Aishinkai

Aishinkai is a health institution located at 202 Northeast 185th Street in Shoreline, Washington, United States. This institution specializes in Japanese martial and cultural arts, including Iaidō, Aiki-ken, Aiki-Jō, Kyudō, Ki Development, Kiatsu, and Shodō. Sensei Jonathan Bannister, with a 6th-degree Renshi in Iaido and Shihan in AiShin-ryu Aikido, has been practicing and teaching these arts since 1980. He has trained extensively in Japan and is a respected figure in the martial arts community.

The beautiful dojo in Edmonds, Washington is a private facility for members only, offering private instruction and special events. However, there is an open-to-the-public class called Introduction to Japanese Swordsmanship on Thursday evenings at the Spartan Recreation Center in Shoreline. Visitors are welcome to observe, but participation requires registration with Shoreline Parks and Recreation.

Aishinkai is dedicated to self-mastery in body, mind, and spirit, aiming to cultivate "a life worth living" through their training. The institution welcomes individuals of all sizes, ages, and genders to train together in a cooperative and harmonious community. All participants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Membership at Aishinkai includes access to various arts such as Kyudo, Shodo, Ikebana, and Bonsai, available by appointment only. There is an annual membership fee, separate from any organization or class enrollment fees. However, membership is not required to participate in introductory classes.

To get a feel for Aishinkai's training, visitors are encouraged to attend the Thursday open practice for Japanese Swordsmanship at the Spartan Recreation Center. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Aishinkai for more information. The institution operates on specific days and times, so be sure to check the schedule before planning your visit.