We are proud to welcome Ryoichi Kinoshita Shihan to Aikido Northshore. Ryoichi Kinoshita Shihan began Aikido training under Abe Seiseki Shihan in 1974. At age 24, he became a live-in student of Abe Shihan. From 1996 to present day, he has been director and head instructor of Suisenkan Aikido Dojo in Suita, Japan. He instructs full-time in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. As a longtime student of Abe Sensei, calligraphy teacher of Osensei, Kinoshita Sensei studied calligraphy as well as Aikido with Abe Sensei. 

Register to train with Ryoichi Kinoshita Shihan with the button below.

with 

Kimberly Richardson, 7th Dan & Lee Crawford, 6th Dan

Returning September 2026

Aikido Northshore and Two Cranes Institute look forward to welcoming Ikeda Shihan back to Seattle in 2026.

If you need help planning your trip, here are some links and a map for local hotels near the Two Cranes dojo.

Travelodge Seattle University

Silver Cloud Inn - University District

University Motel Suites

Residence Inn Seattle - University District

Hotel Nexus Seattle