(b. 14 August 1942). 5th dan/Renshi, Yamate-ryu Aikijutsu; Renshi, Itto Tenshin-ryu Kenjutsu [ranks authenticated]. Martial arts instructor. First taught aikido by Thomas MAKIYAMA in Honolulu in 1961. Received 1st dan aikido ranking from Orange County Aikikai [rank authenticated] in California. Trained as UCHIDESHI for 20 months under Fredrick J. LOVRET, his present teacher. Kancho and Chief Instructor of Sanindo Budokan. Sanindo Budokan, P. O. Box 8733, Albuquerque, NM 87108 USA (505)294-8710.