Instructor

Grand Advisor Yokota Yoshiaki 8th Dan Shihan

Train judo in junior high school and karate in high school, while serving as captain of the Aikido club in high school and university.
After graduating from university, he became an apprentice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo.
Since then, he has taught at the Hombu Dojo as an instructor in the instruction department, and has served as head of the instruction department, as well as contributing to the spread of Aikido through instruction in Europe, North America and other countries around the world.
He currently teaches general classes at the Hombu Dojo, and also teaches at seminars and other events throughout Japan and overseas in North America, Russia, Europe and other countries.

Hombu Dojo Instruction Department Instructor
International Aikido Federation (IAF) Technical Advisor

Instruction team

Representative : Ichiro Toritani 5th Dan

Start to Aikido training at Kuwamori Dojo in Nerima, Tokyo, in his early twenties.
Practiced at Kuwamori Dojo, Aikikai Hombu Dojo, and other dojos both in Japan and overseas.
Instruction from Yokota Shihan in Hombu dojo and accompanied the master to seminars, demonstrations, etc. both in Japan and overseas.
Placed instructor at Kuwamori Dojo (in charge of Saturday training) on 2016-2020.
Since around 2006, Teaching at overseas dojos in the US (Seattle), Indonesia (Bali), etc.

Currently, Holds special training sessions with Yokota Shihan at Yusei Juku, as well as training at Yusei Juku's regular training sessions and at the Hombu Dojo.
Also collaborates with young instructors both in Japan and overseas to host and co-host various events such as workshops and joint training sessions both in Japan and overseas.
January 2014 Placed 5th dan
July 2016 Since establishing an Aikido club at the consulting company where he works.
Holding regular training sessions and workshops at martial arts halls in Tokyo.
May 2018 Demonstrated as Tokyo area representative at the All Japan Aikido Demonstration
April 2019 Yusei Juku established
[ Message ]
While pursuing the path of Aikido as a martial art, let's reset and loosen up the stiffness in our minds and bodies that has built up in our daily lives.
Another great attraction is meeting wonderful friends from all over the world.
We are looking for training partners who share our heartfelt connection. Let's go out into the world together.

Instructor Akiko Tanaka 5th Dan

Joined the Aikikai Hombu Dojo (public foundation) near his home in Wakamatsucho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
Began training in the youth division and instructed from Ichiro Shibata and Yoshiaki Yokota Shihan.
Due to relocation, joined the Kuwamori Dojo. During university years, her joined the Aikido club led by Seishiro Endo Shihan of the Hombu Dojo, where she served as captain.
Since then, Instruction from Endo Shihan and Yokota Shihan at the Hombu Dojo and seminars both in Japan and overseas.
While studying in the United States, she also participated in seminars and practice sessions led by Kazuo Chiba Shihan and Shibata Shihan.
On the recommendation of Endo Shihan and Yokota Shihan, she was ranked 5th dan.
Currently, Continues to train at the Hombu Dojo and at seminars led by Endo Shihan and Yokota Shihan both in Japan and overseas, while also teaching at Yusei Juku's special training sessions and workshops for advanced practitioners.

Instructor Megumi Toritani 4th Dan

Start to Aikido training at the age of 17, at Kuwamori Dojo in Nerima, Tokyo, and continued to practice at both the Kuwamori Dojo and the Aikikai Headquarters Dojo.
Instruction from Yokota Shihan in Hombu dojo and accompanied the master to seminars both in Japan and overseas. Currently training mainly at Yusei Juku.

[ Message ]
Aikido is a wonderful martial art that you can continue for a long time at your own pace. One of the joys of Aikido is making friends with people from all over the world through training.

Instructor Akemi Kamata 3dan

Start to Aikido training at the age of 12 at Aikido Musashi Juku in Hamura, Tokyo. Currently trains mainly at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, seminars, and Aikido Musashi Juku, while also participating in training at Yuseijuku and assisting in instruction.

[ Message ]
Aikido can be started by anyone, regardless of age or gender, at any time. I value relationships with others and hope to train both my mind and body through repeated practice.

Instructor

Post Name Class(dan) Other dojos etc.
Shihan Grand Advisor Yoshiaki Yokota 8th Dan Aikikai Hombu Dojo Instruction Department
Instructor Representative Ichiro Toritani 5th Dan Hombu dojo
Vice Representative Akiko Tanaka 5th Dan Hombu dojo
accounting Megumi Toritani 4th Dan Hombu dojo
chief secretary Kengo Ihara 3rd Dan Hombu dojo
deputy secretary general Akemi Kamata 3rd Dan Musashi juku, Hombu dojo