21st December 2003...... a day to be remembered by members of Aikido Shinju-kai.

It was the day where we had our honourable guest Seijuro Masuda Shihan (8th Dan) from Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan to grace the official opening of our humble Hombu Dojo, the first of its kind in Singapore.

The opening was witnessed by not only members of Aikido Shinju-kai but also by some 24 members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Aikido Club who was here together with Masuda Sensei to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Camp.

After the official opening, we had a combined training where all members enjoyed themselves partnering one another, followed by a BBQ Buffet dinner and a great time at the Citrus Wine Bar and poolside situated just at the ground level where our Hombu Dojo is.

The party ended around 11.30pm with Masuda Sensei closing it by singing a couple of Christmas carols.

S. Masuda Shihan, accompanied by Philip Sensei, unveiled the plague
for the Official Opening of Aikido Shinju-kai Headquarters, with Mrs
S. Masuda, members of Tokyo Metropolitan Aikido Club and Aikido
Shinju-kai members witnessing in the background.

S. Masuda Shihan explaining a technique in detail using the Bokken.

Philip Sensei presenting a token of appreciation to S. Masuda Shihan
after the Seminar.

Group photo with S. Masuda Shihan, Tokyo Metropolitan Aikido Club members and Aikido Shinju-kai members at the Headquarters Dojo.

S. Masuda Shihan singing Christmas carols with several Aikido Shinju-kai Instructors and members at the Citrus Wine Bar during the Buffet Dinner.