Phil Farmer
11th June 2003, 20:10
I posted this information on the Japan News board but it was suggested to post it here as well. I was informed today by his grandson, that Master Minoru Mochizuki, the founder of Yoseikan died at his son's home in France on May 30th. He was 96 years old.
Master Mochizuki was considered to be a national treasure of Japan and received many honors in his life. He had significant rank in aikido, shotokan,katori shinto ryu, jojutsu, judo, and several others. He was, to our knowledge, the last living,direct student of Ueshiba, Kano, and Funikoshi. He made numerous contributions in many countries and introduced aikido to Europe where he was famous for his judo skills as well.
During World War II, he was involved in the governance of Inner Mongolia in China. Many years later he was invited back to be honored for the work on roads, dams, and other municipal services that were his legacy. Truly, a great martial artist and a great humanitarian. He will be deeply missed by his students and the students of Yoseikan world-wide.
Dr. Phil Farmer
President
United States Yoseikan Budo Association
Master Mochizuki was considered to be a national treasure of Japan and received many honors in his life. He had significant rank in aikido, shotokan,katori shinto ryu, jojutsu, judo, and several others. He was, to our knowledge, the last living,direct student of Ueshiba, Kano, and Funikoshi. He made numerous contributions in many countries and introduced aikido to Europe where he was famous for his judo skills as well.
During World War II, he was involved in the governance of Inner Mongolia in China. Many years later he was invited back to be honored for the work on roads, dams, and other municipal services that were his legacy. Truly, a great martial artist and a great humanitarian. He will be deeply missed by his students and the students of Yoseikan world-wide.
Dr. Phil Farmer
President
United States Yoseikan Budo Association