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Ulf Evenås Shihan 8th Dan Seminar
May 2 @ 9:30 am - May 3 @ 4:00 pm
West Midlands Aikido Association is excited to host Ulf Evenås Shihan 8th Dan for a weekend seminar on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026. The following day, Monday 4th May, is a UK Bank Holiday, which we hope will help with travel and give everyone a well-earned day of rest.
Seminar times: 9.30am Registration, 10am start to 4pm
Venue
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Community Sports Centre
Old Fallings Lane
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 8BL
Seminar Cost
£40 – 1 Day
£75 – 2 Days
CLICK HERE TO PAY SECURLY ONLINE AND BOOK YOUR SPACE – 1 DAY £40
In the “NOTE TO MERCHANT” section please write your email, which aikido organisation your from and which day (Saturday/Sunday) you wish to attend
CLICK HERE TO PAY SECURLY ONLINE AND BOOK YOUR SPACE – 2 DAYS £75
In the “NOTE TO MERCHANT” section please write your email and which aikido organisation your from
For those unfamiliar with Ulf Evenås Shihan:
He is one of only two people worldwide to have been awarded 7th Dan directly by Morihiro Saito Shihan (9th Dan)—a rare and significant recognition among hundreds of Saito Shihan’s close students.
At the start of this year, he was also awarded 8th Dan by the Doshu, in recognition of his lifelong dedication and contribution to Aikido.
Ulf Shihan trained intensively for 29 years under Morihiro Saito Shihan and holds the highest-level certification in Bukiwaza (Level 5), awarded personally by Saito Shihan.
He was also appointed as Saito Shihan’s personal representative in Europe, a testament to his deep understanding and embodiment of Iwama-style Aikido.
All of Ulf Shihan’s teaching remains true to the method and structure passed down from Morihiro Saito Shihan, with a strong emphasis on the connection between Aiki Ken, Aiki Jo, and Taijutsu—focusing on Kihon, Awase, and Ki-no-Nagare movements across both weapons and open-hand techniques.
Whether you’re new to Aikido or a seasoned practitioner, this seminar offers a rare opportunity to experience authentic Iwama-style Aikido from one of its most respected living exponents.
If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us info@westmidlandsaikido.org.uk
