To join Shinbukan, you will need to agree to the rules listed below in Question 2, and pay a Y10,000 joining fee directly to Sensei, in addition to the seminar fees. If you would like to include the Shinbukan joining fee in your registration invoice please check the box in the form above.

Yes, every student joining Shinbukan must sign a Rules of Conduct document agreeing to the following rules;The Rules of Conduct for the SHINBUKAN KURODA DOJO Members include the following:
1. Any and all Katas (forms) that you will learn will be taught to you first directly by GRANDMASTER Kuroda. This is to ensure that the Katas are taught in their original correctform.
2. Please refrain from practicing any Katas (forms) that you have not been taught previously by GRANDMASTER Kuroda unless you have received prior permission from him to do so.
3. It is expressly prohibited for all disciples to instruct any beginning students withoutpermission that has been previously granted by our GRANDMASTER.
4. All disciples of SHINBUKAN must not teach, demonstrate or practice any Katas with anyone that is not an acknowledged member of SHINBUKAN Kuroda Dojo.
5. No one may perform or otherwise demonstrate the SHINBUKAN Kata in the presence of the public unless there is prior permission that has been previously granted by ourGRANDMASTER.
6. Please refrain from making negative comments in reference to other forms or styles of BUDO.
7. All members must endeavor to always put our thoughtful understanding of SHINBUKAN to the best practical use in our daily life and to live peacefully in society.
8. SHINBUKAN Disciples must conduct themselves as good role models in their daily lives, in their work, and in the DOJO with others.
9. We must recognize and appreciate that every individual has a unique purpose and reason for learning and practicing SHINBUKAN, and we must fully respect and appreciate the fact that we all have different physical capabilities, conditions and personal goals.
10. We must endeavor to always practice without bearing any form of grudge or ill will toward others. The SHINBUKAN DOJO practice environment will always promote friendly and effective learning together.
11. We must always endeavor to practice all Katas correctly as they have been taught to us by our GRANDMASTER.
12. We must cultivate our ability and strive to continuously improve our skill andunderstanding every day and night.
Sincerely,
Kuroda Yasumasa
SHINBUKAN-KURODA-DOJO

It is recommended that you wear martial attire such as that worn in Judo, Aikido, or Karate if you have it. A gi-top and hakama are preferred along with a heko obi or sash. If you don't have these and can't source them, then relaxed fit athletic pants (no yoga pants) and a long or short sleeve shirt is best.

It is best if you bring your own Bokken, iaito, etc to the seminar. If you can't bring one, we have a limited amount of extra training weapons we can loan to you if you make arrangements when you register. You may also buy a bokken and/or jitte which you can pick up at the seminar that are specific to Shinbukan practice.

If you are a new member of Shinbukan please only bring an Iaito (unsharpened sword) and/or bokken. If you have questions, please contact us.

We will have a limited number of bokken for sale at the seminar, however we prefer you pre-order one to be shipped to you or picked up at the seminar. You can add it to your form on the home page.

We have seminar packages you can choose from. If the packages won’t work for your schedule, or you need a one-day package you can contact us and we can invoice you specifically for that day. You can always add additional days of training by contacting us. Each additional day is $140 and includes meals.

You can request a full refund for the seminar if you can't make it until October 1st.

If you are in the Fresno area, you may continue your training through Fresno Samurai Arts, which is a program within Pacific Martial Arts. However, all seminar attendees must join Shinbukan as per question 1. If you have additional questions, please contact us.

If you are a Koryu member, Shinbukan does not want to cause conflict with other Sensei, so Koryu students are typically not allowed to train. If you are a member of a Koryu and have questions, please contact us.