At the end of 2010, 4 Maihama members took their first Aikido tests. Last Friday I was happy to present them all (well 3 out of 4 - Makiko had to work) with their certificates. Congratulations!
The Maihama Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Club began in October of 1995. It was first taught by Ando Tsuneo Shihan, then passed down through his senior students/uchideshi. Training is held Thursdays and Fridays from 7:45-8:45pm in the Budojo of the Urayasu City Sports Center. Thursday is a general class taught by Katagiri Sensei. Friday is a stricter/high energy class taught by Jim Sensei.
Originally from Ontario, Canada. Moved to Japan in 2004. Has been studying Aikido for over 15 years. Currently a 4th dan and full time uchideshi at Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu.