Kobido® College Japan
Study where tradition meets technique.
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Direct Apprenticeship with the Kobido® Grandmaster

Taught by Grandmaster Dr. Shogo Mochizuki himself, this training offers a unique and immersive experience.

Japan Training 2027

The new schedule for the 2027 Japan Training will be announced at a later time. Please keep an eye on this page for any updates.

We are excited to announce that we hope to open a new Kobido® Flagship Store and Clinic in Tokyo next year. If timing allows, the Japan Training will be held at this clinic, where students will get to see and experience the Grandmaster's treatment room and equipment firsthand. 

The number of participants is currently set at 12*. Additional slots may be added depending on the availability of our Teaching Assistants. Kindly note that participants are responsible for arranging their own flights. 

*Participation to the Japan Training is by invitation only. The Grandmaster Shogo Mochizuki will personally select participants among eligible students. 

‍Prices

Tuition: TBA

Training Packages: TBA**

**The purchase of the Training Packages for each level is necessary to sign up for the training. Check our online store for potential discounts.

The Japan Training will take place at the Hikarie building in Shibuya, in the heart of Tokyo.

Level 7 Japan Training and Graduation: 2027

Dates to be defined.

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.
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