My passion for Aikido 

 

From a young age, I was physically weak and lacked coordination, making physical activities challenging for me. Because of this, I always admired strong individuals and, in my final year of high school, I mustered the courage to attend an Aikido dojo in Osaka. At that time, I never imagined that 26 years later I would be running my own dojo overseas.

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I remember feeling incredibly anxious about going to the dojo, as I was both clumsy and shy. Despite practicing far more than others and still struggling to keep up, I was fortunate to receive kind and detailed guidance from many teachers and senior students, which deepened my attraction to Aikido. Through practice, I gradually gained confidence and then experienced the joy of teaching Aikido to new people, eventually leading to the opportunity to run my own dojo in Australia. Understanding the anxieties and challenges faced by beginners, I aim to teach Aikido in a clear and accessible manner, rather than relying on the traditional approach of "stealing my techniques," without explaining and to make Aikido’s principles more visible and understandable.

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Having received so much from Aikido, I want to share it with as many people as possible, hoping that others might find the same support I did. My goal is to contribute to the growth of the global Aikido community and to repay the debt of gratitude I owe to my mentors and senseis.

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