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.