Kobido® Licensing Course
Training Schedule
Direct Apprenticeship with the Kobido® Grandmaster
Taught by Grandmaster Dr. Shogo Mochizuki himself, this training offer a unique and immersive experience.
Level 4 and 5, Japan Training: Autumn Class 2025
Level 4: October 22th, 23th, 24th & 25th • 2025
Level 5: October 27th. 28th, 29th & 30th • 2025
Level 4 and 5, Japan Training: Spring Class 2026
Level 4: May 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th • 2026
Level 5: May 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd • 2026
Level 6 and 7, Japan Training and Graduation: Summer Class 2026
Level 6: July 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th • 2026
Level 7: July 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th • 2026
Instructors
Dr. Shogo Mochizuki
The 26th Generation Grandmaster, Kobido Lineage Holder
Dr. Shogo Mochizuki started the Kobido training in Tokyo, Japan, in 1977. He started teaching in the United States in 1993 and published the Kobido's first textbook in 1995. He is the author of all of Kobido's official books. Over the past 33 years, he has trained more than 50,000 students worldwide. He was appointed by the 25th Generation Master of the House and Lineage of Kobido and currently carries the role of 26th Generation Master and Lineage Holder.
Ritsuko Kanetsuna
Licensed Kobido Instructor
Ritsuko Kanetsuna has been studying with Dr. Shogo Mochizuki since 2011. She is a graduate of Kobido Esthetic College in Tokyo, Japan. Ritsuko has undergone instructor training with Dr. Shogo Mochizuki. She is an official licensed Kobido instructor and the head instructor of Kobido Esthetic College’s Tokyo Campus.
