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AIKIKAI SWITZERLAND<\/span>ACSA<\/span>                                 Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Japanese Sensei<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aikido in Switzerland was (and is) shaped by many different Japanese sensei. Sensei Masatomi Ikeda, who taught ACSA aikidokas as a shihan for over twenty years and influenced generations of Swiss aikidokas, must be mentioned first and foremost. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! We have taken the liberty of briefly introducing some of the sensei who lead or have led ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland) stages and thank them most sincerely for their teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aikido in Switzerland was (and is) shaped by many different Japanese sensei. Sensei Masatomi Ikeda, who taught ACSA aikidokas as a shihan for over twenty years and influenced generations of Swiss aikidokas, must be mentioned first and foremost. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! We have taken the liberty of briefly introducing some of the sensei who lead or have led ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland) stages and thank them most sincerely for their teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei <\/span>is the great-grandson of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. He has no graduation, as he is a future Doshu outside the Aikikai graduation system. The word doshu can be translated as master of the path or keeper of the path. Thus Mitsuteru Ueshiba will become the fourth Doshu after his father, the current third Doshu, according to the traditional martial arts principle of Iemoto. He currently also teaches at the Hombu Dojo. He is married and has a son. He is also known as Waka Sensei, which can be translated as “young teacher”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei <\/span>is the great-grandson of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. He has no graduation, as he is a future Doshu outside the Aikikai graduation system. The word doshu can be translated as master of the path or keeper of the path. Thus Mitsuteru Ueshiba will become the fourth Doshu after his father, the current third Doshu, according to the traditional martial arts principle of Iemoto. He currently also teaches at the Hombu Dojo. He is married and has a son. He is also known as Waka Sensei, which can be translated as “young teacher”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hiroshi Tada Sensei, 9th Dan Aikikai, is the teacher of Ikeda Sensei and has been coming to Switzerland regularly for over thirty years. He comes from a Samuari family on the island of Tsushima, which is located in the south of Japan between Korea and the island of Ky\u016bsh\u016b. He was born in Tokyo and came into contact with martial arts as a child through his father. He first learned archery from him. Later, during high school, he also trained in kendo with Ichiro Yano. On March 4, 1950, at the beginning of his studies, he began aikido training at the Ueshiba Dojo (now the Hombu Dojo) under the supervision of O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. He also trained Shotokan Karate with Jichin Funakoshi Sensei, but after a few years he stopped training Karate and devoted himself exclusively to Aikido. In 1964 he was sent to Italy to teach Aikido. He settled in Rome and shortly afterwards the Aikikai Italy was founded. Six years later, he returned to Japan. Nevertheless, contact with Italy has not been broken off. He regularly teaches at various stages in Italy several times a year and comes to Switzerland once a year for the summer stage in Saignel\u00e9gier. He is one of the last active sensei who are still direct students of O Sensei. He is still the Technical Director of Aikikai Italy today. In 2014, he celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in Italy. Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hiroshi Tada Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hiroshi Tada Sensei, 9th Dan Aikikai, is the teacher of Ikeda Sensei and has been coming to Switzerland regularly for over thirty years. He comes from a Samuari family on the island of Tsushima, which is located in the south of Japan between Korea and the island of Ky\u016bsh\u016b. He was born in Tokyo and came into contact with martial arts as a child through his father. He first learned archery from him. Later, during high school, he also trained in kendo with Ichiro Yano. On March 4, 1950, at the beginning of his studies, he began aikido training at the Ueshiba Dojo (now the Hombu Dojo) under the supervision of O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. He also trained Shotokan Karate with Jichin Funakoshi Sensei, but after a few years he stopped training Karate and devoted himself exclusively to Aikido. In 1964 he was sent to Italy to teach Aikido. He settled in Rome and shortly afterwards the Aikikai Italy was founded. Six years later, he returned to Japan. Nevertheless, contact with Italy has not been broken off. He regularly teaches at various stages in Italy several times a year and comes to Switzerland once a year for the summer stage in Saignel\u00e9gier. He is one of the last active sensei who are still direct students of O Sensei. He is still the Technical Director of Aikikai Italy today. In 2014, he celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in Italy. Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hiroshi Tada Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Katsuaki Asai Sensei, <\/strong>8th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo, very close to the Ueshiba Dojo, and began practicing Aikido as a teenager. Ten years later, in 1965, he came to Germany at the age of 23 with the 4th Dan. He was sent to West Germany by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the head of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo at the time. He taught in M\u00fcnster and D\u00fcsseldorf. Aikikai Deutschland – Fachverband f\u00fcr Aikido e.V. was founded in 1967. A three-year stay was actually planned, but after a short stay in Japan in 1968, Asai Sensei returned to Germany and has remained there to this day. Four years later, he opened his own dojo in D\u00fcsseldorf. At this time he was already giving regular weekend courses at various locations in Germany and accompanying Tada Sensei to various embukais in Europe. Asai Sensei is now a member of the Senior Council of the International Aikido Federation, alongside Tada Sensei and Yamada Sensei. He regularly gives courses in Germany and abroad. For example, on the winter day of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Katsuaki Asai Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Katsuaki Asai Sensei, <\/strong>8th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo, very close to the Ueshiba Dojo, and began practicing Aikido as a teenager. Ten years later, in 1965, he came to Germany at the age of 23 with the 4th Dan. He was sent to West Germany by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the head of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo at the time. He taught in M\u00fcnster and D\u00fcsseldorf. Aikikai Deutschland – Fachverband f\u00fcr Aikido e.V. was founded in 1967. A three-year stay was actually planned, but after a short stay in Japan in 1968, Asai Sensei returned to Germany and has remained there to this day. Four years later, he opened his own dojo in D\u00fcsseldorf. At this time he was already giving regular weekend courses at various locations in Germany and accompanying Tada Sensei to various embukais in Europe. Asai Sensei is now a member of the Senior Council of the International Aikido Federation, alongside Tada Sensei and Yamada Sensei. He regularly gives courses in Germany and abroad. For example, on the winter day of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Katsuaki Asai Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoji Fujimoto Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, was born in Yamaguchi in southern Japan and learned kendo and judo as a teenager under the supervision of his father. He did his shodan in aikido at the age of 14. During his studies at the Faculty of Sports Science at Nittaidai University, he practiced aikido within the university, first under the supervision of Koichi Tohei Sensei and later Matsuda Sensei. Fujimoto Sensei arrived in Milan in January 1971, when he was just 23 years old and after a short stay in the United States. As 3rd Dan at the time, he supported Kawamukai Sensei, who was already present in Milan and did not teach Aikido full-time. In the same year, Fujimoto Sensei made his first trip through Italy (Piedmont and Napoli) and, accompanied by Claudio Pipitone, one of the first black belts in Italy, got to know the Italian aikido world. In 1983, he opened his dojo on Via Porpora, which is now run by his students. Fujimoto Sensei taught Aikido in Italy and abroad for over forty years. For example, in South Africa, Russia or on ACSA’s winter day. He was vice director of the Aikikai Italy. Fujimoto Sensei received the 8th Dan in 2011. He died in February 2012 after a long illness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yoji Fujimoto Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoji Fujimoto Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, was born in Yamaguchi in southern Japan and learned kendo and judo as a teenager under the supervision of his father. He did his shodan in aikido at the age of 14. During his studies at the Faculty of Sports Science at Nittaidai University, he practiced aikido within the university, first under the supervision of Koichi Tohei Sensei and later Matsuda Sensei. Fujimoto Sensei arrived in Milan in January 1971, when he was just 23 years old and after a short stay in the United States. As 3rd Dan at the time, he supported Kawamukai Sensei, who was already present in Milan and did not teach Aikido