Meiryukan Instructors

Jim Dawes
Meiryukan Representative
Chief Instructor
Yoshinkan Aikido 6th dan
Born September 9th, 1976
Living in Kasukabe City, Saitama
Began aikido in 1991
Uchideshi for 9 years at Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu
Started Yoshinkan Aikido Meiryukan in April of 2015
Originally began aikido in Ontario, Canada. Moved to Japan in 2004. Trained at the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo for 2 years before joining Aikido Ryu Tokubetsu Course. Thereafter becoming uchideshi for Tsuneo Ando Shihan. Now based in Saitama, teaching the technique and spirit of aikido as it has been passed down through direct lineage.

Tabata Fumiaki
Meiryukan Advisor
Instructor
Aikido Ryu 5th dan
I was planning on just enrolling my son, but ended up taking the trial lesson with him. Next thing you know I was into it more than he was. That was more than 13 years ago.
Weekdays at Ryu Honbu Dojo and weekends at the Saitama club has made aikido a big part of my life. Because of this, I have made a lot of great friends along the way.
Our motto is "Fun aikido". With a wide range of people all training together, you are bound to enjoy yourself.
Why not come and try a class?

Inoue Takao
Meiryukan Advisor
Instructor
Yoshinkan Aikido 5th dan
Born in February of 1961
Living in Konosu City, Saitama
Began aikido in 1998
First began just to stay in shape、but soon fell in love with the beauty and depth of the art. Many people have heard the name "Aikido" but other than that, don't know much about it. I hope to try and spread a true undertstanding of this mysterious budo.

Tanaka Takaharu
Meiryukan Advisor
Instructor
Yoshinkan Aikido 4th dan
Born in September of 1967
Living in Noda City, Chiba
Began aikido in 2004
Starting from Noda City, Chiba prefecture, working to introduce and spread this amazing art of Yoshinkan aikido to as many people as possible. The martial art without competition.
Now's your chance! Why don't you take a step forward and come see for yourself? I guarantee you will discover something new and exciting through aikido.
