 Yasuhiza Shioda Sensei, 8th Dan, son of Gozo Shioda Sensei, on his visit to the Shinseikan, April 3, 2003 |
 Inoue Dojo-cho, 9th Dan, on his visit to the Shinseikan |
 Mark Baker sensei, 4th Dan, on his visit to the Shinseikan |
| The aim of the IYAF is to support the overseas teaching of Yoshinkan Aikido. Through the federation instructors worldwide have a direct link to the Honbu Dojo and access to the following:
Instructor Certificates All Yoshinkan black belts (yudansha) are eligible for IYAF Instructor Certificates. Issued directly by Soke Shioda, these certificates or teaching licenses are valid for life. Consequently, holders of these certificates are considered as registered instructors. No annual registration is necessary. Requirements include: Dan ranking in Yoshinkan Aikido, and Instructors may grade students, obtain kyu and dan certificates from the IYAF, and use the Yoshinkan Aikido name and symbol. Instructors from within a country may form regional or national federations. Such federations should provide democratic representation for the interests of all instructors. Only one national federation per country will be recognized by the IYAF. Kyu and dan certificates are available for students graded by registered instructors. Kyu certificates are available for rankings beginning at 9th kyu and must be used from 3rd kyu. Dan certificates and children's dan certificates will be issued individually by Soke Shioda. Registration of gradings with the IYAF is necessary for gradings to be entered in the Yoshinkan records. Records of kyu and dan rankings should be submitted to the IYAF on a regular basis. Dojo Registration Certificates The IYAF can provide registration certificates for Yoshinkan Aikido dojos. These certificates prove that dojos are officially recognized by the IYAF. Only individuals approved by Soke Shioda may receive dojo registration certificates. International Membership Cards Membership with the IYAF is available to all students and Instructors of Yoshinkan Aikido worldwide. Membership is automatic for all persons belonging to Yoshinkan groups. No membership fee is necessary. IYAF membership cards are available to those who need or simply wish to use them. The cards bear the internationally recognized Yoshinkan Aikido symbol, the student's photograph, name, address, country, student number, and name of the student's dojo. Other Southern Ontario IYAF Dojos Seidokan Dojo, Georgetown Sendokan Dojo, Etobicoke Kokoro Aikido Dojo, Scarborough Renbukan Dojo, Windsor Chudokan Dojo, Windsor Seibukan Dojo, Waterdown Seimeikan Dojo, Scarborough Renseikan Dojo, Pickering Buseikan Dojo, Borden Jinbukan Dojo, Hamilton Buyukan Dojo, Ajax Buyokan Dojo, Kingston Bushinkan Dojo, Trenton Aiki Budo Centre, London List of Registered IYAF Dojos in Canada Other IYAF Affiliated Sites IYAF Secretariat Aikido Yoshinkan Hombu Dojo Seikeikan Dojo, Sacramento CA Worldwide directory of IYAF dojos from the IYAF site Worldwide directory of IYAF dojos from the Seikeikan site Please contact josh@shinseikan.org for additions or corrections. |