Shinnenkai 2026

Shinnenkai 2026

Come join us for a fun-filled weeked of training at Bujinkan Kakure Yama Dojo to celebrate the new year and kick off 2026 with a bang! Join senior instructors from around the region as we explore the martial art as relayed by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi and the senior shihan.

Training will alter between focused sessions with individual instructors as well and a round robin format, so be ready for anything and bring all your gear! Individual focussed sessions will be led by several Daishihan/Shihan including:

• Karl and Carol Koch
• Craig Olson
• Alan Sakoman
• Jeff Walker
• Cody McCormack
• Sean Kennedy
• Brandon Roller
• Brian Johnson
• Daryll Ingalls
• Joe Rae
• and Tippu Khan

This event celebrates the start of a new year of training and a chance to renew friendships and grow community. Look for additional special events throughout the year!

DINNER:

Dinner will be held at Sake Bomb restaurant on Saturday night and is not included in the price of registration. If you intend to join us for dinner, please reserve a seat by "purchasing" the free Saturday evening dinner ticket so we can reserve adequate seats at the restaurant in advance.

CRASH SPACE/HOTELS:

Limited crash space is available on a first come, first served basis. Those wishing hotel space should consider the Hilton Durham (919) 383-8033, SureStay Plus (919) 382-3388, or Hampton Inn and Suites (984)710-3804 - all are located within minutes of the dojo.

Info: Round Robin Session: Instructors will start with a technique set by the participants and give their on interpretations and variations. Training will finish with a focus session prior to retiring to the neighborhood taproom for a chance to relax and socialize.

Info: Focus Sessions: Individual Instruction will lead training for roughly 50 minute sessions.

Info: Focus Sessions: Individual Instructors will lead training for roughly 50 minute sessions.

Info: Please reserve space for each attendee in your party using the dinner admission tickets when you register.

Info: Focus Sessions: Individual Instructors will lead training for roughly 50 minute sessions

Info: Round Robin: Instructors will start from a technique set by the participants and give their own interpretations and variations.

Event Venue

Bujinkan Kakure Yama Dojo, 2305 Orangewood Drive, Durham, United States

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