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Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan
(1938 - 2023)
Born in 17 February 1938, Yoshimitsu
Yamada sensei was a student of O Sensei for more than ten years and is an
8th dan and has been the chief instructor at the New York Aikikai since 1964. Currently, he is Chairman of the
Board of the United States Aikido Federation and the Latin America Aikido
Federation. He is the author of Aikido
Complete and has made multiple aikido training tapes.
Yamada Sensei is known for his clear and strong basic
technique. He teaches seminars worldwide and thousands of students have
attended his classes. "We must keep the spirit of budo no matter how
we practice," he says. New York Aikikai,
142 W. 18th St., New York, NY 10011 USA (212) 242-6246.
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