Midwest Bridge Seminar
March 20th-22nd
đź“ŤÂ Location
Milwaukee Shobukan
9333 N 49th Street
Brown Deer, WI 53222
Seminar Schedule (CST)
- Friday: 5:00–8:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:30 am–12:30 pm & 2:30–5:30 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Milwaukee Shobukan is proud to host the Midwest Bridge Seminar, a three-day gathering dedicated to building connection—between lineages, generations, and ways of practice within Aikido.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and train from:
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, 8th Dan
Meido Moore Shihan, 7th Dan
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, 6th Dan
Matt Lowry Sensei, 4th Dan
Dwight Sora Sensei, 4th Dan
Christi Wise Sensei, 3rd Dan
The 2026 Midwest Bridge Seminar will be offered both in person and via live stream, allowing practitioners from across the Shimbokukai community and beyond to take part.
Whether you are seeking technical depth, renewed perspective, or meaningful connection through practice, this weekend offers a space to train, reflect, and strengthen the bridges that connect us.
👉 For registration details and updates, visit www.aikidoshimbokukai.org/events-master/2026-midwest-bridge
Deppe Sensei Seminar
OCTOBER 9th-11th
Robert began his aikido study in 1984 and holds the rank of rokudan (6th dan). He is a personal student of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and is especially known for his precise and powerful weapons work, graceful movement, and clear teaching. Robert has been training and teaching at Aikido Shobukan Dojo (ASD) since 1994. Robert has studied Shindo Muso Ryu for 30 years as well as Yagyu Shinkage Ryu for 7 years. Robert was also a founding member of the ASU Board of Directors and served two years as President.
Location:
Milwaukee Shobukan 9333 N 49th St, Brown Deer, WI 53223
Seminar Schedule:
October 9th, Friday: 6:30-8:30
October 10th, Saturday: 10:00-Noon/3:00-5:00 (Pizza Party to follow)
October 11th, Sunday: 10:00-Noon
Pricing:
Weekend: $140 (Student Rate: $30/class or $100/weekend)
Pay By the Class: $50/class
Pizza Party: $25
Release and Liability Waiver: Click to download a printable waiver
Payment by cash, check, or Zelle available at the seminar, as well as PayPal
