(b. 9 February 1952). 4th dan Yoshinkan Aikido. Healthcare business consultant. Ph. D. in Medical Research from University of Toronto. Began training in London, England in 1969. After emigrating to Canada, continued practice in Canada for seven years under Mitsugoro KARASAWA and Takeshi KIMEDA. Trained for three years at the YOSHINKAN AIKIDO Hombu Dojo completing a nine-month instructor's course in 1987. At the request of Gozo SHIODA, played instrumental role in planning and organization of the INTERNATIONAL YOSHINKAI AIKIDO FEDERATION established in 1990, including drafting of the organization's guidelines. Instructor and co-founder of Halton Hills Yoshinkan Aikido Association (HHYAA). Teaches in Southern Ontario, Canada. IYAF North American Office, 358 Delrex Blvd. , Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4H4 Canada (416)873-1295, fax: (416)873-6133.