Invitation to the Hōzōinryū Sōjutsu Seminar from 18 to 20 September 2026 with Komakita Manabu

The Hōzōinryū, founded in Nara in the mid-16th century, is the oldest of Japan’s surviving spear schools and specializes in the use of the jūmonji-kamayari (cross-shaped sickle spear). In this seminar, led by the school’s 22nd head, the full Hōzōinryū curriculum will be practised. For advanced students, the ancient forms involving sword and naginata will also be part of the seminar. Interested beginners and non-members of the school are also welcome, but subject to availability.

The number of participants is limited to 20. Members of the Hōzōinryū/Alster Dojo will be given priority.

Organizer:
Alster Dojo e.V. – Iaidō/Sōjutsu Section

Venue:
Alster Dojo e.V. Veilchenweg 34 22529 Hamburg Germany Tel. & Fax: +49 (0)40 - 56 00 85 95

Training times:
Friday 18 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026, 10:00 to 18:00 each day,
The dojo opens 30 minutes before the start of each training session

Instructors: Komakita Manabu (22nd Head of the Hōzōnryū, Menkyo Kaiden) and
Jürgen Seebeck (Menkyo Kaiden)

Participants:
Participation in this seminar is, in principle, open to everyone. However, as the number of participants is limited to 20, members of the Alster Dojo and/or the Hōzōinryū will be given priority. Should places still be available after 21 August 2026, they will be allocated in order of the registrations. We will notify you accordingly.

Seminar fees:
Adults €300, youth, school pupils, students etc. (with proof) €150
Accommodation at the dōjō is available from Friday to Sunday and costs €5.00 per person per night.

Seminar and accommodation fees are payable in exact cash on arrival.

Registration: By email, stating your full name, address, email address, telephone number and accommodation requirements, to: sojutsu@alster-dojo.de

Registration deadline: 21 August 2026