Hiroo mochizuki biography

SENSEI MINORU MOCHIZUKI

Master Minoru Mochizuki

Born in 1907, Master Minoru Mochizuki was

He studied directly under Masters Kano Jigoro, Mifune, Funakoshi and Toku. He was assistant to both Master Kano and Master Ueshiba.

He was the first ever to show Aikido in Europe, and was one of the greatest Masters of the 20th century.

He died in France in 2003.

In 1931, Master Minoru Mochizuki opens the Yoseikan dojo, at the foot of the sacred Fuji Yama, and teaches Judo, Aiki-Jujitsu, Iaido, Kobudo (and Karate under the direction of Master Sano). Later, Master Minoru Mochizuki went to Europe, the USA and Canada several times to introduce and teach Aiki-Budo in those countries.

Ranks of Master Minoru:

10th dan in Aikido,

9th Dan in Ju-Jitsu,

8th Dan in Judo,

8th Dan in Iaido

8th Dan in Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo

5th Dan in Karate.

He introduced Aikido to Europe in 1951.

Master Minoru Mochizuki died in France in 2003 at age 96.

Soke Hir Minoru mochizuki.