Tadashi Narita Sensei
1st Dan Yoshinkan AikidoNarita Sensei started his Yoshinkan Aikido under Sensei Andy Hobday in 2006. Although there was an initial hesitation to learn a Japanese martial art in UK, with a great guidance and teaching all his initial doubts quickly disappeared.
Having previous martial art experience with Karate, Kendo and Iaido, during his teen years, it didn’t take long for Sensei Narita to make the decision to start training in Yoshinkan Aikido.
Over the last 3 years, Narita Sensei has trained at Yoshinkan Hombu dojo in Japan under Inoue Hanshi (zen-Kancho) , Chida Shihan (Renshinkai ), Ando Shihan, Sonoda Shihan, Oyamada Shihan and Ito Kyoshi.
He has also been instructed by Joe Thambu Shihan during all of his visits from 2006 to 2009 to the UK.
In May 2009 he was tested by Joe Thambu Shihan to Shodan (1st Dan Yoshinkan).
Narita Sensei is currently training full time and is also a part time instructor for adult classes. He is fluent in Japanese and English, and is able to teach the class in both languages.
Narita Sensei is always striving to better his Aikido and believes strongly in “practice makes perfect”. He also believes Aikido brings the right structure, discipline value and confidence into our everyday life. He is commited to Yoshinkan Aikido and looking to spread the art of harmony in a positive environment.
Sho Shin is a concept in Zen Buddhism meaning Beginner's Mind and is often associated with the study of Japanese martial arts.