Under the supervision of Shioda Gozo Kancho, Inoue Sensei and Kushida Sensei formulated the Kihon Dosa and systemised the teaching of Yoshinkan Aikido. This forms the basis of practice in every Yoshinkan dojo around the world.

In 1970, in response to a request by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Inoue Sensei was sent to the Police Department as the chief Aikido Instructor. A post he held till 1996. In this time Inoue Sensei moulded numerous Police instructors who carry on his legacy to this date. During this time Inoue Sensei was one of the main examiners at the Hombu dojo.

Upon his retirement from the police department in 1996, Inoue Sensei returned to the Hombu dojo as Dojo-cho (head of dojo). Inoue Sensei has taught and demonstrated his Aikido the world over and has been featured in countless magazines, T.V. shows books and DVDs.

In 2002, Inoue Sensei had the title of Hanshi conferred upon him and was formally made Yoshinkan Kancho. Inoue Sensei is a teacher of rare quality. He is the epitome of a Budo teacher and is highly regarded in the Martial Arts world as one who has truly mastered his art.

Over the seven years that I was at the hombu dojo, it was my great privilege to have been taught by Inoue Sensei and to have been his uke at numerous demonstrations. Inoue Sensei`s aikido has to be felt to be believed, his technique is unique and quite frankly outstanding. I must say that my biggest insight to the gentleman and accomplished teacher that he is, came when I accompanied Inoue Sensei to the Aiki Expo in the US. To see the respect afforded him by other top-line teachers and to watch the ease and passion in his teaching to novices and advanced aikidoka alike was inspiring.

Inoue Hanshi, 9th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido, retired as Kancho in 2007 and his trip to Sydney and Melbourne will be one of his first since leaving the Hombu. I hope to see you on the mat and regardless of your rank you will find this a highlight of your Aikido life.

Jon Marshall
Senior Instructor
Aikido Shudokan