I began training with Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei in the year 2000 and currently hold a rank of Yondan (4th Dan) in Aikido.

 

Imaizumi Sensei, was a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba Sensei (O-Sensei, founder of Aikido), as well as his son Kisshomaru Sensei (Waka Sensei, founder's son ) and Koichi Tohei Sensei (founder of Ki Society). Imaizumi Sensei formally retired on October 1st, 2022 and continues to train privately and share his research and thoughts about budo through his writing.

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Aikido represents to me an endless pursuit of spirit forging (seishin tanren) with the goal of achieving an insight into one's own self - nature . It is a complete system that offers moving meditation, spiritual training and a philosophy of life to those who are willing to commit the time and energy.