Philosophy of the Establishment
I am pleased to announce the establishment of Yamato Buikukai International.
Fifty years have elapsed since then. I entered the world of Aikido when I was 18 and Hirokazu Kobayashi Sensei allowed me to join his "Buiku Center Budojo" in Tennoji, Osaka.
The Buiku-kai was just a small yudansha group of the "Aikido Osaka Office" which was then officially registered in Honbudojo. This yudansha group has grown so large that the "Aikido Osaka Office" was renamed "Aikido Osaka Buikukai."
At the age of 20, Kobayashi Sensei sent me to Nara City (about 40 minutes West of Osaka) to open a dojo. So, I went and established the Aikido Association of Nara Prefectural. Today, this dojo is called Aikido Yamato Buikukai and it is there that we learn and practice the true way of Aikido.
When I arrived in Nara to establish a dojo, people hardly knew what Aikido was. It was not a popular budo, so I then devoted my time to spread the name Aikido in Nara. I started in a small open garage with a few tatami mattresses, and we literally accepted anyone to practice with us. I personally trained and shared our purpose and philosophy with all those that came to our dojo.
I believe it is my mission to teach not only the physical techniques but also the living skills. I call those skills: Ki-kubari, Me-kubari, and Kokoro-kubari. I won´t go into the details of the meaning since I prefer to do so in person.
I also believe that all those who practice these essential living skills can better handle any type of conflict. Furthermore, he or she will learn to be more empathetic to others and thus better equipped to care about others’ feelings, eventually leading to a more peaceful and harmonious world.
Yamato Buikukai has expanded its activities throughout Japan and other countries. I trust my fellow associates will inherit and practice the true purpose of Aikido.
Aikido Yamato Buikukai
Hirotoshi Yabuuchi
About Us
Aikido Yamato Buikukai is an organization under the leadership of Hirotoshi Yabuuchi, Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai.
We are an Aikido organization under the line of Aikikai (World Aikido Center), with recognition from the Japan headquarters (Hombu).
Aikido Yamato Buikukai, is headquartered in Japan, with representation in various parts of the world. It was founded by Hirotoshi Yabuuchi (current president) to promote Aikido worldwide. All schools and members affiliated with Aikido Yamato Buikukai are under Aikikai through Hirotoshi Yabuuchi Shihan. The objective of this organization is to promote friendship among its members and spread the practice and teaching of Aikido, all under the regulations of Aikikai.
Yabuuchi Shihan's main wish is that the Aikido idea of "Harmony of the Spirit" be cared for, that the students be kind and sincere with their peers and that they practice every day with serenity and dedication.
To contribute through Aikido to form a better human being, capable of facing the challenges of life with a broad, attentive, disciplined mind and a strong and healthy body.
To be the first option of a traditional Japanese martial arts school and through Aikido contribute to forming a better society.
- Modesty
- Responsible work
- Creative cooperation
Hirokazu Kobayashi
8th Dan Aikikai
February 14, 1929 - August 28, 1998
Japan
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He was a Japanese Aikido teacher and direct student of the founder of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba. In 1970, at the age of 41, he was awarded the rank of 8th Dan. He is the initiator of Aikido Kobayashi and its Buikukai school. Until 1996, Kobayashi Shihan visited Europe every year for several weeks. He gave regular training courses in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands. His techniques were described as very short, powerful and precise, with small movements in line as possible. Shihan Hirokazu Kobayashi's teaching outside of Japan has reached not only several European nations, but also America, where his style is known in countries such as Costa Rica and Panama. |
Hirotoshi Yabuuchi
7th Dan Aikikai
Japan
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He began his practice in Aikido under the instruction of Shihan Hirokazu Kobayashi (direct student of O'Sensei) from 1968, until his passing in 1998. He is one of the oldest and most important students of Shihan Hirokazu Kobayashi. The 30 years that he was by his side strengthened the Shihan's trust in this disciple. Yabuuchi Shihan continues the style of his teacher, Kobayashi Shihan. Throughout his life, he has continued teaching Aikido inside and outside of Japan. As of 2016, he founded the Aikido Yamato Buikukai organization, officially recognized under the Aikikai Hombu Annually conducts tours and seminars in various countries in Europe, Japan, Tahiti, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Panama and Costa Rica. |
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