Zenshinkai Weapons Seminar
June 6–7, 2026 • Jones Point Park • Alexandria, VA
Hosted by Alexandria Zen Center, this weekend seminar will focus on traditional Aikido weapons training, including bokken, jo, paired exercises, distancing, timing, movement, and the integration of weapons principles into taijutsu.
Training will take place outdoors at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia.
Seminar Schedule
Saturday, June 6 (Jones Point Park)
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- 7:00pm - Group Dinner at ALX Zen Center
Sunday, June 7 (Jones Point Park)
Registration Information
Registration: Pre-registration required
Registration Fee: $150.00
Deadline for Registration: Sunday, May 31
Participants must be registered by May 31 to attend. There will not be any registration available during the event.
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Hosted By
Alexandria Zen Center
Contact
For any questions or details about this event, please contact:
info@alexandriazencenter.com
How to Prepare
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Register by May 31. Participants must be registered by May 31 to attend, and there will not be any registration during the event.
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Bring your Bokken & Jo. Extra sets will not be available.
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Bring a Tsuba (hand guard) for your bokken. Your bokken will need a proper-fitting tsuba, preferably in leather or rawhide for durability.
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If you need recommendations on where to buy one, please use the contact information above. ALX Zen Center also makes and sells them and can do so if contacted by May 26 at
info@alexandriazencenter.com
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No aikido uniforms for outdoor training. Dress for the activity and weather.
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We recommend rugged and comfortable shoes, such as hiking boots or sneakers with good cushioning, since we will be training on pavement.
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Bring your own water bottle. There is a water fountain by the bathroom house available throughout the day.
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We recommend bringing sunglasses and a hand towel.
Location
Jones Point Park Parking
Jones Point Dr
Alexandria, VA
We will be approximately 5 bridge bays west of the river.
This location has excellent ventilation from its off-the-water breeze and is under an enormous overpass that provides shelter from rain and thunderstorms.
The ground is flat, well paved, and well maintained, with a large parking lot and clean bathroom facilities.
For those bringing family members, there are two playgrounds and a large open field nearby, along with shopping, restaurants, and activities throughout Old Town Alexandria.
Recommended Lodging
Free Option
ALX Zen Center members have a small number of couches and guest rooms available.
To request accommodations, please contact:
info@alexandriazencenter.com
Hotels Nearby
There are many major hotel chains and AirBnBs nearby. A few options include:
Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street
1456 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+1 (703) 548-5474
Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town/King St. Metro
1616 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+1 (703) 299-9900
Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor
1620 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+1 (703) 302-8300
Zenshinkai Aikido Association • Alexandria Zen Center