Minoru ingl.


11 Apr 1907	Born in Shizuoka.
1912	Family moves to Tôkyô, starts doing Jûdô.
1918	Starts Kendô at an ex-samurai’s.
1924	Becomes Tokusanbo’s pupil.
1926	Enroles at Kôdôkan.
1927	Becomes Master Mifune’s (Jûdô 10th dan) particular disciple and lives at his home.
1928	Becomes member of Kobudô Kenkyûkai (research group on ancient Martial Arts) directed by Kano Jigoro Shihan. Studies Bô, Naginata, Yari, Jitte, Kodachi, Ryôtô, Jûjitsu. Often assists Kano Shihan in his demonstrations.
1930	Is officially sent by Kano Shihan under Ueshiba Soke’s guidance to study Aikidô, with the task to report every month. Becomes leader of the pupils. Participates in the Japanese Jûdô Championship without selection (shitei senshû).
1933	Receives the menkyô kaiden from Ueshiba Soke.
1938-1943	Lives in Mongolia, where teaches Japanese Martial Arts and studies Chinese Martial Arts.
1951	Goes to France with the task to carry on some research on Economy for Nihon University. Also teaches Jûdô and Aikidô; introduces Aikidô in Europe.
1960	Awarded by the Bureau du Conseil Municipal of Paris with the City of Paris silver medal.
1971	Goes back to France for a Jûdô and Aikidô course.
1973	Teaches on a Jûdô and Aikidô course in Saigon, Vietnam.
Since 1976	Every year holds a lecture at the Kôdôkan for advanced level teachers.