C. Tissier Shihan - Christian Tissier

PDF

S e mi n a r E A F

Christian Tissier shihan is student of Kisshomaru Doshu and Yamaguchi sensei and the founder of the FFAAA He is committed to later development of the Aikikai Community in the Netherlands Europe and beyond Both Asai and Tissier shihan are the Doshu appointed Senior Council members of the IAF as well as advisers of the newly revived EAF

Did Christian Tissier practice kenjutsu?
Christian Tissier also practiced Kenjutsu extensively under the direction of Inaba Minoru Sensei at his Shiseikan Dojo. This body of knowledge proved to be very influential on his aikido, giving it its particular directness and cutting-like motions.
Who influenced Christian Tissier?
Although he made a point training under every sensei at the Aikikai, Christian Tissier developed a particularly close relationship with two instructors that he reckons, have had particular influence on his current practice; the second Doshu Ueshiba Kisshomaru and Yamaguchi Seigo.
Who is Christian Tissier?
Christian Tissier (born 1951 in Paris, France) is one of the best known European aikido teachers, who pioneered the art in France. He started his Aikido training in 1962 as a child in Jean-Claude Tavernier's Dojo in Paris, following the style of Hiroo Mochizuki.
Why did Christian Tissier move to France?
Once Christian Tissier got promoted to 4th dan during the Kagamibiraki of 1976, Yamaguchi Sensei suggested that he should return to France in order to promote aikido over there and teach what he had learnt at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. Christian Tissier permanently relocated to France in June 1976 and started to teach shortly thereafter.

The Health of Aikido

Christian Tissier has been in the aikido world since 1962. As an internationally renowned master with high level visibility into the global aikido community, he brings a uniquely informed perspective to the conversation about the health of the art. Tissier believes that aikido is not dying, but that growth has plateaued. While not facing imminent d

What Happened?

Tissier believes that most traditional budo arts have plateaued. The world is oversaturated with many more options available to people than ever. We’ve also “lost the magic.” Today’s media has a nearly unlimited amount of beautifully produced martial arts. Even the most exotic and spectacular martial feats can be seen by anyone at anytime. Someone

A Recipe For Revitalizing The Art

Tissier Sensei outlined four key areas to focus on if we want to improve the health of aikido and attract passionate, dedicated younger students who can lead our art into the future. 1. The Master vs. the Old Teacher: Aikido has been around for many decades now. As a maturing art, many of the most experienced teachers are in their 60s and 70s. Tiss

Taking Action

I found Tissier Sensei’s clarity and vision persuasive and compelling. We want to do our part, not just to explore his perspective, but to take action. Below are some of the initiatives we’ll be undertaking in the near future. Giving a Spotlight to Younger Teachers: Through Aikido Journal, we’d like to start putting some focus on highlighting some

More to Come

This is the first segment of a multi-part interview with Christian Tissier Shihan. In future segments, Tissier talks about his memories of Stanley Pranin, shares his thoughts on how aikidoka should think about efforts to evolve the art, gives guidance on how advanced practitioners should approach developing their own personal expressions of aikido,

Special Thanks

Christian Tissier Shihan, for graciously donating his time and for putting his support behind Aikido Journal. James Friedman Sensei and the 11th Street Dojo, for organizing such a special event and facilitating the interview opportunity with Tissier Shihan. Gustavo Rearte Sensei, for inspiring us through his photography(his images are featured in t

Share on Facebook Share on Whatsapp