full-time. In the same year, Fujimoto Sensei made his first trip through Italy (Piedmont and Napoli) and, accompanied by Claudio Pipitone, one of the first black belts in Italy, got to know the Italian aikido world. In 1983, he opened his dojo on Via Porpora, which is now run by his students. Fujimoto Sensei taught Aikido in Italy and abroad for over forty years. For example, in South Africa, Russia or on ACSA’s winter day. He was vice director of the Aikikai Italy. Fujimoto Sensei received the 8th Dan in 2011. He died in February 2012 after a long illness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yoji Fujimoto Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Masatomi Ikeda Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo and practiced judo as a child. During his university studies, he also began practicing sumo and aikido. These different experiences were later reflected in his aikido lessons. In 1965, after graduating from university as a physical education teacher, Ikeda Sensei was sent to Italy to teach Aikido as the representative of the Hombu Dojo. He spent most of his time in Napoli and Salerno. He maintained his relationship with Italy, especially the area around Naples, even after his arrival in Switzerland. Even today, the annual stage is held in Praiano with Ikeda Sensei’s friend Pasquale Aiello, 7th Dan Aikikai, and Ikeda Sensei returned to Japan after seven years in Italy. He continued his training in Aikido and also practiced Hojo (Kobudo Chokoshinei-ryu), a very old sword kata. He was also interested in alternative healing methods. In 1977, he accepted the request of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland), which was looking for a sihan, and became the technical director of ACSA. In addition to his structured teaching, Ikeda Sensei impressed above all with his warmth and sensitivity. Nine years later, he opened the Aikido Ikeda Dojo at Hardturmstrasse 100 in Zurich, where he taught not only Aikido but also Hojo and Genkikai, a form of therapeutic gymnastics. One year later he received the 7th Dan Aikikai. In addition to regular training sessions, he traveled tirelessly in Switzerland and abroad and regularly gave courses. After 1995, he also worked in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and other countries. Ikeda Sensei maintained intensive contact with other Japanese masters. The summer course with his teacher, Tada Sensei, still takes place today. The annual Winter Days in Zurich, where Asai Sensei, Hosokawa Sensei and Fujimoto Sensei used to teach together, will also be continued thanks to the commitment of Asai Sensei. In 2002, Ikeda Sensei unexpectedly fell seriously ill and was therefore forced to give up teaching. Ikeda Sensei passed away in Japan on  June 21, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Masatomi Ikeda Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Masatomi Ikeda Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo and practiced judo as a child. During his university studies, he also began practicing sumo and aikido. These different experiences were later reflected in his aikido lessons. In 1965, after graduating from university as a physical education teacher, Ikeda Sensei was sent to Italy to teach Aikido as the representative of the Hombu Dojo. He spent most of his time in Napoli and Salerno. He maintained his relationship with Italy, especially the area around Naples, even after his arrival in Switzerland. Even today, the annual stage is held in Praiano with Ikeda Sensei’s friend Pasquale Aiello, 7th Dan Aikikai, and Ikeda Sensei returned to Japan after seven years in Italy. He continued his training in Aikido and also practiced Hojo (Kobudo Chokoshinei-ryu), a very old sword kata. He was also interested in alternative healing methods. In 1977, he accepted the request of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland), which was looking for a sihan, and became the technical director of ACSA. In addition to his structured teaching, Ikeda Sensei impressed above all with his warmth and sensitivity. Nine years later, he opened the Aikido Ikeda Dojo at Hardturmstrasse 100 in Zurich, where he taught not only Aikido but also Hojo and Genkikai, a form of therapeutic gymnastics. One year later he received the 7th Dan Aikikai. In addition to regular training sessions, he traveled tirelessly in Switzerland and abroad and regularly gave courses. After 1995, he also worked in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and other countries. Ikeda Sensei maintained intensive contact with other Japanese masters. The summer course with his teacher, Tada Sensei, still takes place today. The annual Winter Days in Zurich, where Asai Sensei, Hosokawa Sensei and Fujimoto Sensei used to teach together, will also be continued thanks to the commitment of Asai Sensei. In 2002, Ikeda Sensei unexpectedly fell seriously ill and was therefore forced to give up teaching. Ikeda Sensei passed away in Japan on  June 21, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Masatomi