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Ippatsu Uchi (One Hit) Workshop with Taiyo Onoda

$50.00

We’re excited to once again welcome Taiyo Onoda of the world-renowned Kodo Taiko ensemble for another powerful workshop experience! These sessions will dive into the heart of Kodo’s signature approach, “ippatsu uchi”—one swing, one hit—and explore how intention, technique, and energy unite in every strike. Taiyo will also guide participants through the “TM Method,” a core training drill developed by Kodo’s Tomohiro Mitome to build strength, precision, and endurance.

This is a rare chance to train with one of today’s most accomplished taiko artists. Two workshops will be offered—tailored for both beginners and experienced players—providing an opportunity for everyone to grow their technique and deepen their connection to the drum. Spots are limited, so register early! Registration is exclusively available to Makoto Taiko members only.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

  • Session 1 focuses on Chudaiko playing and is open to beginner and intermediate/advanced players.
    6:00 - 7:55pm, Maximum 25 participants

  • Session 2 focuses on Odaiko playing and is open to current beginner Odaiko class students, as well as intermediate and advanced Odaiko players.
    8:00 - 9:55pm, Maximum 25 participants

  • Registration Fee: $50 per participant, per session

  • If you meet the minimum qualifications, you’re welcome to sign up for BOTH sessions.

  • Note: Cancelations and refund requests must be made in writing to info@makototaiko.org by Wednesday, November 18, 2026. No exceptions.

Workshop Sessions:

We’re excited to once again welcome Taiyo Onoda of the world-renowned Kodo Taiko ensemble for another powerful workshop experience! These sessions will dive into the heart of Kodo’s signature approach, “ippatsu uchi”—one swing, one hit—and explore how intention, technique, and energy unite in every strike. Taiyo will also guide participants through the “TM Method,” a core training drill developed by Kodo’s Tomohiro Mitome to build strength, precision, and endurance.

This is a rare chance to train with one of today’s most accomplished taiko artists. Two workshops will be offered—tailored for both beginners and experienced players—providing an opportunity for everyone to grow their technique and deepen their connection to the drum. Spots are limited, so register early! Registration is exclusively available to Makoto Taiko members only.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

  • Session 1 focuses on Chudaiko playing and is open to beginner and intermediate/advanced players.
    6:00 - 7:55pm, Maximum 25 participants

  • Session 2 focuses on Odaiko playing and is open to current beginner Odaiko class students, as well as intermediate and advanced Odaiko players.
    8:00 - 9:55pm, Maximum 25 participants

  • Registration Fee: $50 per participant, per session

  • If you meet the minimum qualifications, you’re welcome to sign up for BOTH sessions.

  • Note: Cancelations and refund requests must be made in writing to info@makototaiko.org by Wednesday, November 18, 2026. No exceptions.

Workshop Details (Subject to change)

Session 1 & 2 Schedule

  • Quick Introductions (5 min)

  • Warm-ups (10 min)

  • Ippatsu Uchi (45 min)

  • Break (10 min)

  • TM Method (45 min)

Questions?

We hope you will join us for an enriching experience. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@makototaiko.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

About Taiyo Onoda

Taiyo Onoda started playing taiko in the USA when he was eight years old. He entered the Kodo Apprentice Centre in 2016 and became a Kodo Member in 2019. On stage, Onoda is mainly featured on taiko drums. Earnest by nature, he tackles every role with determination, steadily gaining trust as he rises to each new challenge. Before moving to Japan to join Kodo, Onoda majored in Food Science and Technology and Japanese at University of California, Davis. Performing with Kodo is physically demanding, so his cooking skills and knowledge about nutrition are great assets, helping him look after himself and his colleagues. Onoda dreams of giving back to the North American taiko community through his work with Kodo, hoping his activities will invigorate and inspire the people who raised him.

In recent years, he has been working on video content creation around his performance activities, editing and subtitling performance and educational videos. He has also taken on teaching and interpreting roles at Kodo Taiko School, facilitating bilingual group lessons online that bring the international taiko community together to learn the spirit, physique, and technique that Kodo has cultivated to date.