[PDF] Hiroshi Tada Shihan 9th Dan Aikikai International Aikido - Festival

Who is Hiroshi Tada?

Hiroshi Tada (?? ?, ?? ???, Tada Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1929) is a Japanese aikido teacher holding the rank of 9th dan in the Aikikai. Born in Tokyo within a former Samurai family, Tada first studied his family's style of archery (Heki-Ry? Chikurin-ha Ban-pa) under his father in the family's house in Jiy?gaoka.

Who is the 8th dan Aikido Aikikai?

In 2016 Christian Tissier, Miyamoto Tsuruzo and Jiro Kimura were awarded the 8th Dan Aikido Aikikai by the current Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba. He is the only European with this rank and now has even more influence on the world of Aikido.

What is the Aikido doshinokai Association?

The Aikido Doshinokai Association, established in 2000 by Haruo Matsuoka, 6th dan Shihan, is dedicated to promoting the principles, practice, and philosophy of Aikido as developed by its founder, Morihei Ueshiba. Members of the association work together towards this common goal.

What is the International Aikido Federation?

The International Aikido Federation was formed in 1976 to serve as the primary global aikido organisation. It is an umbrella organisation with member organisations from more than 40 nations (for example, the All-Japan Aikido Federation is one member). All members must be recognised by the Hombu, so the IAF exclusively represents the Aikikai school.