Ikeda Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hideki Hosokawa Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai, was born in Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku. The mon of his family (family coat of arms) represents the sun and the eight planets around it. As he was very interested in martial arts, the young Hosokawa was drawn to Tokyo, where he took up judo and also learned karate for a short time. He later became a student of Tada Sensei and met O-Sensei in the 1960s. He became Uchideshi in the Hombu Dojo and also took part in the lessons of O-Sensei and other masters. He also studied with Tada Sensei. As he felt the need to deepen his knowledge, he also learned other traditional martial arts, especially those related to the Japanese sword. After 16 years of studying Aikido in Japan, he arrived in Rome in July 1974, where he taught for some time in the central dojo of Aikikai Italy and also took on the role of vice-director. Ten years later he settled in Cagliari, Sardinia, where he taught Aikido until 2003. He has performed regularly in Italy and abroad, for example at the international Winterstage in Zurich. He had known Ikeda Sensei since his time in Japan. In 2004, he unexpectedly fell seriously ill and had to give up teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hideki Hosokawa Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hideki Hosokawa Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai, was born in Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku. The mon of his family (family coat of arms) represents the sun and the eight planets around it. As he was very interested in martial arts, the young Hosokawa was drawn to Tokyo, where he took up judo and also learned karate for a short time. He later became a student of Tada Sensei and met O-Sensei in the 1960s. He became Uchideshi in the Hombu Dojo and also took part in the lessons of O-Sensei and other masters. He also studied with Tada Sensei. As he felt the need to deepen his knowledge, he also learned other traditional martial arts, especially those related to the Japanese sword. After 16 years of studying Aikido in Japan, he arrived in Rome in July 1974, where he taught for some time in the central dojo of Aikikai Italy and also took on the role of vice-director. Ten years later he settled in Cagliari, Sardinia, where he taught Aikido until 2003. He has performed regularly in Italy and abroad, for example at the international Winterstage in Zurich. He had known Ikeda Sensei since his time in Japan. In 2004, he unexpectedly fell seriously ill and had to give up teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hideki Hosokawa Sensei<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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AIKIKAI SWITZERLANDACSA                                 Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido NEWS Search for:Search button Japanese Sensei Japanese Sensei Aikido in Switzerland was (and is) shaped by many different Japanese sensei. Sensei Masatomi Ikeda, who taught ACSA aikidokas as a shihan for over twenty years and influenced generations of Swiss aikidokas, must be mentioned first and foremost. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! We have taken the liberty of briefly introducing some of the sensei who lead or have led ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland) stages and thank them most sincerely for their teaching. Aikido in Switzerland was (and is) shaped by many different Japanese sensei. Sensei Masatomi Ikeda, who taught ACSA aikidokas as a shihan for over twenty years and influenced generations of Swiss aikidokas, must be mentioned first and foremost. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! We have taken the liberty of briefly introducing some of the sensei who lead or have led ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland) stages and thank them most sincerely for their teaching. Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei is the great-grandson of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. He has no graduation, as he is a future Doshu outside the Aikikai graduation system. The word doshu can be translated as master of the path or keeper of the path. Thus Mitsuteru Ueshiba will become the fourth Doshu after his father, the current third Doshu, according to the traditional martial arts principle of Iemoto. He currently also teaches at the Hombu Dojo. He is married and has a son. He is also known as Waka Sensei, which can be translated as “young teacher”. Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei is the great-grandson of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. He has no graduation, as he is a future Doshu outside the Aikikai graduation system. The word doshu can be translated as master of the path or keeper of the path. Thus Mitsuteru Ueshiba will become the fourth Doshu after his father, the current third Doshu, according to the traditional martial arts principle of Iemoto. He currently also teaches at the Hombu Dojo. He is married and has a son. He is also known as Waka Sensei, which can be translated as “young teacher”. Mitsuteru Ueshiba Sensei Hiroshi Tada Sensei, 9th Dan Aikikai, is the teacher of Ikeda Sensei and has been coming to Switzerland regularly for over thirty years. He comes from a Samuari family on the island of Tsushima, which is located in the south of Japan between Korea and the island of Ky\u016bsh\u016b. He was born in Tokyo and came into contact with martial arts as a child through his father. He first learned archery from him. Later, during high school, he also trained in kendo with Ichiro Yano. On March 4, 1950, at the beginning of his studies, he began aikido training at the Ueshiba Dojo (now the Hombu Dojo) under the supervision of O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. He also trained Shotokan Karate with Jichin Funakoshi Sensei, but after a few years he stopped training Karate and devoted himself exclusively to Aikido. In 1964 he was sent to Italy to teach Aikido. He settled in Rome and shortly afterwards the Aikikai Italy was founded. Six years later, he returned to Japan. Nevertheless, contact with Italy has not been broken off. He regularly teaches at various stages in Italy several times a year and comes to Switzerland once a year for the summer stage in Saignel\u00e9gier. He is one of the last active sensei who are still direct students of O Sensei. He is still the Technical Director of Aikikai Italy today. In 2014, he celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in Italy. Congratulations! Hiroshi Tada Sensei Hiroshi Tada Sensei, 9th Dan Aikikai, is the teacher of Ikeda Sensei and has been coming to Switzerland regularly for over thirty years. He comes from a Samuari family on the island of Tsushima, which is located in the south of Japan between Korea and the island of Ky\u016bsh\u016b. He was born in Tokyo and came into contact with martial arts as a child through his father. He first learned archery from him. Later, during high school, he also trained in kendo with Ichiro Yano. On March 4, 1950, at the beginning of his studies, he began aikido training at the Ueshiba Dojo (now the Hombu Dojo) under the supervision of O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. He also trained Shotokan Karate with Jichin Funakoshi Sensei, but after a few years he stopped training Karate and devoted himself exclusively to Aikido. In 1964 he was sent to Italy to teach Aikido. He settled in Rome and shortly afterwards the Aikikai Italy was founded. Six years later, he returned to Japan. Nevertheless, contact with Italy has not been broken off. He regularly teaches at various stages in Italy several times a year and comes to Switzerland once a year for the summer stage in Saignel\u00e9gier. He is one of the last active sensei who are still direct students of O Sensei. He is still the Technical Director of Aikikai Italy today. In 2014, he celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in Italy. Congratulations! Hiroshi Tada Sensei Katsuaki Asai Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo, very close to the Ueshiba Dojo, and began practicing Aikido as a teenager. Ten years later, in 1965, he came to Germany at the age of 23 with the 4th Dan. He was sent to West Germany by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the head of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo at the time. He taught in M\u00fcnster and D\u00fcsseldorf. Aikikai Deutschland – Fachverband f\u00fcr Aikido e.V. was founded in 1967. A three-year stay was actually planned, but after a short stay in Japan in 1968, Asai Sensei returned to Germany and has remained there to this day. Four years later, he opened his own dojo in D\u00fcsseldorf. At this time he was already giving regular weekend courses at various locations in Germany and accompanying Tada Sensei to various embukais in Europe. Asai Sensei is now a member of the Senior Council of the International Aikido Federation, alongside Tada Sensei and Yamada Sensei. He regularly gives courses in Germany and abroad. For example, on the winter day of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland). Katsuaki Asai Sensei Katsuaki Asai Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo, very close to the Ueshiba Dojo, and began practicing Aikido as a teenager. Ten years later, in 1965, he came to Germany at the age of 23 with the 4th Dan. He was sent to West Germany by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the head of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo at the time. He taught in M\u00fcnster and D\u00fcsseldorf. Aikikai Deutschland – Fachverband f\u00fcr Aikido e.V. was founded in 1967. A three-year stay was actually planned, but after a short stay in Japan in 1968, Asai Sensei returned to Germany and has remained there to this day. Four years later, he opened his own dojo in D\u00fcsseldorf. At this time he was already giving regular weekend