In Aikido we control the opponent's mind before we face him. That is we draw him into ourselves. We go forward in life with this attraction of our spirit, and attempt to command a whole view of the world.
Morihei Ueshiba

 

INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS:

 

The following high ranking teachers with international status, are closely associated with De Beer Sensei and the Pretoria Aikikai.

 

RA Salmon

Founder of Budo Karate-do International

 

 

Click here to read an article on RA Salmon.
 
 

CJ Smart
3rd Dan, Aikikai

 

 

Click here to read an article on CJ Smart.
 
 
KGE Cottier

deceased, 7th Dan, Aikikai

 

A photo page dedicated to Sensei Cottier is available here
 

Click here to read an article on KGE Cottier (Click to read more)
 
 

G Veneri
deceased, 6th Dan, Aikikai

 

 

Click here to read an article on G Veneri
 
   

F Martufi
6th Dan, Aikikai

 

 

Click here to read an article on F Martufi

 

 

To visit Martufi Sensei's website click here.
 
   

M Minegishi
7th Dan, Aikikai

 


Click here to read an article on M Minegishi

 

 

To visit Minegishi Sensei's website click here.