Pacific Northwest and share her wealth of Aikido knowledge and experience with our amazing community from across the region, country, and beyond!
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, October 9th
Class 1 6-7:30 pm
Saturday, October 10th
Class 2 10 am-12 pm
Class 3 2-4 pm
Yudansha Testing 4:30-5:30 pm
Catered Dinner 7 pm
Sunday, October 11th
Class 4 10 am-12 pm
International Seminar
with Yoko Okamoto Shihan,
Dojo-cho of Sandokai Aikido Kyoto.
October 9th-11th, 2026
All seminar events will be located at Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union. We’ll be using the Smith Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the building. Located at 1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97201
The university has provided a detailed map of the Portland State Campus, including public transit options and parking.
The following is a list of recommended accommodations near Portland State University where the seminar will be hosted. Many have reduced rates, promotions, and discounts for guests who are attending events at the university. There are other accommodations available in the area not listed here.
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