courses at various locations in Germany and accompanying Tada Sensei to various embukais in Europe. Asai Sensei is now a member of the Senior Council of the International Aikido Federation, alongside Tada Sensei and Yamada Sensei. He regularly gives courses in Germany and abroad. For example, on the winter day of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland). Katsuaki Asai Sensei Yoji Fujimoto Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, was born in Yamaguchi in southern Japan and learned kendo and judo as a teenager under the supervision of his father. He did his shodan in aikido at the age of 14. During his studies at the Faculty of Sports Science at Nittaidai University, he practiced aikido within the university, first under the supervision of Koichi Tohei Sensei and later Matsuda Sensei. Fujimoto Sensei arrived in Milan in January 1971, when he was just 23 years old and after a short stay in the United States. As 3rd Dan at the time, he supported Kawamukai Sensei, who was already present in Milan and did not teach Aikido full-time. In the same year, Fujimoto Sensei made his first trip through Italy (Piedmont and Napoli) and, accompanied by Claudio Pipitone, one of the first black belts in Italy, got to know the Italian aikido world. In 1983, he opened his dojo on Via Porpora, which is now run by his students. Fujimoto Sensei taught Aikido in Italy and abroad for over forty years. For example, in South Africa, Russia or on ACSA’s winter day. He was vice director of the Aikikai Italy. Fujimoto Sensei received the 8th Dan in 2011. He died in February 2012 after a long illness. Yoji Fujimoto Sensei Yoji Fujimoto Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai, was born in Yamaguchi in southern Japan and learned kendo and judo as a teenager under the supervision of his father. He did his shodan in aikido at the age of 14. During his studies at the Faculty of Sports Science at Nittaidai University, he practiced aikido within the university, first under the supervision of Koichi Tohei Sensei and later Matsuda Sensei. Fujimoto Sensei arrived in Milan in January 1971, when he was just 23 years old and after a short stay in the United States. As 3rd Dan at the time, he supported Kawamukai Sensei, who was already present in Milan and did not teach Aikido full-time. In the same year, Fujimoto Sensei made his first trip through Italy (Piedmont and Napoli) and, accompanied by Claudio Pipitone, one of the first black belts in Italy, got to know the Italian aikido world. In 1983, he opened his dojo on Via Porpora, which is now run by his students. Fujimoto Sensei taught Aikido in Italy and abroad for over forty years. For example, in South Africa, Russia or on ACSA’s winter day. He was vice director of the Aikikai Italy. Fujimoto Sensei received the 8th Dan in 2011. He died in February 2012 after a long illness. Yoji Fujimoto Sensei Masatomi Ikeda Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai, grew up in Tokyo and practiced judo as a child. During his university studies, he also began practicing sumo and aikido. These different experiences were later reflected in his aikido lessons. In 1965, after graduating from university as a physical education teacher, Ikeda Sensei was sent to Italy to teach Aikido as the representative of the Hombu Dojo. He spent most of his time in Napoli and Salerno. He maintained his relationship with Italy, especially the area around Naples, even after his arrival in Switzerland. Even today, the annual stage is held in Praiano with Ikeda Sensei’s friend Pasquale Aiello, 7th Dan Aikikai, and Ikeda Sensei returned to Japan after seven years in Italy. He continued his training in Aikido and also practiced Hojo (Kobudo Chokoshinei-ryu), a very old sword kata. He was also interested in alternative healing methods. In 1977, he accepted the request of ACSA (Aikikai Switzerland), which was looking for a sihan, and became the technical director of ACSA. In addition to his structured teaching, Ikeda Sensei impressed above all with his warmth and sensitivity. Nine years later, he opened the Aikido Ikeda Dojo at Hardturmstrasse 100 in Zurich, where he taught not only Aikido but also Hojo and Genkikai, a form of therapeutic gymnastics. One year later he received the 7th Dan Aikikai. In addition to regular training sessions, he traveled tirelessly in Switzerland and abroad and regularly gave courses. After 1995, he also worked in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and other countries. Ikeda Sensei maintained intensive contact with other Japanese masters. The summer course with his teacher, Tada Sensei, still takes place today. The annual Winter Days in Zurich, where Asai Sensei, Hosokawa Sensei and Fujimoto Sensei used to teach together, will also be continued thanks to the commitment of Asai Sensei. In 2002, Ikeda Sensei unexpectedly fell seriously ill and was therefore forced to give up teaching. Ikeda Sensei passed away in Japan on  June 21, 2021. 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