named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Aikido Classes
Regular aikido training sessions focusing on technique, form, and the redirection of energy (Ki), offered at multiple dojos
Annual Aikido Seminar
Nationwide gathering featuring senior instructors, celebrating the legacy of Imaizumi Sensei and advancing student training
Ki Training
Combines Shin-Shin Toitsu Do ("Japanese Yoga") with martial methods to improve mental and physical well-being
Weapons Training
Instruction in the use of wooden sword (bokken) and staff (jo), emphasizing traditional Japanese martial arts forms and discipline
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 3 activities
- Hosting annual and special seminar eventsOrganizes and hosts annual aikido seminars, including a 35th anniversary seminar from September 29 to October 1, 2023, and another event from September 19 to 22, 2024. These events include rigorous training and special practices such as ki breathing and misogi chanting.
- Supporting community engagement and advancement in AikidoFosters a member-supported community that promotes individual progress and advancement in Aikido, providing structured training and opportunities for continuous development.
- Teaching Aikido and related martial arts practicesProvides ongoing instruction in Aikido, emphasizing non-violent techniques that redirect an opponent's energy, along with in-depth training in bokken (sword) and jo (staff) disciplines not commonly offered in other dojos. This lifelong practice is taught across multiple locations within the Shin-Budo Kai network.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Disseminating public health guidance during emergenciesPublished and distributed localized COVID-19 safety guidelines, including a customized document for the TriState area based on a template by Dr. Ralph Bryan, and provided links to local resources to support community well-being during the pandemic.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operating a network of dojosManages and maintains multiple dojo locations, including established sites in Wappingers Falls, NY, Closter, NJ, and a newly established or relocated location in midtown Manhattan. The organization reopened a fully operational dojo in May after securing a lease and completing renovations.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Providing remote access to training during disruptionsOffered free access to archived instructional Aikido videos during periods when in-person classes were suspended due to the health crisis, ensuring continuity of practice for members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$63K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$75K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$18K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Aikikai Hombu Dojo Partner — Imaizumi Sensei was an instructor at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo from 1965 to 1975.
- Albuquerque SBK Partner — Collaborated with to develop and customize COVID-19 safety guidelines for the TriState area.
- Albuquerque Shin-Budo Kai Dojo Partner — Hosted the 2024 annual aikido seminar.
- Albuquerque Shin-Budo Kai Dojo Partner — Hosted the 35th Anniversary Aikido Seminar.
- Connecticut SBK Partner — Local chapter providing instructors for the 35th anniversary seminar.
- Imaizumi Sensei Government — Former lead instructor whose teaching methodology continues to guide the organization's approach to aikido.
- Ki-no-kenkyukai Partner — Imaizumi Sensei joined Koichi Tohei Sensei in the Ki-no-kenkyukai (Ki Society) in 1975 and founded the New York Ki Society under its umbrella.
- New York SBK Partner — Local chapter providing instructors for the 35th anniversary seminar.
- Shin-Budo Kai – Hudson Valley Partner — Affiliate dojo in Wappingers Falls, NY offering martial arts instruction under the Shin-Budo Kai umbrella.
- Shin-Budo Kai – New Jersey Partner — Affiliate dojo in Closter, NJ offering martial arts instruction under the Shin-Budo Kai umbrella.
- Warren Wynshaw Sensei Partner — Lead instructor for the Genkido and Aikido class at the final event.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Blended Aikido Traditionmethodology: blended_aikido_traditionBy integrating teachings from Morihei Ueshiba and Koichi Tohei within a unified practice, Shin-Budo Kai produces a distinct Aikido methodology that combines traditional martial principles with internal coordination and mindfulness, fostering deeper technical and personal development because of synergies between lineages.
- Ki Training for Holistic Wellbeingmethodology: ki_training_for_wellbeingBy combining Ki training—through Shin-Shin Toitsu Do ("Japanese Yoga") and martial methods—Shin-Budo Kai enhances physical and mental wellbeing, enabling practitioners to apply these benefits across martial, personal, and professional disciplines because internal energy (Ki) cultivation supports integrated mind-body development.
- Shugyo-Based Progressive Trainingmethodology: ShugyoBy advancing training through consistent, incremental practice grounded in the principle of Shugyo—returning to foundational techniques to overcome plateaus—Shin-Budo Kai produces deeper mastery and resilience because disciplined repetition and humility in practice enable long-term growth beyond technical stagnation.