Tatsunori Imamura (7th dan) is an internationally renowned instructor. Sensei has taught throughout Eastern Europe, Russia and the U.S. He is from Hokkaido, Japan, and was profoundly influenced by his study with O‘Sensei in the last years of the founder’s life. He is the chief instructor of Sapporo International Aikikai. Imamura Sensei is very committed to the spiritual core of Aikido. This commitment was enhanced by his studies with Masahisa Goi Sensei (1916-1980), a philosophical/spiritual leader who was a close friend of O’ Sensei. Goi Sensei founded the Byakko Shinko Kai, which initiated the movement to plant Peace Poles worldwide. You may have seen one of these four-sided poles with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” written in several languages.
This seminar is an increasingly rare opportunity to train under the direction of O’Sensei’s direct students. MWA is honored to co-host this event with Capital Aikikai (Washington D.C.) at our Billings location October 18 – 20, 2024. Use the button below to take advantage of a the current “flash sale” discount for a $175 registration fee.
Imamura sensei last visited MWA in 2020 and provide us with an evening workshop in Livingston and a full weekend co-hosted with Two Rivers Aikido in Kalispell MT. Those in attendance raved about the quality and depth of his instruction. Here are some photos of that special occasion.
Please contact Tony Blomert at mountainwestaiki@gmail.com or (406) 223-8548 with any further questions.
Event Schedule:
Friday Keiko 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Morning Keiko 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Saturday Afternoon Keiko 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Social 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. TBD (details at seminar desk)
Sunday Morning Keiko 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Please note that due to the limited space at our Billings location all participants are required to either register in advance or contact Tony Blomert (406) 223-8548 to secure a spot. “Walk-in” spots maybe available if space allows but are not guaranteed. To avoid being turned away at the door make your arrangements before hand!