2026 North American Tai Kai — Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu
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The North American Federation returns to Koyama Dojo for three days of Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu instruction, lineage, and connection.
October 2–4, 2026
Koyama Dojo — Livonia, Michigan
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Three days of training, lineage, and federation gathering:
— Friday evening: opening reception and welcome training.
— Saturday: full day of instruction, federation banquet.
— Sunday: shiatsu instruction, closing.
Open to all ranks. Visitors and guests welcome. Full schedule and travel details at the event ticket link.
INSTRUCTORS
Hanshi Shihan Scott Evans, Sandai Kichu — Chief Head Instructor, North American Federation
Hanshi Ku Tony Berkmans — Belgium
Menkyo Kaiden Shihan Sandai Kichu Alberto Blanco — Madrid
Senior instructors of the North American Federation
LINEAGE
Hakko Denshin Ryu descends from Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu through Okuyama Ryuho and Shodai Soke Michael J. LaMonica. The Tai Kai is the federation's annual gathering to train, test, and transmit the art directly, instructor to student, hand to hand.
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REGISTRATION
All-inclusive pricing. Includes instruction, Saturday banquet, and event materials.
Early Bird — $199
Standard — $230
Late — $265
Walk-in — $315
Register using the event ticket link.
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TRAVEL
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) — 25 minutes from the dojo. Hotel and travel details on the registration page.
QUESTIONS
Message Koyama Dojo directly or visit the event ticket link for more details.
October 2–4, 2026
Koyama Dojo — Livonia, Michigan
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Three days of training, lineage, and federation gathering:
— Friday evening: opening reception and welcome training.
— Saturday: full day of instruction, federation banquet.
— Sunday: shiatsu instruction, closing.
Open to all ranks. Visitors and guests welcome. Full schedule and travel details at the event ticket link.
INSTRUCTORS
Hanshi Shihan Scott Evans, Sandai Kichu — Chief Head Instructor, North American Federation
Hanshi Ku Tony Berkmans — Belgium
Menkyo Kaiden Shihan Sandai Kichu Alberto Blanco — Madrid
Senior instructors of the North American Federation
LINEAGE
Hakko Denshin Ryu descends from Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu through Okuyama Ryuho and Shodai Soke Michael J. LaMonica. The Tai Kai is the federation's annual gathering to train, test, and transmit the art directly, instructor to student, hand to hand.
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REGISTRATION
All-inclusive pricing. Includes instruction, Saturday banquet, and event materials.
Early Bird — $199
Standard — $230
Late — $265
Walk-in — $315
Register using the event ticket link.
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TRAVEL
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) — 25 minutes from the dojo. Hotel and travel details on the registration page.
QUESTIONS
Message Koyama Dojo directly or visit the event ticket link for more details.
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Where is it happening?
Koyama Dojo - Hakko Denshin Ryu JuJutsu, 12924 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48150-4201, United States
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