Yoshimitsu Yamada

About

Japanese-American aikido instructor who was known as chief instructor at the dojo New York Aikikai, and President of the United States Aikido Federation. He was known for his strong and clear basic technique.

Before Fame

In the 1940s, he moved to Korea. At age 17, he decided to join the Hombu Dojo as an ushi-deshi.

Trivia

He first came to the United States in 1964, to do an aikido demonstration at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. He was ranked eighth dan in the Aikikai. He frequently traveled to cities like Boston and Philadelphia to teach classes.

Family Life

He is the son of Ichiro and Michio. When his parents died, he was adopted by the Abe family. He is married and has three children. 

Associated With

He and Kano Jigoro are both martial artists.